I would be very surprised if Kmart doesn't completely go away in the two to three years, or become something completely different, |
I would be very surprised if Kmart doesn't completely go away in the two to three years, or become something completely different. |
If it hasn't been done yet, they're way, way behind the curve, |
If the mall has other good stores in it, they shouldn't have any problem attracting other retailers. |
If they're going to reposition their place in the market, this is the way to do it, ... It's a very wise move. |
If they're in the middle of remodeling this shopping center, they're not going to stop until they finish it. They can't realize their investment until they complete construction. |
If you're not wanted in one neighborhood, California is big enough for retailers to find someplace else where they will be welcome. |
It's a highly volatile business and simply not Wal-Mart's specialty, ... Let's not forget that Sears tried getting into a lot of other businesses -- it was selling insurance, it had a car rental service, a credit card business. It turned out to be a disaster. |
It's a highly volatile business and simply not Wal-Mart's specialty. Let's not forget that Sears tried getting into a lot of other businesses -- it was selling insurance, it had a car rental service, a credit card business. It turned out to be a disaster. |
It's all about jobs. As long as people are confident about their jobs and being able to find one, they will spend. The job market so far is holding up well. |
It's not a coincidence that we're hearing China come up so much lately, ... Many companies were simply waiting to observe Wal-Mart's mistakes first and then plan their entry. |
It's not a coincidence that we're hearing China come up so much lately. Many companies were simply waiting to observe Wal-Mart's mistakes first and then plan their entry. |
Lowe's and Home Depot may have got caught in the middle of this, ... Retailers are under tremendous pressure by Wall Street to keep growing.... Should that be at the cost of a community? I don't think so. |
Lowe's and Home Depot may have got caught in the middle of this. Retailers are under tremendous pressure by Wall Street to keep growing.... Should that be at the cost of a community? I don't think so. |
No retailer can afford to underestimate the importance of good marketing and public relations. Target also comes across as a better corporate citizen than Wal-Mart because it makes it a point to inform people about its efforts to give back to communities. |