Amazon’s Halo Effect

There has been a great deal of positive press regarding Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market.  I think it’s time we explore the possibility that the acquisition may not be as incredible as everyone is expecting. It seems that Amazon has experienced the halo effect with this acquisition.   Wikipedia defines the Halo Effect as “the […]

Can Best Buy’s 5-Point Plan Work?

Many pundits are forecasting the demise of big box retailers, including troubled Best Buy. Sales are down. The stock has been pummeled. Now the company has brought in a new CEO with a new 5-step plan to turn things around. Let’s take a closer look at his strategy. 1. Reinvigorate the customer experience The first […]