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During the 1980s I had the pleasure of working in VF Corporation’s headquarters alongside its futureleaders. And, while the business grew from $634 million in 1980 to $2.6 billion at the end of the decade, and from a portfolio of […]
Retail Trends Luncheon – October 2, 2012 – New York Hilton – New York City
Ron Johnson On The Rocky Road to Reinventing Retail Get behind-the-scenes insights on one of the most talked-about retail stories today. Join us in a conversation with Ron Johnson, CEO of JC Penney, about how he envisions changing the traditional
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Join Robin Lewis at the World Retail Congress, September 19-21, London
As a member of the Robin Report network, you’re invited to the World Retail Congress at a significant 25% discount. Network with over 900 retailers from 50 countries, to debate, discuss and respond to the critical issues on the CEO
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My “Power” Breakfasts With Marvin Traub
I’m remembering Marvin Traub not for all of his greatness in life, which has been adequately paid tribute to by those who were personally and professionally closer to him. Rather I am remembering him warmly and honorably over many breakfasts
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First Shot Heard…And Seen
Grandma\’s JCP Gets Zippy Already it is looking like NOT your grandmother’s JC Penney. Modern, crisp and zippy branded boutiques, shops and stores are popping up in 683 of the company\’s 1100 stores. CEO Ron Johnson, during his opening salvo
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Dear Reader
Globalization is no longer some esoteric conversation about how the world’s coming together, inter-connecting cultures and commerce, and wonderful stuff like that. For U.S. brands, retailers and all consumer-facing industries, globalization, or growing their businesses internationally, has become a necessity.
To Go, or Not To Go…Into India
As They Shoot Themselves in The Foot If you’re an entity that’s thinking about making a foreign direct investment in India, either as a capital investment or a commercial venture, the country is certainly not providing compelling reasons for doing
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Q&A with Darshan Meta, President and CEO, Reliance Brands
Robin: Can you give me a perspective as to why our retailers and brands ought to be looking at India more closely now? Darshan: There are three ways to answer that question. To speak on their behalf, they should be
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How to Get a Bigger Share of Foreign Visitors\’ Wallets
The current economy poses challenges for all merchants, but stresses on brick and mortar stores are particularly heightened. The wave of closures that accompanied the Great Recession was only the start of a protracted move for chains to reduce their
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The ‘Do Nothing’ Avon Board…Too Little, Too Late — Dividend in Jeopardy
Rarely has a new CEO jumped into a big-time, high-profile turnaround situation such as Avon Inc. presents. And if history is any guide, the ‘Do Nothing’ Avon Board of Directors will not be of any help. Sherilyn S. McCoy who
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