Use our coupons, just don’t sue us
General Mills has stirred up some unwanted publicity by imposing a new policy on users of its digital coupons. The “terms of service” apparently prevent users from suing the giant CPG company in the...
View ArticleDollar store merger activity: Not so fast…
Since my recent post about the proposed takeover of Family Dollar by Dollar Tree, now Dollar General has entered the competition. (And they have just announced upping the ante on their offer price.)...
View ArticleDollar store merger mania and the antitrust angle
Yet another comment (from RetailWire) about the proposed acquiaition of Family Dollar by Dollar General. This time, the topic is whether this will pass the government’s antitrust scrutiny. I say “yes”:...
View ArticleShould Walmart buy a dollar store?
With the frenzy surrounding the combination of Family Dollar and Dollar General (and/or Dollar Tree), there is also speculation that Walmart ought to enter the bidding war. I have a brief response...
View ArticleMerger speculation hits the office supply segment
A financial analyst who covers the specialty retail industry is talking up the benefits of an acquisition of Office Depot by Staples. (This follows the recent merger of Office Depot and Office Max.)...
View ArticleTesco deals with an accounting issue
Tesco, the giant UK-based food retailer, reported a large accounting error that cost several of its executives their jobs. The question posed at RetailWire was whether this sort of event (shifting...
View ArticleIndiana stirs up a hornet’s nest for local retailers
When the “religious freedom” act in Indiana was on the front pages a few weeks ago, RetailWire panelists weighed in on the business impact of the legislation. Here’s my take: Without turning this into...
View Article“Everything on sale”: Reality or illusion?
When state regulators get in the way of retailers’ promotional calendars — to attempt the establishment of “real” regular prices — it provokes a lot of commentary. Here’s an example from a recent...
View ArticleWalgreens and RiteAid: The big get bigger
From a recent RetailWire discussion, here’s my comment on the proposed acquisition of RiteAid by Walgreens. The drive to consolidate has never been stronger, and it makes particular sense in an...
View ArticleMenards says “Thanks, Obama”?
Menards, the Wisconsin-based DIY chain, announced that it’s postponing the opening of a new location in Ohio pending the results of the Presidential election. Apparently the family-owned business is...
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