Now That’s Authenticity!
In this context, authenticity means: Does the product deliver what it says it will? It doesn’t matter whether the product is a... Read More
“Happy Holidays”
During the 1970s, when I was working for a department store in San Francisco, my job at that time was buyer of... Read More
Vionic Footwear Is the Latest Wholesaler to Expand into Brick-and Mortar-Retail: Why Should They?
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On November 2, 2017, the Vionic footwear brand opened its first retail store on the second floor of the Westfield Center in... Read More
Taxes and the Right Way to Run a Successful Retail Business
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No well-run retail business ever based a single important decision or developed an important strategy based on their tax rate. Ever. The... Read More
The Customer-Donation Drive That Touched Everyone’s Heart
Back when I was the corporate leader of the UGG retail organization (UGG-Australia footwear) for its U.S. stores, we used to collect... Read More
What Will It Take for Amazon to Succeed with Whole Foods? The Rest of the Formula
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Amazon made some quick and dramatic changes to Whole Foods as soon as they became the shop owners last week, namely to... Read More
Leadership: Retail Communities, the National Community, and Putting People First
Just this week, Howard Shultz, founder and chairman of Starbucks, held a company-wide meeting to talk to employees to create a sense... Read More
Does Amazon Know What They’re Doing … or Have They Bitten Off More than They Can Chew?
The answer to that question remains to be seen. Amazon is a hugely successful business. They came from nowhere in just a... Read More
Fidget Spinners and Tulips
A major fad right now is the fidget spinner. Have you seen one? If you haven’t, go get one today. They only... Read More
Celebrate Summertime with these Retail Cocktails
Retail Cocktails for Summertime In retail, every season has its challenges and opportunities. Summer sales volume is lower than other seasons. Still,... Read More