Howard Davidowitz
Howard Davidowitz
borrowing brains concerning growth income less level moderate percent personal savings
We had moderate growth in income but we're borrowing our brains out. The most concerning thing is that the level of savings is at less than one percent of personal income,
hispanic percentage
Is Wal-Mart going after the Hispanic and African-American consumers? Absolutely. They're a significant percentage of Wal-Mart shoppers,
boost brilliant dramatic few lead next percent sales small turnaround
I think its a brilliant strategy. Make small improvements that will boost sales even 4 to 5 percent over the next few years and that could lead to a dramatic turnaround for the company,
estate percent
The real estate has shrunk by more than 50 percent and is going to be shrunk again,
gone percent retailers toy
In the toy industry, about 60 percent of the independent retailers have already gone out of business.
maybe percent
You will still see 50 percent off on merchandise but maybe not 70 to 80 percent off.
areas biggest bottom fixed line percent problem supposed supposedly
Lacy is 100 percent accountable. This is supposed to be one of his biggest areas of expertise. He supposedly fixed this problem before and here we go again. The bottom line is, who's supposed to be watching?
direct money print radio simply terrific
I think this is terrific for consumers. Telemarketers will simply have to reallocate money to more direct mail, television, radio and print advertising,
direct money print radio simply terrific
I think this is terrific for consumers, ... Telemarketers will simply have to reallocate money to more direct mail, television, radio and print advertising.
commission exchange prior securities
I think the Securities and Exchange Commission better look at this because what you've got is prior misstatement,
martha message
I think there's a message to Martha in here, and part of this may be negotiation.
heavy holidays meeting promotions retailers sales
I think there will be heavy promotions over the holidays because retailers have not been meeting their sales plans.
bounce brands buying companies direct major margins mean quick risks sales shrewd
I think there are major risks in sales and margins when you're a middleman. More and more companies are buying direct and don't see a need for Helen of Troy. Their brands are not that powerful, ... This doesn't mean it can't bounce back. They have to be shrewd and quick to right the ship.
consumer costs debt energy exploding higher interest last month rolls spite
I think the real story last month was that in spite of higher interest rates, exploding energy costs and debt levels, the American consumer rolls on.