Author Archives: Phyllis Ezop

With many retailers struggling, some of their suppliers signaled an intent to sell directly to consumers, like internet marketers do. This cuts out retailer middlemen. For example, Procter and Gamble is trying direct-to-consumer selling, according to a July Wall Street … Continue reading →

Big Data, analytics and technology can lead to better decision making and enhanced productivity, enabling companies to compete more effectively in today’s fast changing world. To reap those benefits, however, data needs to be meaningful and technology must be used … Continue reading →

We repeatedly hear about the struggles of traditionally bricks and mortar retailers. Many have been closing stores as retailing undergoes tremendous change and online shopping continues to grow. While internet marketers like Amazon thrive, the outlook for physical retail stores … Continue reading →

A recent Wall Street Journal article (May 26, 2016) with the headline “Focus Is In, Scale Is Out for Tech Giants,” tells that major tech companies have been shedding lines of business. The article mentions that Microsoft has been dismantling … Continue reading →

The most recent earnings report for Alphabet, Google’s parent company, indicated that the company’s big bet moonshot businesses did not perform well in terms of revenue and earnings. The article “Big ‘Bets’ Temper Google’s Earnings” by Jack Nicas in the … Continue reading →