06/23/09
» Saks Chief Cuts Orders to Avoid Discounts on Suits, Stilettos
Saks Inc., Neiman Marcus Group Inc. and other luxury retailers are reducing orders this year to limit supply and boost profitability.

06/15/09
» Stores' Cost-Cutting May Transform Retail
Consumers aren’t the only ones cutting back. Retailers are reducing their spending — with most broadline players slashing millions from their budgets as they try to counter withering sales.

06/10/09
» BERNS COMMUNICATIONS GROUP UNVEILS TRENDS IN DISTRESSED RETAIL NOTED BY LEADING INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Retail liquidation is expected to accelerate during the end of the second quarter, according to some bankruptcy liquidation experts who attended a recent industry roundtable hosted by Berns Communications Group.

06/08/09
» Recession Roundtable Anticipates More Retail Rumbles
A group of liquidation expects warned of more bankruptcies to come — and soon — during a recent roundtable sponsored here by Berns Communications Group.

05/28/09
» Retailers Are Spending Less, but There Is Consulting if Firms Know Where to Look
Many retail companies are in survival mode, so the majority of consulting projects they are willing to consider focus on ways to reduce costs, streamline operations, and protect already slim margins.

05/04/09
» Supermarket News: Survey Cites Areas for Cost-Cutting
Citing a benchmark survey of more than 20 North American operators, Karabus found that best-in-class retailers realize considerable savings in areas such as real estate costs, advertising spending and other areas.

06/02/2009
» Antony Karabus speaking at STORE2009 Conference, Toronto
Antony Karabus, CEO of Karabus Management, will be leading a discussion entitled "How Fit is Your Business? Cost Management Trends and Recommendations" STORE2009 is Canada's Retail Conference - more than 800 retail executives, suppliers and vendors attend the two-day annual event, which takes place June 1 & 2, 2009.

04/16/2009
» General Growth filing clouds future for stores
The bankruptcy of the second-largest U.S. mall owner, General Growth Properties Inc, will have little immediate effect on its retail tenants, but could hurt them down the road.

04/16/2009
» Marrying retail's art and science
Merchandise planning has taken on greater importance as stores battle slumping demand and customer traffic in the face of the recession and rising unemployment.

04/14/2009
» Notching it down
While some fashion designers close their studios and retailers shutter their windows, smaller Toronto-based retailers and manufacturers are buckling down for the recession.

04/14/2009
» Fashion's Shifting Paradigm
Moving ahead in the current economy will require fashion companies to be as flexible and innovative as they've claimed to be all along.

03/30/2009
» Supermarket News: Turning South
The recession that has battered the United States for several months made a sudden arrival in Canada late last year, bringing with it a chill of consumer caution expected to affect the fortunes of Canada's food retailers at least through the balance of the year.

03/24/2009
» Survival steps for retailers in today’s economic environment: Karabus Management recommendations
In order to help retail companies manage through the downturn, retail advisory firm Karabus Management (subsidiary of PwC Canada), today announced critical next steps retailers should take in order to meet the demands of this challenging economic environment.

03/24/2009
» Karabus Management to share insights at NYC event
Karabus Management is hosting a retail-focused event at the Soho Grand Hotel in New York on April 1, 2009. During an evening of cocktails and dining, Antony Karabus will share insights on the state of the retail industry and keys to survival in today's challenging economic environment. For more information contact Ilana Clamp, Karabus Management at 416-373-4235 or at iclamp@karabus.com

01/21/2009
» Grocers, Vendors Tussle On Pricing, Promotions
Supermarket chains turn up the heat on suppliers to lower wholesale prices while food companies dig in to hold on to recent price hikes.

01/20/2009
» Flush Times for Liquidators
Far-flung locales are being tapped as liquidators scurry to unload excess goods they are getting from retailers and manufacturers.

01/20/2009
» Circuit City’s Demise Lengthens Shadow
The chain's liquidation will add to the challenges facing retail real estate owners

12/24/2008
» 2008 a Mixed Bag for Food Operators
Despite rising costs, Wal-Mart rivalry, savvy supermarkets still manage to feed bottom line

12/23/2008
» Survey Details Retailers’ Cost-Cutting Strategy
Retailers’ strategy today involves far more than layoffs and store closings.

12/23/2008
» Sale allows Penn Traffic to Focus on Retail
Penn Traffic Co.closes $43 million all-cash sale of its wholesale business to C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc.

12/16/2008
» U.S. Retail Pain Jumps Border
Liquidation of Linens N' Things Canadian stores serves as a stark example of how quickly the domestic industry has fallen victim to the U.S.-led downturn.

12/15/2008
» More Signs Point to Deepening Economic Weakness
Canada.com, December 15, 2008

12/09/2008
» Private Brands Make for Critical Differentiator
New survey finds that a strong store brand program is among the best practices leading grocery retailers rely on to drive enhanced financial results

12/09/08
» CFOs Adjusting to Shaky Retail Climate
Retail finance executives take steps to limit damage during 2008 holiday season and into 2009

12/04/2008
» What Leading Retailers are Doing
What are successful retailers doing to stay alive and even prosper? Karabus Management and Willard Bishop interviewed 15 leading grocery retailers to get the answer.

12/03/2008
» Rise of Private-Label Products Gives Retailers Clout
Penny-pinching consumers have helped food retailers increase their sales of store-branded products

11/26/2008
» Power Shifts As Generic Brands Gain In Grocery Stores
Penny pinching consumers have helped food retailers increase their sales of store-branded products.

10/16/2008
» Karabus Management joins PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Canada announced today that it has acquired leading retail advisory firm, Karabus Management.

10/14/2008
» Holts Keeps Focused on the Details
Softening sales doesn't mean that luxury retailer Holt Renfrew & Co. Ltd. is retrenching. globeandmail.com, October 14, 2008

09/17/2008
» Fiscal Crisis Complicates Store Financing
U.S. Markets Stabilize After Banking Troubles.
Women's Wear Daily, September 17 2008

10/16/2008
» Retail Forward Conference

05/20/2008
» Karabus Management launches Retail G&A Benchmark
Karabus Management Launches Groundbreaking G&A Benchmark Study – Over 30 North American Retailers Already Participating

07/15/08
» Press Release

Karabus Management Relocates Corporate Headquarters
Retail Advisory Firm Opens Shop at Premier Canadian Mall

April 30 to May 2, 2008
» Merchandising Insight 2008

February 5, 2008
» Press Release
Finance Function Transformation: Antony Karabus presents at Retail Connections Executive Summit

October 15, 2007
» Antony Karabus interviews dressbarn CEO David Jaffe at Argyle's 2007 Leadership in Retail Forum

June 20, 2007
» Optimizing Markdowns: How to Achieve Meaningful ROI
Antony Karabus, CEO of Karabus Management, delivered the keynote presentation at the Retail Clearance and Markdowns Conference in Chicago, IL.

June 3, 2007
» Assortment Planning: Making More Intelligent Planning Decisions
Karabus Management facilitated this panel discussion, aimed at uncovering how retailers can drive business value through Markdown Optmization and Assortment Planning.

» Markdown Enhancements Drive Profitability Improvements

» Markdown Optimization Implementation

» Basic Inventory Optimization Program

» Improving Basic Apparel Goods Replenishment