The brand is not seen very negatively but it is seen as being somewhat tired and traditional, younger consumers especially see it as a place that is for the older generation and for a different era. Neil Saunders More Quotes by Neil Saunders More Quotes From Neil Saunders Amazon will not necessarily be spooked by the increase in costs, indeed, it sees the higher shipping expense as an investment in the Prime platform and as a way to retain the loyalty of its shoppers. As the top line results testify, there is some merit in this argument. Neil Saunders top-news It still comes across as a tired company that has little to offer, in today's cutthroat retail environment that's not good enough, and it suggests that That Sears is still on a journey where the ultimate destination is failure. Neil Saunders top-news There is now a complete blurring of the lines between online and offline. Neil Saunders technology It is a necessary evil, amazon exists in a world where a lot of retailers have the advantage of allowing customers to pick things up the same day in stores. Neil Saunders technology Tacos remain very popular with consumers. Neil Saunders top-news Some of it is marketing. Neil Saunders top-news It is logical that it (Nestle) should start with the YES! product as it is one it promotes as natural and its audience is a younger, more environmentally conscious consumer. Neil Saunders environment While challenges to the full-line business are, at least in part, to be expected, the deterioration at the off-price division is more troubling. Neil Saunders business IKEA is very conscious that they have to make more effort to be where people want them to be, the old big store model was very' build it and they will come.' But that no longer applies. Neil Saunders world Without a rise in wages, Amazon would be placing itself at a disadvantage in the labor market. Neil Saunders technology The new tariffs are bad news for the retail sector. Neil Saunders top-news CVS (CVS.N) and Walgreens have become particularly reliant on the pharmacy side to drive their businesses forward. Neil Saunders business Amazon's acquisition of PillPack is a warning shot in what is about to become a major battle within the pharmacy space. Neil Saunders business The U.S. private label for Walmart has always been an entry price, it tends to be at the lower end of the pricing spectrum, I think that's how it will probably work in India as well. Neil Saunders business While the negative reports of braking issues will not deter Tesla brand enthusiasts, it might raise doubts among the more casual buyer, it is important not to be too harsh on Tesla as other vehicles have had their share of safety and technical issues. The issue for Tesla is that unlike other car companies, it is a young brand that needs to win people over so can't afford too many missteps. Neil Saunders company-news Tax cuts, bonuses and good tax refunds have all been a windfall to consumers who have responded by increasing spending, this rising tide has floated most retail boats, Macy's among them. Neil Saunders business Often, as well as spending the money to buy the brand or business, you then have to spend more to do something strategic that will propel growth, and that means paying out twice before getting a return. Neil Saunders business Restaurant Brands needs to up the pace of innovation if Restaurant Brands is to grow further. Neil Saunders company-news This will, in our view, more than offset any sales gains made in local currency terms. Neil Saunders healthcare This is something of a tacit admission that Apple is struggling to be innovative on the iPhone front and needs longer to come up with radical new ideas, that said, it is a sensible move that reflects the reality of the market and will allow Apple to re-set expectations, of both the market and consumers, in terms of the product lifecycle. Neil Saunders tech
