I think it will be successful initially because it's new and different. But long-term, I don't think the business has a great chance of succeeding in its current incarnation -- not from a design point of view but from a merchandising point of view. I don't know that the merchandise outperformed the competition. - Todd Slater Quotes
I think it will be successful initially because it's new and different. But long-term, I don't think the business has a great chance of succeeding in its current incarnation -- not from a design point of view but from a merchandising point of view. I don't know that the merchandise outperformed the competition. Todd Slater
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I think because of the easy comparisons, apparel has an opportunity to stand out through the rest of the quarter compared to some of the other categories. - Todd Slater Quotes

I think because of the easy comparisons, apparel has an opportunity to stand out through the rest of the quarter compared to some of the other categories.

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 Opportunity
The looks have become cleaner and more basic. The ramifications for that are lower price points and lower margins. - Todd Slater Quotes

The looks have become cleaner and more basic. The ramifications for that are lower price points and lower margins.

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Men's wear is certainly a difficult market to be in right now and it needs real help. - Todd Slater Quotes

Men's wear is certainly a difficult market to be in right now and it needs real help.

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Mervyn's & Marshall Field's continue to implode, and there is no sign of stabilization. - Todd Slater Quotes

Mervyn's & Marshall Field's continue to implode, and there is no sign of stabilization.

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Clearly the economy is not helping. Consumers are relatively strapped, and they're focusing more of their time and attention on the big discount days, like black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) and today. - Todd Slater Quotes

Clearly the economy is not helping. Consumers are relatively strapped, and they're focusing more of their time and attention on the big discount days, like black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) and today.

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I think consumers rested a little in June after spending their hearts out in April and May. - Todd Slater Quotes

I think consumers rested a little in June after spending their hearts out in April and May.

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The weekly updates were a little tedious and not terribly relevant. They generally don't measure trends very well. - Todd Slater Quotes

The weekly updates were a little tedious and not terribly relevant. They generally don't measure trends very well.

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Right now there's no deal on the Gordie Howe project. Obviously it's something we've taken a look at and are looking at, but we haven't made a deal on anything. ... Right now it's just a little too early. - Todd Slater Quotes

Right now there's no deal on the Gordie Howe project. Obviously it's something we've taken a look at and are looking at, but we haven't made a deal on anything. ... Right now it's just a little too early.

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Gap has to know that it can't spend its way to success. The marketing message may be good, but if they can't get their product right, it won't help. The consumer ultimately votes with the wallet. - Todd Slater Quotes

Gap has to know that it can't spend its way to success. The marketing message may be good, but if they can't get their product right, it won't help. The consumer ultimately votes with the wallet.

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 Gap Marketing
Purchasing patterns have been changing for a long time. It used to be you bought for Christmas when you bought for back-to-school. Today, there's no reason to buy ahead of your need when you can buy it when you need it at a better price. - Todd Slater Quotes

Purchasing patterns have been changing for a long time. It used to be you bought for Christmas when you bought for back-to-school. Today, there's no reason to buy ahead of your need when you can buy it when you need it at a better price.

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