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Warren Shoulberg

Warren Shoulberg knows home furnishings. He has been a regular contributor to The Robin Report, Forbes.com, The Business of Home and Home Textiles Today as well as his own blog Warrensreport.com. As the former editor-in-chief for several leading business-to-business publications specializing in home furnishings retailing he has chronicled the good, the bad and the ugly of the business in a career spanning four decades.

His award winning commentaries elicit both praise and complaints. He welcomes them both equally. He has guest lectured at the Columbia University Graduate School of Business and been honored by the International Furnishings and Design Association, Gift for Life and the Fashion Institute of Technology. He has been cited by the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Washington Post, CNN, ABC News and other media as an expert in the field.

He expects to be doing this for the duration.

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The Downtown Flagship Store Downturn

Downtown flagship stores, including Macy's Herald Square, are closing or being redeveloped, signaling the end of urban retail.
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Death of the 99 Cent Pricing Policy

Wanamaker’s Department Stores is generally credited with being the first retailer to price its products ending in 99 cents rather than rounding it up to ...
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Marc Rosen Just Made a Deal as Catalyst Brands

Catalyst Brands merges JCPenney and SPARC, forming a $9B retail giant to revitalize iconic brands with uncertain future outcomes.
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Big Lots’ Bankruptcy Rises from the Dead

Big Lots’ bankruptcy sparks revival under Gordon Brothers and Variety, retaining the name but transforming its identity.
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Can Ashley Buchanan Do a Retail Turnaround with Kohl’s?

Ashley Buchanan, Kohl’s new CEO, aims to revitalize the retailer with expertise in ecommerce and strategy, tackling challenges in merchandising.
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Top 5 Reasons Dollar Stores Are Failing

Dollar stores fail due to poor execution, competition, weak online presence, and shifting consumer habits. Read on to learn more.
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New Holiday Gift Pop-Ups: Macy’s Holiday Square

Macy's Holiday Square at Herald Square leads a trend of holiday pop-ups offering exclusive gifts and seasonal décor to attract holiday shoppers.
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JC Penney and Kohl’s: Anchors in Middle America Retail Strategies

JCPenney and Kohl's focus on Middle America retail strategies, targeting price-conscious families to stay competitive in a tough market.
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