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Mark MariottiChief Executive OfficerFuture Management Holdings Inc

Social In-Security

September 24, 2010

Analysis of:Social Security: Where Do We Go From Here? | www.aarp.org

Is Social Security an annuity or entitlement? 

Rick SheaPresidentShea Marketing Consulting Inc.

Food Industry Mergers To Rise In 2011

September 7, 2010

Analysis of:Food Industry Mergers To Rise in 2011 | seekingalpha.com

Competitive activity remains intense,interest rates are ridiculously low and shoppers are more price sensitive than ever before. These factors will lead to further food industry consolidation in 2011. This is the first of a series of articles on potential merger or acquisition candidates for the supermarket industry. Think of it as fantasy football for the food industry. Some players go for a high value others are acquired on the cheap.In this part we will tackle the food retailers. Folks like Walmart ,Target and Kroger get the most news but many smaller retailers will need to continue to drive cost savings through mergers. The food retailing industry remains driven by actions of the consumer and the consumer is telling them they want better costs with great quality. This has led to food products being sold in all channels of trade. The food industry major retailers are classified into eight major types:Traditional Supermarkets: Kroger,Safeway,Super ValuMass Merchandisers: Walmart,Target,MeijerClub Stores :Costco,Sam's,BJ'sDollar : Dollar General, Dollar Tree,Family DollarDrug : CVS,WalgreensConvenience : 7-11,WawaNatural and Organic : Whole Foods,Trader JoesExtreme Value : Aldi,Save A-LotOne of the leaders in growth has been the dollar store industry with its ever expanding selection of food and consumer packaged goods. This has put pressure on traditional supermarkets like Kroger along with discounters like Walmart. Expect further consolidation in both traditional supermarkets and dollar stores.

Mark MariottiChief Executive OfficerFuture Management Holdings Inc

Uncertain, and scary times...

August 24, 2010

Uncertain, and scary times in the stock market are nothing new.  Today many various markets, banking, finance, insurance,  general industries, and various investment vehicles are under uncertain, and scary times.

Mark MariottiChief Executive OfficerFuture Management Holdings Inc

US Socioeconmic Bracket Creep

August 16, 2010

Analysis of:Reagan insider: 'GOP destroyed U.S. economy' | www.marketwatch.com

US Socioeconomic Bracket Creep - The trigger will be the growing gap between economic classes. During the last financial bubble (from 2002 to 2006) the top 1% of Americans received two-thirds of the gain in national income, while the bottom 90% got only 12%. This growing Socioeconomic wealth gap is not the financial market's fault, it's the decaying fruit of bad economic policy.

Mark MariottiChief Executive OfficerFuture Management Holdings Inc

The New Normal Ab-Normal

August 14, 2010

Analysis of:The Point of No Return | www.theatlantic.com

The New Normal Ab-Normal has begun - we must go forward with better intel and more of a focus on preservation of capital v risk reward.My thoughts on the potential impacts on capital flows and more specific on European real estate either way should issues remain on the current course, if an Israeli air strike could unfold, are very bleak in any outcome other than peace.

John WilkersonExecutive DirectorBELLWETHER SERVICES, LLC

Green is the Outlook for Apparel Brands and Retailers, Nike, REI, Adidas, Amazon

August 12, 2010

Analysis of:Green Global Supply Chain Continues at Consumer’s Doorstep | www.trade-compliance.org

How Green are your Sneakers and Outdoor Apparel?   Will the Outdoor Retail Trade, Eco Index fuel Q4, 2010 industry growth?  

John WilkersonExecutive DirectorBELLWETHER SERVICES, LLC

Retail Leaders Wal-mart, Lowes, Office Depot named to Top Renewable Energy List

August 10, 2010

Retailers are listening to consumers and planning for long term cost control. Leading edge sustainability leaders; Kohl’s, Starbucks, Safeway and others are named to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) list.  

John WilkersonExecutive DirectorBELLWETHER SERVICES, LLC

BNY Mellon, HSBC, Dell, Washington, DC share one Common Business Strategy

August 9, 2010

Analysis of:EPA Announces Nation’s Top 50 Green Power Organizations | yosemite.epa.gov

Public sector visionaries; cites of Houston, Portland & Dallas as well as industry leaders Kohl’s, Johnson & Johnson, Whole Foods and Bloomberg all share an important business strategy, a long term commitment to the environmental and cost control. Little known leading metric for mid term energy investors is more than six years young. 

Mark MariottiChief Executive OfficerFuture Management Holdings Inc

Is Congress Anti; Social Security & Small Business?

August 4, 2010

If Congress is Anti; Social Security & Small Business- then the entire Global Economy going forward for the next century will be under duress.

John WilkersonExecutive DirectorBELLWETHER SERVICES, LLC

Biodiversity, Risk Management and the Food Supply Chain

August 3, 2010

Analysis of:The Biodiversity Risk Lurking in the Supply Chain | www.sdcexec.com

As the U.S. Security Exchange Commission (S.E.C.) shapes 2010 corporate climate change reporting, Import Food Supply Chains are managing risks.  Brands such as Chiquita, Dole and Pepsi are leading the market. 

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