Category Retail

Ugly Veggies Might Save the Planet

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital Recent studies have indicated that damage to the environment has progressed further than previously believed, so numerous corporations across industries are making changes to reduce waste and increase sustainability in their production processes. The produce…

Reading the Retail Room

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital Fears of the “retailpocalypse” have died down, but brick and mortar retailers may be overlooking some of the most pressing problems they face in their attempts to innovate and better serve modern customers. Following dismal…

Competing Within Your Industry

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital Standing out in your industry can be tricky, especially if you work in a competitive field. To get ahead of your competition, it’s important to develop and demonstrate the unique qualities you and your business…

Pet Industry Booms

Sam Permutt, Express Trade Capital Despite uncertainty in several consumer product industries, the pet product industry is not only surviving, but growing. Indeed, many would say it’s flourishing as sales of specialized pet services (including groomers, trainers, and boarders) and…

Toys R Us Begins Liquidation

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital With consistently falling sales and pressure from several lenders, Toys R Us has begun liquidating its inventory ahead of planned store closures. The retailer’s difficulties have only increased since filing for Chapter 11 last fall.…

Kohl’s Brings in Aldi

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital Kohl’s announced today that it will bring discount grocer Aldi into as many as 10 of its stores in a pilot test. The department store chain hopes to cut down on its brick and mortar…

Bon-Ton Files for Chapter 11

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital Retail chain Bon-Ton has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief. The apparel retailer has been struggling with sales losses, mounting debt and management upheaval for some time. Late last year, the business invoked a 30-day…