Oct 22, 2013 by Andrew MarderHow Coach Fell Short, AgainCoach is vying for world handbag domination with Michael Kors, but it's losing the battle on its home turf.
Oct 21, 2013 by Andrew MarderHow VF Is Winning the Apparel WarVF fights with Nike and Under Armour, but stiff competition hasn't kept things from getting better.
Oct 18, 2013 by Andrew MarderMichael Kors Has a Sales ProblemComparable sales at Michael Kors are slackening off, and that's bad news for investors.
Oct 17, 2013 by Andrew MarderWhy Companies Speak Up, and Why Consumers Don't CareStarbucks has made a few bold claims recently, but the company has no fear that the bottom line will take a hit.
Oct 15, 2013 by Andrew MarderWhy Macy's Joined the Thanksgiving RushWith so much to be made and lost over the holiday shopping season, it's not surprising that more businesses are opening their doors on Thanksgiving.
Oct 12, 2013 by Andrew MarderRetailers Get Prioritized Right Down to the BottomAmericans are rethinking their spending patterns, pulling down retailers that were flying high just a year ago.
Oct 12, 2013 by Andrew MarderWhat J. Crew CEO Mickey Drexler Learned from GapWith decades of experience in the fashion world, this CEO is putting his competition through the wringer.
Oct 11, 2013 by Andrew MarderHow IKEA CEO Ingvar Kamprad Created One of the World's Biggest BrandsFrom the humblest of beginnings, one man rose to the top of the business world with a clear vision and a mind for massive businesses.
Oct 2, 2013 by Andrew MarderThere's Still a Bull Case for J.C. PenneyThere's a case to be made for buying J.C. Penney, but it requires some faith. OK, a lot of faith.
Oct 1, 2013 by Andrew MarderWith Nike Riding High, Why Buy Anything Else?Under Armour might seem like it's playing second fiddle, but why can't everyone win?
Sep 27, 2013 by Andrew MarderVideo Games for the Masses: eSports Finds an AudienceThe demand for video games is growing, and with the new popularity comes a new angle for designers -- spectators.
Sep 25, 2013 by Andrew MarderPinterest Looks to Follow in Facebook's FootstepsThe combination of viewers and brands make Pinterest an ideal place for some ads.
Sep 23, 2013 by Andrew MarderBreaking: Men Shop Like Everyone ElseAs it turns out, men also don't like to buy things at full price when they don't have to.
Sep 21, 2013 by Andrew MarderAdidas Falls Behind the CompetitionThe plan for 2015 hit a bump, and now Adidas needs to make up for its failings.
Sep 19, 2013 by Andrew MarderA Bull Case for GameStopThe end of 2013 is going to be good news for GameStop, but the future is still shifting.
Sep 19, 2013 by Andrew MarderActivision Blizzard Hits a WallThe company's plan to buy back shares from Vivendi was halted by court order.
Sep 17, 2013 by Andrew MarderAeropostale's Surge: Like Lambs to the SlaughterOnce again, a big investment from a big-name investor has driven a mass of other investors to make a rash decision.
Sep 16, 2013 by Andrew MarderWhy Buffalo Wild Wings Still Has Room to RunThe company has pushed its stock to record highs, but its focus on customers should give it plenty of expansion potential.
Sep 16, 2013 by Andrew MarderA Case for Morality in InvestmentInvestors continue to ignore the morality of their investments, but that's not going to help anyone.
Sep 14, 2013 by Andrew MarderUrban Outfitters Is Better Than the Market ThinksRetailers have been suffering, but the "shortfall" at Urban Outfitters doesn't justify the trouncing that the market gave it this week.