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Cathy StaufferOwnerCathyStaufferConsulting

Amazon Branded Accessories Should be a No Brainer For Buyers

September 22, 2009

Analysis of:Amazon starts own consumer electronics brand | www.videobusiness.com

Amazon's house brand of CE accessories should translate into incremental revenue and profit and higher customer satisfaction.  Having the right accessories from the moment consumers set up their electronics, backed by a retailer they trust, in packaging that's very easy to open (don't underestimate the aggravation factor traditional accessory packaging causes), at great value, is all good for Amazon and their customers.

Cathy StaufferOwnerCathyStaufferConsulting

Adobe and Omniture - A Sum Much Greater Than The Parts

September 17, 2009

Analysis of:Adobe Says It's Buying Omniture To Fill Customer Need>ADBE | online.wsj.com

The value proposition created by combining Adobe creation tools and Omniture analytics could be truly transformative for Adobe, and for a whole industry of designers, advertisers, publishers and e-tailers. The sad truth is, even with all the strides made in slick analytics and cool web creation tools, when it comes to truly optimizing websites, advertisers and business operators still too often feel like they're driving blind.

Cathy StaufferOwnerCathyStaufferConsulting

Pop Up Retail Can Prop Up Retail Results

September 16, 2009

Analysis of:For Toys 'R' Us, Holidays Are Open and Shut | online.wsj.com

Whether it's for a week or for a season, Pop-Up stores can be one of the most efficient and exciting ways to extend brand reach, relevancy and access, generating both immediate direct response sales and long term brand building. While it’s not a new concept, with lots of available retail space and motivated landlords anxious to boost occupancy and traffic, it is particularly timely for creative and opportunistic companies looking to gain mind share and market share.

Tal RaesideManaging DirectorInsight Strategic Services

Netbooks Trying to Find Their Niche

September 2, 2009

Analysis of:Netbooks post higher demand than notebook PCs in Q2 | www.telecompaper.com

The netbook market has emerged with great fanfare as PC manufacturers and even mobile operators are looking to this device category to spur growth. Netbooks, while appealing in emerging markets, will face the difficult hurdle of creating a position between laptops and smartphones in developed markets in order to succeed.

Joe WeingartenExecutive DirectorMacintosh Reseller Association

Apple must enter new markets to continue growth

September 2, 2009

Analysis of:Apple, Facing Competition, Readies iPhone for Launch in Giant China Market | online.wsj.com

Apple is becoming a mature company with its growth slowing in the US and Europe. Microsoft has realized it must change its OS to compete with the Mac and is doing so with Windows 7. So for Apple to continue to grow it has to expand into more markets and has had to change it ways.

Tal RaesideManaging DirectorInsight Strategic Services

Dell’s Smartphone Effort is an Uphill Battle

August 28, 2009

Analysis of:Dell Developing Phones for China | online.wsj.com

For the last couple years Dell has coveted entry into the smartphone market. Unfortunately for Dell, their PC-related assets do not necessarily translate to the mobile industry, and success in the highly-competitive handset business will prove very difficult.

Cathy StaufferOwnerCathyStaufferConsulting

Is Dell Going To Lose Interest in Their Consumer Retail Business?

August 28, 2009

Analysis of:Dell Profit Falls 23% on Lower Sales | online.wsj.com

Clearly Dell missed out not being an established retail PC brand as consumers shifted from desktops to notebooks, and with it their shopping behaviors.  But, since Michael Dell returned as CEO in 2007, Dell has established relationships with many of the largest retailers around the world, and now has over 40,000 retail points of distribution, yet consumer growth has been slow and difficult. 

Cathy StaufferOwnerCathyStaufferConsulting

How does Best Buy compete against baked bean promotions?

August 17, 2009

Analysis of:Walmart’s Profit Tops Analysts’ Estimates on Cost Reductions | www.bloomberg.com

In their recent earnings report, WalMart said "The chain also attracted more customers, helped by price reductions on its Sam's Choice Black Angus beef patties, baked beans and flat-panel televisions to lucre customers." Beef patties, baked beans and flat-panel TVs?? Never before have these three items come together to deliver favorable earnings results -- is this part of the "new normal", and if so, how does Best Buy compete with that?

Joe WeingartenExecutive DirectorMacintosh Reseller Association

Why I won't be buying Apple iTablet.

August 5, 2009

Analysis of:Why consumers won't buy tablets | news.cnet.com

The rumors are flying on a new Apple Tablet computer coming this September, will this be a hit or a flop?

Tal RaesideManaging DirectorInsight Strategic Services

Motorola Shows That Mobile Handsets are a Difficult Business

August 3, 2009

Analysis of:Motorola Breaks String of Losses, but Cellphone Sales Continue Slide | online.wsj.com

Despite a legacy of global handset success, Motorola is struggling to survive in the competitive mobile phone business.

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