Sep 13, 2013 by Andrew MarderTwitter! IPO! Buy It! Now!Why are you reading this subheading when you could be out cashing in your VCR at a pawn shop to get ready for the Twitter IPO?
Sep 12, 2013 by Andrew MarderProduct Issues Continue to Plague LululemonEven though it has moved forward from the quality issues earlier this year, Lululemon has yet to completely move on.
Sep 11, 2013 by Andrew MarderWhat to Look for Next at PaneraComparable sales were weaker than expected, but the long-term outlook is still good.
Sep 10, 2013 by Andrew MarderAcquisitions Driven by a Weak MarketNeiman Marcus is just the most recent in a line of 2013 retail acquisitions.
Sep 10, 2013 by Andrew MarderThe Mexican Market MaturesIn in the past year, Qdoba and Chipotle have both shown more of their hands, and one is keeping its foot to the pedal.
Sep 7, 2013 by Andrew MarderVideo-Game Athletes Win Millions. Have E-Sports Arrived?The e-sports scene has gotten more attention recently than ever before, but does that mean it's on the verge of mainstream popularity?
Sep 6, 2013 by Andrew MarderBack-to-School Falls Flat for RetailersMany retailers see less of a pickup than hoped, as students and parents cut back on spending.
Sep 5, 2013 by Andrew MarderCostco Continues to ImpressThe outlook for the retailer is still strong, and sales over the last quarter continue to impress.
Sep 5, 2013 by Andrew MarderHedge Funds and the Dangers of the Herd MentalityAfter an investment by a few hedge funds, J.C. Penney jumped -- and it may have pulled everyone over the cliff.
Sep 5, 2013 by Andrew MarderWaiter! There's Soup in My Coffee!Campbell Soup is now available in pod form, making everyone wonder how the chunky soups are going to work.
Sep 3, 2013 by Andrew MarderThe Paradox of Jeff BezosJeff Bezos is the kind of CEO that I want to support, but I don't think he'll ever be done with his plans.
Sep 3, 2013 by Andrew MarderRight Now Is the Perfect Time for Microsoft to Buy NokiaThere is a lot on the line for mobile sales, and Microsoft takes a long time to make any change -- but change is coming.
Aug 30, 2013 by Andrew MarderHow Serious Is This Bounceback?Guess? had a huge jump this week after its second-quarter earnings came out... really?
Aug 29, 2013 by Andrew MarderThe Fresh Market Goes StaleThe company revised its outlook in the wrong direction, and sales looked soft.
Aug 28, 2013 by Andrew MarderWhat's Behind Best Buy's Resurgence?The company has had an incredible run this year, but what's driving the success?
Aug 28, 2013 by Andrew MarderI Finally Understand What Wendy's Is DoingSometimes there's nothing like a firsthand experience to give you an insight into a business.
Aug 27, 2013 by Andrew MarderGap Pulls Away From the CompetitionAfter the dust settled, Gap was standing tall, surrounded by the bodies of its foes.
Aug 20, 2013 by Andrew MarderBarnes & Noble Falls Apart at the CoreProblems with the company's core retail business spell long-term challenges.
Aug 17, 2013 by Andrew MarderMiddle-Class Caution Is Bad for BusinessCompanies are reporting slowdowns and a challenging consumer environment across the board.
Aug 16, 2013 by Andrew MarderNordstrom Still Looks GoodThe department store dropped its forecast, but not to the point of worry.