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May 11, 2007

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Rag Shop files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The crafts retailer is hurt by “market conditions and increasing competition”. Another victim of Wal-Mart competition?

The taste that launched 1,000 parking tickets. LA Times story on the successful frozen yogurt store that only sells two flavors. Great lessons in ambition, branding, and knowing your customer. (via Signals vs Noise)

Apple store mini, now at Best Buy. Best Buy is rolling out new Apple sections in some of their stores, looking like mini versions of the actual Apple store. The story has a photo of the new area.

New York Times ran an article on the fast fashion chain, Forever 21. Talks about the business motivations behind it, the strategy in execution, and the challenges in doing so.

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  1. Rag Shop can't find buy; stores to close - No Turn On Red | Blogging the retail industry, social media, branding, and how to connect with your customer
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    [...] month I mentioned that crafts retailer Rag Shop had filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection. Just over a month later, they have announced that they cannot find a buyer for the stores and will [...]

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