Feb 1, 2014 by Andrew MarderThe Siren Song of Barnes & NobleThere are broken machines that you still love, and Barnes & Noble is one of those for me.
Jan 30, 2014 by Andrew MarderStarbucks Shakes (Up) Its MoneymakerA round of changes at the top of Starbucks has focused on the company's plans for the future.
Jan 30, 2014 by Andrew MarderInvestors Turn to Thoughts of Time Travel as Under Armour GainsUnder Armour's stock exploded today, leaving those on the sidelines wishing for a ticket to 2013.
Jan 29, 2014 by Andrew MarderSetting Expectations for Green Mountain Coffee RoastersGreen Mountain has been doing well and it still has plenty of tricks up its sleeves, but the pace is going to slow.
Jan 28, 2014 by Andrew MarderDid SodaStream Get Lost in Translation?SodaStream has teamed up with Scarlett Johansson to try to build up the company's brand, but it's got a long way to go.
Jan 28, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhat Urban Outfitters Needs in 2014When everything is burned to the ground, you have to believe new growth will follow the devastation.
Jan 25, 2014 by Andrew MarderDoughnuts Are the New CupcakesCupcakes are out, leaving a nice vacuum for Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Brands to step into.
Jan 25, 2014 by Andrew MarderDoes It Matter That Aerie Skipped Photoshop in Its New Ads?American Eagle's Aerie has launched an advertising campaign that doesn't rely on size-zero models and Photoshop to get its point across -- is that the solution to our body image problems?
Jan 25, 2014 by Andrew MarderThe Growing Threat of Amazon PublishingAmazon doesn't just sell books -- and everything else -- it also publishes books. And that's already having an effect on the industry.
Jan 24, 2014 by Andrew MarderFacebook to Princeton: "The Report of Our Death Was an Exaggeration"Facebook turns the tables on Princeton, offering a lighthearted review of a serious subject.
Jan 24, 2014 by Andrew MarderStarbucks Is Set for 2014The run just keeps on coming for Starbucks, and this year is getting off to a strong start.
Jan 24, 2014 by Andrew MarderPearson Takes a Hit in North AmericaPublisher Pearson updated the market yesterday, calling out weakness in its educational division along with cost concerns.
Jan 23, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhy Did Robert Hanson Bail on American Eagle?Days after American Eagle generated positive news from its new ad campaign, CEO Robert Hanson steps down to pursue... other things?
Jan 22, 2014 by Andrew MarderMichael Kors Eats Coach's LunchCoach just turned in a dismal quarter, forking over even more market share to competitors like Michael Kors.
Jan 22, 2014 by Andrew MarderUnder Armour Works to Bring in More Female AthletesUnder Armour just signed on ballerina Misty Copeland to support its women's sales, hoping to hit its revenue goal of $1 billion.
Jan 21, 2014 by Andrew MarderCracker Barrel Activist Investor Seems to Hate Cracker BarrelSardar Biglari invests in businesses that are near and dear to his heart -- Cracker Barrel isn't one of those businesses.
Jan 19, 2014 by Andrew MarderThe World's 10 Happiest CountriesAcross the world's 10 happiest countries we find a lot of familiar faces, and at least one surprise.
Jan 16, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhy Best Buy Fell ApartWhen the promotions got big over the holidays, Best Buy dove in to keep itself in the game -- but at a very high cost.
Jan 16, 2014 by Andrew MarderJ.C. Penney Is Following in Macy's Footsteps but FailingJ.C. Penney is cutting costs just like Macy's did, but the troubled brand can't cut enough to make the top line grow.
Jan 16, 2014 by Andrew MarderThe Rise and Fall of Restoration HardwareRestoration Hardware took a fall at the end of 2013 -- and the start of this year hasn't been pleasant, either.
