Archive for June, 2017
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6 Reasons Home Depot Is Building A Better Mousetrap
June 23rd, 2017Following a generally soft first quarter that has many retailers examining their foundations and tearing up the floorboards, Home Depot stood out with better-than-expected improvements in its performance. Here’s a half-dozen ways it’s staying ahead.
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Is Macy’s Walking In Discounter Shoes? The Brands May Decide
June 16th, 2017Macy’s move into self-service shoe departments has some saying it is adopting a discount model in order to survive. But it may not have a choice. Will its efforts to balance shopper desires with exclusive brands help it stand apart, or blend it in with other value chains?
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CVS’s Good-Health Mission Raises Burning Question: Should Shoppers Care?
June 12th, 2017First it stood up for our lungs, then our hearts. Now CVS is standing up for our hides, and in doing so is proving its commitment to be not only a retailer, but a shaper of health care. Will this be evident to its shoppers? A look into CVS financials provides a hint.
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Will Target/Casper Partnership Awaken Retail To Consumer Needs?
June 7th, 2017Target’s agreement to sell online-only Casper mattresses implies it spotted profit in the bedroom. But the appeal may not be a demand for mattresses, but for simplicity. Online mattresses, like online razors, take the pain out of practical purchases, and people are willing to pay for it.
