Join me in saying goodbye to Toys”R”Us, another case of a retail meltdown that didn’t have to happen. Greedy private equity, bad management and stupid
Author: wshoulberg
Mauled in America
Who thinks America needs more shopping centers? Big honkin’ monster malls the size of Asian city-states? And in Miami where there are already tons of
Ack, Ack, Ackman
Hasn’t Bill Ackman learned his lesson about investing in retail businesses? You would have thought so after what happened when he tried with Penney, Target
Not So Good, Not So Plenti
The customer loyalty program Plenti is winding down next month and for those asking what went wrong, the answer is, unfortunately, Plenti. Here’s my take
Richard Baker’s Bake Sale
Richard Baker built up his Hudson’s Bay Company empire into a global retailing powerhouse, founded on debt and a plan that bigger was always better.
Mr. President?
Anybody else dazed and confused by the Bed Bath & Beyond announcement naming its VP of Stores Eugene Castagna as president and COO? Following the