Kai Clarke

This is a shift in the computer model which retailers must reflect if they are to stay in this business. Perhaps more importantly, retailers must reflect the even larger move to the phablet or large phone market which is growing even faster and becoming even bigger.

Layers of management, political positioning and excess corporate fat are a key issue in the P&G turnaround. Add to this: new product introductions, value product positioning, and products which better represent consumer needs (rather than P&G wants). These are critical components to a successful company.

This is a cultural issue. Although the article doesn't mention it, digital coupons thrive on the Internet. The key audience for these are younger age groups rather than older age groups. As our younger generations become more prevalent and their numbers increase, this will cease to be an issue.

Growth through acquisition is a great way to manage a business while tapping into the strengths of each company, both large and small. Bi-Lo should continue to expand while focusing on more regional chains.

Linking log-ins is a smart way of conducting business. For a giant like Amazon and all of its affiliates this makes great sense. Amazon should do the next best thing and enable this service to store all of a customer's log-in information for any website. Then it holds great...

This is a poor use of space. You don't need 127,000 square feet to have data, computer, and other storage. Massive amounts of computing power and information, as well as the back-up generators can easily be done in a few thousand square feet. Sear's needs to maximize its space...

Maybe. The true key is whether or not Kroger can be competitive and actively guide consumers, as it offers non-grocery items. How these items compare to their grocery items, in returns and ROI, will only be learned over time.

This is a dangerous game. Only the US government has the ability to create money or currency. In reality, these coins are translated into an offset of pricing (i.e. a discount) so their value is only to existing, repeat, Amazon customers.

Happy customers contribute to a great store environment. In the end, this translates into better sales and profits. This has proven to be the core of great retailing and the the best retailers keep showing—and learning from—this every day.

No. There is no direct connection here that these high social media shoppers purchase more than anyone else. Because they are different doesn't make them better. Just different.