A few thoughts to get the week started from the Warrensreport retail desk: 1. The Barbarians are back at Macy’s gate with another group of
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What Bernie Marcus Meant to the Home Improvement Sector
Bernie Marcus, who died earlier this week at age 95, helped create one of the largest, most successful retailing chains in the world only after
Belk Gets a Better Balance Sheet and – Surprise! – New Owners
Ever since the big private equity firm Sycamore Partners bought the Belk department store operation in 2015 the status of the southeastern chain has been
Which Presidential Candidate Added the Most to the National Debt?
Politicians – particularly those running for president – often talk about responsible federal budgeting as a key part of their platform but a new study
Macy’s Raider Board Choices Associated with Numerous Retail Failures
In an era when boards of directors are increasingly under fire for not being more involved with the companies they serve, the slate of candidates
Macy’s & Wayfair Just Did Big Layoffs…For Very Different Reasons
At first glance you might think that the recent announcements from Macy’s and Wayfair about pretty big staff layoffs – thousands of employees at each,