Christmas Tree Shops, the awkwardly named off-price retailer with 80 stores mostly on the East Coast, has a new owner and they have big plans
Less Is More
Lots of retailers are downsizing, though for many it’s not by choice. Forced by creditors, new owners or bankruptcy courts they are closing stores or
Pillow Talk
The guy behind MyPillow, the direct to consumer sleep pillow that has racked up sales beyond anyone’s expectations — I happen to think it’s not
Beauty is More Than Skin Deep
What’s the most internet-resistant merchandising category out there? It could be beauty products, which need to be tried on, sniffed and generally checked out in
Die Hard is Easy
Have you seen the clever TV commercials for DieHard batteries featuring actor Bruce Willis, best known for…well, the Die Hard movies? They are wonderful and
When Brooklyn Met Tokyo
It’s the latest mash-up in home furnishings lifestyle retailing: West Elm has begun selling Muji products online, bringing the Japanese brand’s minimalist and functional products
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