John Boccuzzi, Jr.

The rise of television stations dedicated to food is a big part of why the food portion of any event has been taken to a new level. Not only do you have Food Network, but their sister station cooking channel. Even stations dedicated to other topics like travel have...

In today's business world I think we are too quick to judge what is and isn't working and often change strategy before we really it give it a fair shake. My hope is Ron Johnson and his team stick to their guns (with a few modifications) and continue down...

Delivering the right offer, at the right time to the right person in the right place is a brand's dream. This is easier said than done. What Foursquare is working on is interesting and has potential. Like Facebook, they need to show the relevance and value of their solution. ...

Not sure there is a correct answer. Commissioned sales associates have a clear path to earning more revenue. An hourly associate has a tougher time measuring this. "If I help customers and sell more the company does better which means I might get a raise" is tough to swallow. ...

Like all new things many retailers will jump into the tablet world because it is cool and new and not because they fully understand the purpose. Things to consider before investing in tablets for store employees on the floor.

1) Training - who and how will you continually train your...

I love the efforts Target has put into their Private Brands. Champion has had a major role in creating a large active wear department at Target and clearly the Target management team sees this success and wants to further capitalize on the opportunity.

I am uncertain if opening a...

I just attended and presented at NG Retail conference in Austin, TX where 85 retailers gathered to discuss several topics including Social Media. Retailers agreed that most of what happens today socially is another form of advertising for retailers. The real value for retailers in the space of Social...

Yes, I believe dollar stores will continue to add not only pharmacies, but other services. Why not a minute clinic or wine shop next? I spent over an hour in the new Walgreens in downtown Chicago last week. Needless to say, the store carries far more than your standard...

"Create Jobs in the USA" is a great idea. However, the real opportunity is not the selling of $5 wrist bands made in the USA, but starting to sell actual items in the Starbucks store that are made in the USA. If Mr. Shultz wants to really impact the...

I like Mr. Dunn's approach. Providing more points for customers to engage with the Best Buy brand using a smaller format makes sense. Best Buy may struggle to compete on price from online retailers, but they still have an advantage when it comes to tech services and customer support. ...