Ed Rosenbaum

Retail malls can become to the Gen-Y'ers what Starbucks is to the previous two "Gen's." It will take some effort on the part of the major mall management companies. But it is certainly doable.

Let's face it. When you have a staffing problem you are going to have a shelving problem. Just like the Walmart discussion today, the same problems exist at Walgreens. Low-wage earners tend to be lower performers, thus you have a stocking problem.

Walmart needs to do a better job keeping the shelves stocked. Too often, especially evenings, you can't find items on the shelves and employees reluctant to go look for it. You can't sell what you don't have on the shelves.

I am not a fan of new taxation, but I do mildly support this. The internet has proven to be a major "shopping center/mall" so taxing for purchases seems acceptable.

Give American Airlines a B+ for searching for new ways to attract customers. Give them an A for finding new ways to upset their loyal flying/paying customers. Those loyal customers spent thousands of dollars each year flying AA to earn the right to membership. I am not sure, but...

Sears may have found their way back to competitive with this program. One can only hope it will work. They have been so close to the edge for so long you can't help but root for them. Next step is to come up with advertising that will make people...

Anne makes her point in an excellent manner. Whatever the right word is, be it "disruptive" or something else, Ann lets us know we have to start looking at new ways to attract the young spenders to bring the money our way. For me, I am not sure if...

The "real" Walmart of today is certainly not the Walmart Sam Walton conceived when he opened that first store way back when. I can't help but feel the altruistic vision of yesterday has been clouded by the green color of the money that makes the cash register go ka-ching....

In sports the manager/coach's salary is usually less than at least half the team he leads. In sales, the sales managers earn less than most of the top sales people he/she leads. Their bonuses come from the rewards their top people earn/accomplish.

But retail is another animal altogether. Retail needs...

Why would my price be determined by my intent to buy? Are we negotiaiting? I doubt it? What is the first question I will be asked? "Can you tell me how serious you are in purchasing today?" Please point me to the used car salesman.