2/8/08
“Wal-mart tapping the first solar electric store”
By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 1/28/2008 12:33:00 PM
In Chino, California Wal-mart stores will be installing its first 390 kilowatt solar power system in an effort to conserve energy as well as money and decrease the greenhouse gas output that Wal-mart has. Wal-mart hopes to install 22 of these solar power systems in Wal-mart stores, Sam’s Clubs, and distribution centers throughout California and Hawaii. The stores are expected to achieve savings on current utilities on the first day of operation.
The entire project is financed by deferred capital expense. "Wal-Mart is moving forward with its commitment to conserve energy, reduce energy costs and lower greenhouse gas emissions -- and this project is a step in the right direction,” said Kim Saylors-Laster, vp of energy, Wal-Mart.
The solar panels that the stores will be using are said to be fifty percent more effective than conventional solar panels. They also are expected to provide up to thirty percent of the total electric power in stores in which they are installed. www.hometextilestoday.com
Friday, February 8, 2008
Sunday, February 3, 2008
• Social Trends that you see – which retailers have not yet identified or actively targeted
Of course the Hispanic population is much underrepresented as far as clothing goes. Over the next few years the Hispanic population will more than double, and will become the majority in America. So now is the time for retailers to start doing their research on that population as well actively targeting them.
Customer profile
Forever 21
Forever 21 is a young women’s clothing company that was started in 1984 by Don W. Chang, who is currently the president and CEO. Most consumers are of college age or in high school. Mainly these individuals are very fashion forward and trendy as well as on a budget. Clothing is mass produced, therefore prices are very low. The company is based out of Los Angeles, California, privately held, corporate hierarchy, and employs 6,000 people in the United States.
It’s SIC code is 5621 - Women's Clothing Stores. Current competitors are Charlotte Russe Holding Inc., The Wet Seal Inc., and bebe stores Inc.
On December 31, 2004 at the end of their fiscal year their approximate sales were $640,000,000. Forever 21 is also the parent company for Heritage 1981 and Twelvebytwelve.
Forever 21 is a young women’s clothing company that was started in 1984 by Don W. Chang, who is currently the president and CEO. Most consumers are of college age or in high school. Mainly these individuals are very fashion forward and trendy as well as on a budget. Clothing is mass produced, therefore prices are very low. The company is based out of Los Angeles, California, privately held, corporate hierarchy, and employs 6,000 people in the United States.
It’s SIC code is 5621 - Women's Clothing Stores. Current competitors are Charlotte Russe Holding Inc., The Wet Seal Inc., and bebe stores Inc.
On December 31, 2004 at the end of their fiscal year their approximate sales were $640,000,000. Forever 21 is also the parent company for Heritage 1981 and Twelvebytwelve.
Monday, January 28, 2008
SWOT analysis
Strengths: I am dedicated to my school work.
I work hard on whatever I do.
Prompt in whatever I do.
Able to adapt to certain situations quickly.
Weaknesses: Sometimes I procrastinate.
Tend to set unrealistic goals.
Some people tend to think that I am demanding.
Opportunities: I want to travel and see the world affordably.
In less than five years I want to be debt free with a wonderful job
in a different state.
Graduation!!!!
Threats: Lack of focus.
I work hard on whatever I do.
Prompt in whatever I do.
Able to adapt to certain situations quickly.
Weaknesses: Sometimes I procrastinate.
Tend to set unrealistic goals.
Some people tend to think that I am demanding.
Opportunities: I want to travel and see the world affordably.
In less than five years I want to be debt free with a wonderful job
in a different state.
Graduation!!!!
Threats: Lack of focus.
RCS 261: Mission Statement
My goal in life is to be successful at whatever I do in life, and to treat others the way that I want to be treated.
Friday, January 18, 2008
RCS 261-01(Spr.08) Online shopping vs.In store shopping
RCS 261-01 1/18/08
I would prefer online shopping to in store shopping on certain items. Shopping online is just so much easier. I can usually find the sizes that I’m looking for without the hassle of combing through tons of racks. Plus, some sites offer online specials and free shipping, which is just another incentive for me to shop online. With online shopping you also have a greater variety of items to choose from. However I would not buy pants online unless I was familiar with the size measurements of that particular retailer. But other than that, that is really the only downside for me when it comes to online shopping.
S. Williams
I would prefer online shopping to in store shopping on certain items. Shopping online is just so much easier. I can usually find the sizes that I’m looking for without the hassle of combing through tons of racks. Plus, some sites offer online specials and free shipping, which is just another incentive for me to shop online. With online shopping you also have a greater variety of items to choose from. However I would not buy pants online unless I was familiar with the size measurements of that particular retailer. But other than that, that is really the only downside for me when it comes to online shopping.
S. Williams
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