Jul 29, 2013 by Andrew MarderSaks Investors Make Out Like Inept BanditsThe company was purchased for a small premium by Hudson's Bay, owner of the Lord & Taylor brand of department stores.
Jul 27, 2013 by Andrew MarderInvestors Put Faith in Wendy'sThe company is slowly succeeding, and the market loves it, but the numbers make the proposition seem too risky.
Jul 26, 2013 by Andrew MarderStarbucks Brewing Up Big ProfitsThe company beat estimates and made substantial advances in the U.S. market -- shocker.
Jul 26, 2013 by Andrew MarderActivision Blizzard Buys Stake Back From Vivendi as Subscriber Numbers FallActivision Blizzard's move to take control of its own destiny comes at an important point in the company's history.
Jul 25, 2013 by Andrew MarderUnder Armour Has Been Working OutYou've been working out, haven't you? I can tell. Running? Also playing football? Well, you look great. Are those new pants?
Jul 24, 2013 by Andrew MarderRe-Evaluating the Value in PaneraPanera got hit with a bad earnings report, and the company's stock took a hit to bring it back in line with reality.
Jul 24, 2013 by Andrew MarderStarbucks Looks to Yogurt Deal to Expand Food OfferingsStarbucks has worked out an agreement with Danone, and the companies are going to have a jointly branded yogurt coming to a store near you.
Jul 23, 2013 by Andrew MarderIt Just Seems Silly Not to Buy MicrosoftAfter a massive fall last week, the stock is looking more tempting than ever.
Jul 23, 2013 by Andrew MarderWhat's Behind Hasbro's and Mattel's Weak Toy Sales?The toy industry had a hard time in its last quarter, and a changing landscape means more hard times are ahead.
Jul 23, 2013 by Andrew MarderRadioShack Seems SunkAfter all the money has been spent and all the sales have ended, the company still looks like a relic of yesteryear.
Jul 22, 2013 by Andrew MarderFinding Super Value In Grocery Stores -- Not That OneThere are lots of good grocers out there, but Supervalu isn't one of them.
Jul 18, 2013 by Andrew MarderMattel's Future: Happily Ever After? Mattel has a plan for the rest of the year, but it seems to be playing a shorter game.
Jul 17, 2013 by Andrew MarderHomemade Soda Is the New Store-Bought SodaThe People have spoken, and they've said that they're sick and tired of buying soda. They want to buy the stuff to make soda instead. Viva la revolution!
Jul 17, 2013 by Andrew MarderRetailers Find Solace in Solid BrandsWith economic indicators up, down, and flat, it's hard for businesses to really understand where customers are headed.
Jul 16, 2013 by Andrew MarderMaking the Business Look Like the BrandThere is a reason that consumers like Apple so much, and why Microsoft now looks a little more like its competitor.
Jul 16, 2013 by Andrew MarderPrivacy Invasion Moves Back to the Real WorldMore and more companies are adding actual physical surveillance to the list of ways to figure out what shoppers are up to.
Jul 10, 2013 by Andrew MarderTrying "American-Made" On for SizeOne retailer is focusing on its American strength, but operational weaknesses have held it back, for now.
Jul 9, 2013 by Andrew MarderBarnes & Noble Bids Goodbye to CEO LynchWilliam Lynch announces his departure from the company in the wake of weak Nook sales.
Jul 9, 2013 by Andrew MarderHarris Teeter Lands in Kroger's CartThe grocery chain is set to be acquired by Kroger, but its regional position means that not everyone has head of it.
Jul 8, 2013 by Andrew MarderLululemon Challenged by LawsuitsOne company continues its wander through retail limbo with bad news and litigation on the horizon.
