Dec 16, 2013 by Eileen RojasSuit and Tie Retailers Ponder Possible MergerAfter rejecting an offer from Jos. A. Bank, Men’s Wearhouse puts forth its own offer to buy Jos. A. Bank at a substantial premium.
Dec 13, 2013 by Eileen RojasRetailers Find Shoppers Are Thrifty During Black FridayRetailers start their engines as the holiday shopping season starts and brings cost-conscious consumers looking for value.
Dec 4, 2013 by Eileen RojasWill These Drugmakers Profit From Patient Weight Loss?Recent studies show that new obesity drugs, manufactured by Orexigen Therapeutics, Novo Nordisk, and VIVUS, can help patients lose weight.
Dec 4, 2013 by Eileen RojasIs J.C. Penney on the Path to Higher Profits?J.C. Penney showed improved sales performance in the third quarter, but a steep rise in its inventory shrinkage could signal more problems ahead.
Dec 3, 2013 by Eileen RojasStatins Take Center Stage in Treating High CholesterolNew guidelines on the treatment of high cholesterol recommend the use of statin drugs, which could result in higher sales of statins at AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN, Mylan Labs (Nasdaq: MYL), and Teva Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: TEVA).
Dec 3, 2013 by Eileen RojasWill These Luxury Electric/Hybrids Pass Tesla’s Model S?General Motors, Audi, and BMW are revving their engines as they plan the introduction of new luxury electric/hybrid models aimed at competing with Tesla’s Model S.
Nov 25, 2013 by Eileen RojasWill These Retailers Have Higher Online Sales This Holiday Season?Recent reports of weak consumer confidence could increase online holiday shopping at retail e-commerce sites where it’s easier to compare prices.
Nov 24, 2013 by Eileen RojasDollar Stores Are Still Popular With Middle-Class ConsumersAs economic uncertainty continues to linger, dollar stores are profiting from cautious consumers who continue to show a hesitancy to spend.
Nov 21, 2013 by Eileen RojasFiat Hits the Accelerator on Chrysler IPOWhy exactly is the European automaker seeking to buy out shares from the Chrysler's other shareholder, the UAW?
Nov 19, 2013 by Eileen RojasMichael Kors’ Results Inspire Handbag EnvyThe latest quarterly results at Michael Kors show that the luxury brand continues its solid performance.
Nov 17, 2013 by Eileen RojasWhy Tesla’s Electric Ascent Is Losing its ChargeAfter a meteoric rise this year, Tesla shares appear to be coming back to Earth as the automaker looks forward to 2014.
Nov 14, 2013 by Eileen RojasWill Foreign Pharmacies Impact Drug Sales at U.S. Stores?As the state of Maine gives the green light on the use of foreign pharmacies, U.S. drugstores face a serious business threat.
Nov 4, 2013 by Eileen RojasForeign Sugar Prices Are a Sweet Deal for ConfectionersConfectioners are expanding their production facilities abroad, in part to take advantage of low prices on sugar grown overseas.
Nov 4, 2013 by Eileen RojasFast-food Condiment Alert: McDonald’s Drops Heinz Ketchup McDonald’s drops Heinz ketchup from its condiment list because of the presence of a new company executive, who used to work for Burger King.
Oct 28, 2013 by Eileen RojasWill A New Mexican Tax Cause Soft Drink and Snack Sales to Fizzle?Soft drink and snack food companies fight a new tax on their sales in Mexico, as the Mexican government attempts to discourage junk food consumption.
Oct 26, 2013 by Eileen RojasBig Oil Mobilizing to Meet Rising Oil Demand in ChinaAs China’s thirst for oil rises over the long term, oil producers are lining up to meet demand.
Oct 24, 2013 by Eileen RojasChina’s Fascination With Fast-Food RestaurantsDespite recent disappointing sales at Yum! Brands’ KFC China division, the country's love affair with fast-food restaurants should continue.
Oct 17, 2013 by Eileen RojasBristol-Myers Squibb Finds a Novel Way of Treating Hepatitis CA clinical research study supported by Bristol-Myers Squibb finds a triple drug therapy that is effective in treating hepatitis C in about 90% of patients.
Oct 9, 2013 by Eileen RojasCan Computer Screens Boost Restaurant Profits?Restaurants, like Applebee’s and Chili’s, are looking into or installing tabletop screens to add a new and different level of service that is expected to boost profits.
Oct 8, 2013 by Eileen RojasHyundai's Love Affair With EuropeAfter introducing its models in 2007, Hyundai is preparing to sell more cars in Europe and threaten the market share of established European car brands, like Fiat and Volkswagen.