Articles on
Management
Gary Friedman: The Poster Child of Retail Radicals
Robin Lewis
November 29, 2022
How did I define the CEO of RH, Gary Friedman? As a true radical, and more. Perhaps even an iconoclast. Friedman is unique and complex. ...
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Simon Properties Group Acquires for the Future
Robin Lewis
October 26, 2022
In June of last year I wrote a somewhat scathing article about SPG and ABG’s, (Authentic Brands Group), formation of “SPARC,” (Simon Property, ABG Retail ...
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Ralph Lauren Finally Finds Its New Left Brain
Robin Lewis
October 9, 2022
“Fashion fades, style is eternal.” This bit of philosophical observation was the final jaw-dropping statement in a 2021 article in The Urban Journal, which opined ...
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Quiet Quitting Is a Clear Call to Repair Employee Engagement
Shelley E. Kohan
September 25, 2022
Quiet quitting has become a growing phenomenon thanks in part to social media, with TikTok and YouTube among the biggest influencers. But before we embark ...
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The New Rules of Work
Shelley E. Kohan
August 30, 2022
Striking the right balance between asking workers to return to the office and providing opportunities for work-at-home has become a challenge for corporate retail executives. ...
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The Risks and Rewards of Taking a Stand
Arick Wierson
August 28, 2022
Float with me here for a minute. If I had to go out to dinner with any brand, I think I’d choose Mercedes Benz. First ...
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Is Our Corporate Culture Failing?
Rob Kaufelt
August 8, 2022
Some things never change; I’ve been in the retail business for over 40 years and worker dissension is nothing new. But who’s making all the ...
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What Should Revlon Do to Save Itself?
Dana Wood
July 20, 2022
Revlon Odd Fellows If ever there were a weirder fit with Revlon’s already quirky portfolio of brands, I can’t imagine what could top the fact ...
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