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Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Buying Downwards "Ripe Time For Dollar Stores"

November 1, 2010

Peoples buying habits have changed over the past two years and the Dollar Store Industry is being rewarded for our current economic conditions. You also see a change from Target customers now shopping at these stores along with Walmart.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Chiootle Mexican Grill " Mucho Caliente"

November 1, 2010

Chipotle undoubtedly leads the way in "Fast Casual Mexican" theme restaurants. One thing that makes this model work extremely well is its simplicity. The restaurants are very easy to manage and extremely profitable.I always wonder why they out perform their competition so much, and its easy to see why. They offer fresher products, they never abandon their concept by adding senseless products that don't compliment their concept, and their committed to staying with what got them to where they are today.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Tough times ahead for Red Robin

November 1, 2010

While I like their burgers and their commitment to being a "family restaurant", I don't see a bright fututre for this company.While the last quarter showed a modest decline in comp sales, they were up against a terrible quarter in 2009 and I thought they should have at least broke even.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Why I like Cracker Barrel CBRL

November 1, 2010

While their growth has slowed significantly, Cracker Barrel continues to outperform their competitors like Texas Roadhouse, Ruby Tuesday, and Applebees because they know how to execute.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Walmart & Target vs. The "Dollar Industry"

November 1, 2010

As I follow the "Dollar Industry" especially in these economical challenging times, one would say "wow" they have to be hurting the likes of Walmart & Target. This is true, but only until there is a full recovery and people eventually will go back to their old shopping habits.

Rick SheaPresidentShea Marketing Consulting Inc.

Kellogg's Leadership in the Cereal Market Under Attack

October 28, 2010

We are what you would call a heavy user household for the cereal category .With 4 teenage and junior high school kids what could be easier on those busy Monday through Friday mornings than a quick bowl of cereal. It’s convenient, nutritious and tastes good. The adult brands like Special K and Fiber One also work well for Mom and Dad.

Rick SheaPresidentShea Marketing Consulting Inc.

Coffee Market Competition Remains Hot

October 20, 2010

Americans love their coffee and despite rising prices the love affair continues. Americans consume over $45 Billion dollars worth of coffee every year. Retail coffee shops like Starbucks drive most consumption but foodservice locations (offices, hotels, schools, restaurants) and the supermarket and grocery channel also drive strong sales. Despite a fickle and price sensitive consumer, coffee consumption continues to grow. As one would expect competition remains intense with ever growing crossover of retail brands (Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Caribou, Peets) into the home and foodservice channels.

John WilkersonExecutive DirectorBELLWETHER SERVICES, LLC

Retailers, Consumers, Gen Y shapes Dow Transports

October 9, 2010

Analysis of:What the Heck is a Sustainable Supply Network Anyway? | www.reuters.com

A Sustainable Supply Chain Network is comprised of raw materials as they flow from source to product to disposal/reuse. Transporters are slowly changing and adjusting to retailer calls to go green.