Apr 30, 2014 by Andrew MarderPanera Down but Not OutPanera Bread Co fell on a drop in its full-year forecast, but the business still has a lot of room left for growth.
Apr 30, 2014 by Andrew MarderCoach, Inc. Can't Get It TogetherCoach, Inc. had no good news for investors in its third-quarter release, and there's nothing to suggest that anything is going to get better anytime soon.
Apr 25, 2014 by Andrew MarderHow GameStop Is Planning to SurviveClosing stores and opening stores is all in a day's work for GameStop as it tries to get out ahead of the market with its new strategy.
Apr 24, 2014 by Andrew MarderBarnes & Noble's Biggest Shareholder Makes a Beeline for the DoorLeonard Riggio dropped 3.7 million shares of Barnes & Noble last week, but it doesn't have to be the end of the line for the business.
Apr 24, 2014 by Andrew Marder2 Retail Brands Ahead of the CurveOmnichannel sales are the new online sales; Gap and Macy's are head and shoulders above the competition.
Apr 21, 2014 by Andrew MarderJ.C. Penney Travels to the Land of OzThere's no place like J.C. Penney -- just click your heels and you're transported to a store that's no longer horrific.
Apr 19, 2014 by Andrew MarderVF Corporation's $17 Billion BetWith many retailers struggling to connect with their consumer bases, VF Corp. has predicted $17 billion in sales by 2017.
Apr 15, 2014 by Andrew MarderHappier Shoppers Won't Solve Coach's ProblemsYesterday's announced rise in U.S. retail sales is welcome news to companies like Gap and Coach, but it's not enough to get them out of trouble.
Apr 11, 2014 by Andrew MarderGap Gets Off to a Rough Start in 2014March sales figures are in and Gap is looking worse for wear as foot traffic in America's malls slowly dries up.
Apr 10, 2014 by Andrew MarderTory Burch Continues the Road to an IPOTory Burch is nearing the height of her popularity, giving her a great platform to dive into an IPO.
Apr 9, 2014 by Andrew MarderUnder Armour Puts Its Money Where Its Foot IsUnder Armour continues the fight for footwear dollars, launching a new line of shoes that are made in a place you might not expect.
Apr 9, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhy Aren't Companies Paying Their U.K. Taxes?In the past year, a number of businesses have come under fire for avoiding their fair share of U.K. taxes, according to legislators.
Apr 8, 2014 by Andrew MarderLiberty Media and Barnes & Noble Part WaysLiberty Media announced that it was giving up the majority of its stake in Barnes & Noble, sending the bookseller's shares down heavily.
Apr 8, 2014 by Andrew MarderA Small Step on lululemon athletica's Long Road to Recovery lululemon athletica's disgruntled shareholders walked away from their lawsuit with nothing but memories, giving Lululemon one fewer headache to deal with.
Apr 5, 2014 by Andrew Marder"Magic: The Gathering" -- Hasbro's Key to GrowthHasbro's game division is leaning heavily on Magic: The Gathering, and with toy sales unsteady, the brand has a lot of weight to carry.
Apr 3, 2014 by Andrew MarderCan Starbucks Sell Good Booze as Well as Good Coffee?Starbucks is jumping into the world of wine, but there are plenty of challenges ahead, even for a strong business.
Apr 1, 2014 by Andrew MarderHow Can Abercrombie & Fitch Get Back in the Game?With falling sales and a weak brand, Abercrombie & Fitch has to find a way back into the market that doesn't rely on being the hottest thing going.
Mar 30, 2014 by Andrew MarderLululemon Athletica Lays Out the Road to RecoveryBesieged by bad press, Lululemon finally has a good day at the office.
Mar 27, 2014 by Andrew MarderPanera Turns Down the VolumeA series of investments and strategic moves has Panera planning for a rocky few years.
Mar 26, 2014 by Andrew Marder2 Companies Banking on Consumer ConfidenceConsumer confidence rose to a six year high in March, giving retailers a reason to hope for a better tomorrow.