Jeff Green Column

12/11/2012 - 12:36pm
Shades of Gray on Black Friday

By Jeff Green, president and CEO, Jeff Green Partners

11/21/2012 - 10:18am
Fiscal Cliffhanger

Whatever your political views may be, it’s hard not to think about the impact of the recent presidential election on the consumer psyche, and ultimately our industry.

11/07/2012 - 12:43pm
Going Mobile

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what the media thinks is the “next big thing” in our industry.

10/26/2012 - 11:40am
Special Deliveries

As we continue to witness the battle of brick-and-mortar versus online shopping, it’s interesting to see Walmart’s latest ploy to “one-up” their online competition.

10/09/2012 - 4:11pm
Taking Stock(s)

I’m sure I wasn’t the only person in the industry to raise an eyebrow when the S&P Retail Index notched an all-time high last month.

09/26/2012 - 9:57am
Christmas in September?

Each year, since the “big recession,” retailers have been putting out their holiday decorations and starting their promotional sales as early as mid-October.

09/11/2012 - 9:53am
Politics and the Holidays

While I don’t pretend to know what the long-term implications of an Obama re-election or a Romney win would mean for our economy or our country, I do think that what happens on Nov. 6 will almost certainly have an impact on our industry — particularly, shopper sentiment and ultimately holiday sales.

08/21/2012 - 9:31am
On the edge: An updated look at J.C. Penney and Best Buy

The retail industry, yours truly included, has had a watchful eye on J.C. Penney ever since CEO Ron Johnson took over and announced his plans to revamp the iconic retailer.

08/15/2012 - 11:09am
Small-Mart: An urban legend in the making?
07/25/2012 - 9:38am
Top-Shopping at Nordstrom: An Equation for Success?

If you’ve spent any time in Nordstrom over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed their efforts to integrate some younger, edgier product lines into their more conservative upscale fashion selections.