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3 Reasons Why Macy’s Struggles Are Sad But Not Surprising

Macy’s announced this week that it’s moving forward with closing 68 stores and laying off nearly 4,000 workers after a holiday season that…

Jan 6, 2017

3 Reasons Why Macy’s Struggles Are Sad But Not Surprising

Jan 6, 2017

Brent Franson

A Post-Apocalypse Survival Guide for Retailers

In August, Macy’s announced that it will be shutting down another 100 stores, about 15% of their total store footprint. According to recent…

Nov 1, 2016

A Post-Apocalypse Survival Guide for Retailers

Nov 1, 2016

Brent Franson

Step Back, Technology: Retail Is Still King

To some, technology is the only vertical that matters.

Oct 26, 2016

Step Back, Technology: Retail Is Still King

Oct 26, 2016

Brent Franson

6 Leadership Lessons from the Original Republican

We’re currently witnessing the rapid and shocking disintegration of the Republican Party at the hands of a demagogue, a new — and dark —…

Aug 23, 2016

6 Leadership Lessons from the Original Republican

Aug 23, 2016

Brent Franson

An Open Letter to Nomi/Brickstream Customers and Employees

Last week, we learned that a competitor — NOMi (formerly Brickstream) — suddenly and unexpectedly went out of business. Of course, the…

Jul 19, 2016

Jul 19, 2016

Brent Franson

Retailers, Be Like Chick-fil-A (Or Die)

Earlier last month, an app springboarded past Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and, well, every other app in existence to claim the coveted…

Jul 12, 2016

Retailers, Be Like Chick-fil-A (Or Die)

Jul 12, 2016

Brent Franson

Master a New Skill With Quantity (Yes, Not Quality)

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” — Chinese proverb

Jun 23, 2016

Master a New Skill With Quantity (Yes, Not Quality)

Jun 23, 2016

Brent Franson

Don’t Quit Quitting

In my first days as a freshman at Suffolk University in downtown Boston, I didn’t have a clue how to meet people.

Jun 2, 2016

Don’t Quit Quitting

Jun 2, 2016

Brent Franson

Read This Before Applying to Work Here

Expectations: we’re always setting them, personally and professionally, but they’re especially crucial when we’re deciding where to work or…

May 24, 2016

Read This Before Applying to Work Here

May 24, 2016

Brent Franson

Is Retail Facing Its Own Hunger Games?

We all are keenly aware that traditional retail is going to change dramatically in the next decade.

May 18, 2016

Is Retail Facing Its Own Hunger Games?

May 18, 2016

Brent Franson

Brent Franson

Entrepreneur/Adventurer/Lifelong Student. CEO, Euclid Analytics. Previously Founding Team, Reputation.com. From Boulder, living/working in San Francisco.

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