Avon’s sudden hiring of Sherilyn S. McCoy as CEO – almost certainly intended to thwart any takeover attempt by Coty – indicates that the smaller suitor will have a fight on its hands to acquire the giant direct sales company. […]
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Steve Jobs did not create either the art or science of retailing, but he quintessentially defined its convergence. Therefore, I think it’s appropriate to attach his name to this era we are just now entering. Let me be very clear.
The Jobsian Era is Upon Us: The Art and Science of Retailing Converge Read More »
Fitting in with this month’s feature story \”The Jobsian Era is Upon Us: The Art and Science of Retailing Converge\” as well as my co-authored book The New Rules of Retail, we have a great example of art converging with
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They say it’s a global economy, but don’t tell that to the home furnishings industry. This is a business that never met a border it not only didn’t respect, but wasn’t downright terrified of. Think about it: Fashion stores like
Home Away From Home?…Not so Much. Read More »
The most valuable technology-based power a business could hope for is one that would inspire its customers to willingly perform tasks that were previously done by its employees. Although many consumer-facing businesses have been able to accomplish just that, retailing
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The view from my hotel window in Delhi was telling. In the left foreground was an elegant swimming pool adjacent to a white-tablecloth restaurant. Nearby, a spotlight waterfall, a manicured bamboo hedge and then a tall fence. On the other
Looking for a hot retail deal space for 2012? Look no further than the teen and youth lifestyle segment. While at first glance the sector may look extremely competitive, it in fact presents attractive deal and investment dynamics and opportunities.
The Teen Retail Space: Ripe for Deals? Read More »
What is more vital to the survival of an apparel manufacturer or retailer today: commitment to environmental consciousness or keeping production costs low? Five years ago, the answer would have been strongly in favor of being green. Today, amid global
How Green Is My Product Line? Measuring Sustainability Success Read More »
It is no small irony that the same technologies that have disrupted and threaten to steal enormous share of market from brick and mortar retailers are now being used by these retailers not only to expand their business into e-commerce,
As goes General Motors, so goes the nation. Uh, Oh! The problems in the mirror are closer than they appear. The recent Clint Eastwood Super Bowl commercial notwithstanding, the auto industry is still clawing its way back out of the
Detroit’s Disconnect Problem and How to Fix It Read More »
