Amazon Go Possibly Opening in San Francisco
Whether Amazon opens the store or not, I thought this article provided good insight into the Amazon Go concept. Retail Dive: Amazon Go stores are reportedly coming to San Francisco and Chicago“The Death of Retail Is Greatly Exaggerated”
This article is from The Robin Report (The Robin Report Article) and was written by Shelley E. Kohan. Shelley’s accounting of the current and evolving retail world is, frankly, the best I have read to date. So much so, I thought it was worth posting and...Toys R Us Files for Bankruptcy
As anticipated, Toys R Us ultimately filing for bankruptcy. The Economist Article Toys R Us files for bankruptcy Ask young American parents about Toys R Us and they are likely to be able to sing a jingle from their childhood: “I don’t wanna grow up, ’cause maybe if I...Why Whole Foods Is Saving Amazon—Not the Other Way Around
I enjoyed this article because it’s an insightful explanation of why Whole Foods’ brick and mortar presence is so valuable to an online company like Amazon. With the vast majority of retail sales still occurring in physical stores, it’s critical for...Amazon Buying Whole Foods
Hot off the presses…..$13.7 Billion The online retail giant announced Friday that is buying organic grocery chain Whole Foods (WFM) for $13.7 billion in cash. The deal values Whole Foods at $42 a share, 27% higher than where the stock was trading Thursday....
Amazon Opening a Drive-Up Grocery Store?
Yes, you read correctly. Amazon could be rolling out its drive-up grocery concept in Sunnyvale, California. Silicon Valley Business Journal: Amazon planning drive-up grocery stores with the first likely coming to Sunnyvale2012 Top 100 Retailers
Great list from Stores’ web site. Check it out. Stores.org ArticleA Round of Applause for Toys R Us
Toys R Us has done what many thought impossible; turn the company around and return it to a successful viable retailer. Jerry Storch (CEO) and company did it in the face of a terrible economy and increasing pressures from Walmart, Target and Amazon. The company is...By Rob Samtmann
Managing Principal of Equity Retail Brokers – Specializing in Tenant Representation and Leasing