More From Patrick Lamson-Hall
Very Strong 2012 For Macy’s
Macy’s Inc. knocked it out of the park in full year 2012, which ended Feb. 2, 2013. “2012 was another great…
On Macy’s Conference Call, CFO Talks Strategy, Plots a Mild Course
Macy’s Inc. is advancing its omni-channel and online sales plans, with few changes from 2012 in the…
Research Shows: Consumers Prefer Low Prices to Tailored Experiences
Oracle Retail has released new research confirming what we already know – most consumers will choose a low…
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Zara Skipping Flyover States In Favor Of Chinese Waistlines – How Big Can They Get?
Inditex, the Spanish apparel retailer, is opening 3 new Zara stores a week, and none of them are in the…
EU Announces Possible Lifting Of Sanctions On News Of Burma Elections
In Myanmar today, pro-democracy leaders won almost all of the 45 available parliamentary seats. The…
U.S. Clothing Firms Predict High Profits on Smart Management and Improved Margins
American clothing retailers such as American Eagle Outfitters and Gap Inc. are on track to report strong…
Penney’s and Sears Predicted to Close Hundreds of Stores in 2013
Yesterday, 24/7 Wall Street released predictions for 4 retailers that are likely to close in 2013. The top…
Fast Fashion Model Makes Quick-Turn Winners and Losers
Much ink has been spilled over the environmental sustainability of fast fashion, but what about the economic…
J.C. Penney Won’t Explain Actual Job Losses
J.C. Penney, the embattled Plano, Texas based retailer, plans to lay off 10% of its headquarters staff of…
Stop Busting Unions: Give Bangladesh Workers the Tools to Fight Fires and Make Our Government Back Them Up
The Tazreen Fashions Fire, which killed 117 women garment workers on November 24th, 2012, was caused by toxic…
Will Kohl’s Get Eaten Alive in 2013?
Kohl’s Corp., the Wisconsin-based department store, is beset with rumors that private equity firms may be…
New Consumer Products Testing Rules to Hit Feb. 8th
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is releasing new rules about testing and labeling of children’s…
Kohl’s Strong Target For Takeover
T he stock price of Kohl’s Corp. is up 56 cents today, as rumors grow that the retailer could be taken over…
2013 Minimum Wage Roundup! Outlook? Raises.
The revival of global trade in 2011-2012 and stronger demand for apparel and garments in developed markets…
Why RFID Will Be The Backbone of Your Supply Chain
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is the future. It will be as important to retail as barcode scanners…