There are so many reasons for the demise of the traditional mall, including (and first on the list) a lack of newness and excitement that creates moments of discovery and delight. Retail success is actually… Read More
It has the fastest growing economy in the world. It will soon have more people than any other country on the planet…including China. It has a pro-business government that encourages development and expansion. And it… Read More
“What I wouldn’t give for twenty more years! Here we are, protected, free to make our profits without Kefauver, the goddamn Justice Department and the F.B.I. ninety miles away, in partnership with a friendly government.… Read More
This is a challenging time for retailers to invest in global expansion. About ten years ago the industry experienced a Gold Rush of sorts, heeding calls to “Go West” (or “Head East,” depending on your… Read More
Photos by Bruce Byers I was in Havana on August 14th, the day the American flag was reinstated in front of the American Embassy, still in lock-down. John Kerry must have sensed, as I did,… Read More
Apparel brands know international expansion is a necessity. But despite its importance, it’s often mishandled as companies chase quarterly earnings targets and race for market share. Too often, apparel brands expand too quickly without a… Read More
Brazil is more than just football! Interesting fashion can be found in every corner of the globe and Brazil is no exception. Compared with China, Brazil has had far less attention from global brands. But… Read More
‘Made in America’ is quite the hot topic right now, grabbing up headlines left and right; from the backlash about Ralph Lauren’s 2012 Olympic uniforms (the company quickly learned its lesson—the 2014 ones were made… Read More
My consulting practice takes me all over the world. Through my travels, I have the unique opportunity to be a student of human nature and behavior – especially when it comes to the retail marketplace.… Read More
Are we all felons bribing our way though international commerce or victims of corruption, forced to pay the price of admission? Let’s face it. Bribery is a cottage industry in many countries—part of their cultural… Read More
