Tag Archives: sounding board

Sounding Board: Losing sleep

Posted on May 1, 2011 by .

A looming discrimination suit is keeping Walmart executives up at night. But the real concern is not whether the retailer will survive, but how … Continue reading →

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Sounding Board: The eyes have it

Posted on Apr 1, 2011 by .

What can retailers learn by literally looking through the eyes of their customers? By Len Lewis If you are in the supermarket one day … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 04 Article Archives, Columns

Sounding Board: Who shall lead?

Posted on Mar 1, 2011 by .

The recent medical leave of Apple’s founder Steve Jobs pushes succession planning to the forefront. By Len Lewis I like to think that companies … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 03 Article Archives, Columns

Sounding Board: Time to build

Posted on Feb 1, 2011 by .

While the economy has some retailers stuck in survival mode, many of America’s top companies were conceived in tough times. By Len Lewis Time … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 02 Article Archives, Columns

Sounding Board: Not boxed in

Posted on Jan 3, 2011 by .

The CEO of The Container Store says loyalty—to employees, customers and vendors—is the linchpin of the retailer’s success. By Len Lewis How would you … Continue reading →

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