GLG News by Experts in the Retail Council

John DominoPrincipalJTD Retail Strategies

SUPERVALU comes up short again

November 9, 2011

Analysis of:SUPERVALU Shifts Cap-Ex Away From Save-A-Lot | supermarketnews.com

This article from Supermarket News presents a positive view of SUPERVALU’s recent announcement that it would only open 80-90 Save-A-Lot (SAL) stores in FY12, rather than the 160 stores previously announced. The chain will use the freed-up capital to increase the number of conventional stores to be remodeled to 80-90 from the original plan of 55-75. In the article, four respected industry analysts compliment SUPERVALU management on this shift in capital spending priorities.

Nicholas WhitePresidentRetail Horizons, Inc

Jewelers face higher risk in diamond supply, price volatility and demand

November 9, 2011

DeBeers's managing owner, Nicky Oppenheimer, said the family has sold its shares in the business to AngloAmerican, which will control about 85% of the legendary diamond group. According to the JCK report, AngloAmerican “has embraced modern corporate governance, and is considered well-run and professional.” That is business speak for maximizing shareholder value, which means selling a lot more diamonds at today’s inflated prices at retailers like Zale, Signet, Tiffany, Blue Nile and Birks & Mayors.

Nicholas WhitePresidentRetail Horizons, Inc

Young Billionaires Capitalize on New Consumer Norms

September 23, 2011

Analysis of:The Forbes 400 | www.forbes.com

Whether by design or luck, consumers’ need for safety and belonging appears to be the force behind some of America’s newest fortunes.

Nicholas WhitePresidentRetail Horizons, Inc

Is Zale in Recession?

September 8, 2011

One year after Zale began its fourth (or is it fifth or sixth?) turnaround attempt since 2003, the company’s newest and least experienced management team seems headed for mediocrity at best, and failure at worst, as pricing decisions catch up with management.  Managers cannot be held accountable for inflation, speculation, or underlying changes in the economy, but they are responsible for planning, pricing, assortments, inventory levels and positioning strategy.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

El Pollo Loco Says "Feel The Mexcellence"

August 4, 2011

With sagging year over end sales, El Pollo Loco looks to the male consumer from the ages of 25-49.They are getting ready to advertise on TV, the web, radio, and within their own four walls.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Ruby Tuesday's Marketing Strategies Are Not Increasing Sales

August 4, 2011

Ruby's Tuesday's disappointing results over the last 5 years continue to be very disturbing even though they increased slightly over 2010 this past quarter.I think instead of expanding on different concepts, they should focus solely on their cash cow which is Ruby Tuesdays.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Restaurant Facts At A Glance

August 4, 2011

2011 Restaurant Industry Overview Sales: $604 billionLocations: 960,000Employees: 12.8 million — one of the largest private-sector employersRestaurant-industry share of the food dollar: 49%

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Cracker Barrel To Have New Leadership

August 2, 2011

Cracker Barrel names Sandra Cochran CEOPersonally I think there is more behind this than what we are being told.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

What Consumers Want From A Sandwich Chain

August 2, 2011

What the consumer wants from a sandwich chain-lunch vs. dinner: Beyond satisfaction of hunger, drivers differ somewhat depending on daypart. At lunch, consumers place more importance on health and portability,likely because more consumers take sandwiches to-go at lunch and may prefer a light and healthy midday meal. More consumers also say they prefer to eat their favorite sandwich for any meal at lunch, indicating that lunch sandwich purchases are more routine than dinner purchases. On the other hand, portion size is more important to consumers at dinner. Consumers may be more willing to veer from healthy eating at dinner andmay tend to eat a more substantial meal in the evening. Additionally, consumers say that quality and price play a stronger role when ordering sandwiches for dinner occasions.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

DineEquity's Focus On Applebees Not Good For Ihop

August 2, 2011

DineEquity's second quarter results demonstrate another impressive performance by the team at Applebee's, where they have now seen a full year of positive same-restaurant sales growth, evidence that brand revitalization strategies are working, new menu items are more appealing, and the popular "two for twenty" price strategy seems to be working.

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