Dying Is Easy. Retail Is Hard. (Update)
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62 min
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2 min
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Fundraising & VC, Leadership, Books & Authors
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What It Covers
Macy's CEO Tony Spring discusses turnaround strategy while facing $6 billion market cap versus estimated $11 billion real estate value, plus independent bookstore owner's downtown revitalization efforts.
Notable Moment
Retail expert Mark Cohen reveals Macy's historically abused vendor relationships through late payments, excessive demands for advertising allowances, and exclusivity requirements, driving brands to seek alternative distribution channels.
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