Jan 16, 2014 by Andrew MarderTory Burch vs. J. Crew -- IPO-Off!"IPO-off" may not be a term, but the battle is real -- sort of. J. Crew and Tory Burch are on the IPO path, and investors need to make a choice.
Jan 15, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhy Noodles & Co. Is Still DownNoodles & Co. is having difficulty with its competition and its long-term growth plans, and not convincing consumers that it's the place to be.
Jan 14, 2014 by Andrew MarderGameStop, Just Let Me Love YouA revised forecast has sent GameStop's stock tumbling, pointing out that even when it wins, the company seems to be losing.
Jan 14, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhy Retailers Got Hit This WeekCompanies from SodaStream to Lululemon took huge hits over the last week, but the reasons for the falls varied.
Jan 13, 2014 by Andrew Marder3 Keys to Lululemon's Brand MeltdownLululemon couldn't manage to hold things together last year, producing shoddy merchandise and insulting its customers. It's funny how that hurts sales.
Jan 10, 2014 by Andrew MarderTarget Loses 70 Million Customers' Data, Drops Outlook, Has Bad Hair DayIt wasn't Target's finest hour, and it looks like there may be more bad news on the horizon.
Jan 9, 2014 by Andrew MarderMacy's Delivers More Good News Than a MissionaryIt's been a great year for Macy's, and we're only nine days in.
Jan 9, 2014 by Andrew MarderBed Bath & Beyond Almost Had It This TimeBed Bath & Beyond failed to meet analysts' expectations for its third quarter, but it still has a chance to redeem itself.
Jan 8, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhere J.C. Penney Is Failing and Best Buy Is SucceedingJ.C. Penney had a rough holiday season, leaving it no better off than when it started. Best Buy, in contrast, is playing to its strengths.
Jan 8, 2014 by Andrew MarderHostility Reigns for Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. BankMen's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank keep upping the stakes for a merger, pushing the end of this game further out of sight.
Dec 27, 2013 by Andrew MarderDeep Discounts Damage Christmas SalesRevenue rose for many retailers, but brands had to make deep cuts in order to get customers through the doors.
Dec 27, 2013 by Andrew MarderImportant Facts About the Target Card TheftTarget's security breach was massive, and different customers will be affected in different ways. Here are the facts.
Dec 27, 2013 by Andrew MarderUPS Ruins ChristmasUPS was overwhelmed by last-minute orders from Amazon, missing out on many Christmas deliveries.
Dec 23, 2013 by Andrew MarderA History of the Tiffany-Swatch FailureTiffany was ordered to pay $449 million to Swatch in a settlement regarding what seemed to be a perfect business match-up.
Dec 22, 2013 by Andrew MarderCustomers Going Into Stores to Shop OnlineThe rise of omnichannel retailing has changed the way consumers shop, and the way that retailers sell.
Dec 21, 2013 by Andrew MarderWhy GameStop Is Going to Win in 2014By surviving the difficulties of early 2013, GameStop has set itself up to have a stellar 2014.
Dec 20, 2013 by Andrew MarderThe Real Reason Whole Foods Kicked Out ChobaniMaking a stand for non-GMO food makes Whole Foods Market look like a consumer champion, but the company didn't risk much in its expulsion of Chobani.
Dec 20, 2013 by Andrew MarderIt's Time to Deck the Halls at Pier 1The holidays have arrived at Pier 1 with a loaded sleigh, and hopefully the business can now put the middle of 2013 behind it.
Dec 19, 2013 by Andrew MarderRed Lobster Steamed, Served Up for Hedge FundDarden pulled Red Lobster out of the tank and threw it into the pot today, making way for faster businesses.
Dec 19, 2013 by Andrew MarderTarget Customers Hit by Credit Card TheftWidespread point-of-sale attacks have put millions of Target customers' credit card information at risk -- here's what you should know.
