How would you describe retail in 2011?
What do you think will happen in 2012?
Discuss!
Shopko will open more Shopko Hometown stores as a result of the Shopko-Pamida merger:
http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/shopko-pamida-to-merge/article_8e4c021a-3bb1-5b03-b35c-13013181010e.html
As we all know, Sears Holdings is not doing well...and this may well be "the year" when the weaker of the two brands comprising Sears Holdings has to fall.
Some pretty credible predictions from supermarket industry observers; note that some of the trends they anticipate will manifest over several years
http://supermarketnews.com/news/customer-driven-industry-experts-share-predictions