Mar 25, 2014 by Andrew MarderNike's Got Plenty of Room Left to RunNike's continued success has made it a strong American brand, but a stumble last week has rumbled some on Wall Street.
Mar 21, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhat Starbucks Revealed at Its Annual MeetingStarbucks announced some impressive goals at its latest annual meeting on Wednesday.
Mar 19, 2014 by Andrew MarderAeropostale Hopes for a Better FutureAfter a harsh fall a week ago, Aeropostale bounces back -- but it's still getting hammered.
Mar 18, 2014 by Andrew MarderCan Wal-Mart Take On GameStop?Wal-Mart has just announced that it's going to start selling and buying used games, but GameStop isn't sweating it.
Mar 18, 2014 by Andrew MarderBarnes & Noble's 2 Simple Steps to RevitalizationAfter years of dilly-dallying with the Nook, Barnes & Noble needs to face facts and realize where its strength still lies.
Mar 16, 2014 by Andrew MarderTOMS Moves From Shoes to Coffee, Will Donate Clean Water For Each Bag SoldTOMS is expanding its range of charitable products, taking on the coffee world and giving back at the same time.
Mar 13, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhat's Driving Williams-Sonoma's SuccessOver its fourth quarter, Williams-Sonoma rode the wave of home sales to earnings success.
Mar 11, 2014 by Andrew MarderSbarro's Bankruptcy Filing Points to Bigger ProblemsAfter years of poor operating results and falling sales, Sbarro filed for bankruptcy protection -- today, it did it again.
Mar 8, 2014 by Andrew MarderChipotle, Soccer, and the Value of Corporate SponsorshipChipotle's sponsorship of Major League Soccer may pay off, but the accounting behind sponsorship success isn't straightforward.
Mar 7, 2014 by Andrew MarderHow Can Office Supply Stores Survive?Staples announced that it was going to close more than 200 stores due to sales pressure from online retailers. What can these businesses do to fight back?
Mar 6, 2014 by Andrew MarderGameStop's Dividend Increase Shows Its StrengthGameStop is increasing its dividend payout as part of a long-term capital strategy, but there are still things that it can't control.
Mar 5, 2014 by Andrew MarderJ.C. Penney Looking For -- and Finding -- Some AnswersWith comparable sales down over the last year but up in the last quarter, J.C. Penney is finally getting some breathing room.
Mar 4, 2014 by Andrew MarderGreen Mountain Coffee Roasters' 3 Steps to Stable GrowthThe recent joint announcement from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and Coke is just one step on the coffee company's long path to countertop domination.
Mar 3, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhat Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank Need to Sort OutMen's Wearhouse is prepared to increase its offer for Jos. A. Bank, but there are still a lot of obstacles for the two to overcome.
Feb 28, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhy lululemon athletica Is Getting Hammered TodayAn analyst downgrade puts the brakes on any momentum that Lululemon may have built up over the last few months.
Feb 28, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhat the Road Ahead Looks Like for Best BuyBest Buy shocked the market with a better-than-expected bottom line, but the honeymoon ended quickly because of the company's lackluster revenues.
Feb 27, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhat Kate Spade Needs in 2014This week, Kate Spade announced excellent earnings, but there are still challenges ahead for this newly slimmed-down business.
Feb 27, 2014 by Andrew MarderTwitch Comes to the Xbox OneAfter months of being a PlayStation 4 exclusive, Twitch is launching its broadcast service on the Xbox One.
Feb 26, 2014 by Andrew MarderAmazon's Video Game PlanAmazon recently added Double Helix to its gaming lineup and is rumored to be working on a console for release this year.
Feb 26, 2014 by Andrew MarderTarget's Earnings Reflect Data Breach, Consumer HesitanceThe effects of the data breach over the holiday season are still working their way onto Target's balance sheet, and there's more to come.