These Manufacturers are Avoiding Amazon
It turns out, being part of the largest e-commerce retail operation in America isn't something every manufacturer wants. Manufacturers looking to protect their local...
An Online Resurrection for Beaten Brick and Mortar Brands
Clothing retail brands with long histories in America's shopping malls have been under attack for a few years now. Stores like Wet Seal, American...
Is There a Defense Against My ‘Bezos Law’?
If you're a regular reader, you are familiar with my Bezos Law. The law states that for every industry Jeff Bezos enters, costs go...
Are these Iconic Food Brands Dying?
Here Money explains the impact the trend toward private label is having on some iconic American food brands.
Brands that were once household staples are...
Can Competitors Use Robots to Beat Amazon’s Logistical Dominance?
In 2012, Amazon recognized the value of a robot producing company known as Kiva Systems. The robots became a centerpiece of Amazon's logistical system,...
Are Retail Stocks at an Inflection Point?
Amazon-Mania has taken over the stock market. Every mention or speculation that Amazon is going to enter a sector of the retail market drives...
A Reluctant Nike Finally Marries Amazon
In what has been a bit of a shotgun wedding, Nike has finally agreed to sell its products directly to Amazon. With hordes of...
Amazon Prime Wardrobe vs. Traditional Retail: The Hits Just Keep Coming
Apparel is something that intuition says people want to buy at the store, not online. It's easier to make clothing choices when you can...
Nike Sees the Future-Sells Shoes to Amazon Directly
After holding out as long as possible, Nike will now sell shoes directly to Amazon.com. With traditional retail flailing, Nike doesn't have much choice,...
Amazon/Whole Foods Deal Will Force Grocers to Upgrade Their Digital Efforts
Once Amazon gets its hands on Whole Foods, expect the company's engineers to be tasked with creating new ways to insert technology into the...