Wal-Mart made the decision today to reduce Mike Duke with long-term Wal-Mart executive Doug McMillon.  This is a rather abrupt move considering Wal-Mart’s history of retaining CEO’s for long periods of time.  I still believe that Wal-Mart is the best positioned retailer to fight off Amazon.  It is my opinion, that the company should offer...Read More

Here is Tim Travis’ research report on Wal-Mart Inc. (WMT) on Feb 11th 2013.   http://seekingalpha.com/article/1172201-wal-mart-remains-built-to-last-regardless-of-competitive-threat-of-amazonRead More

In this article the author outlines the usual reasons why Sears (SHLD) has declined over the last several years. His comments on declining sales, lack of revenue growth, asset dispositions, and management changes are all accurate.  What people don’t realize is that one of the smartest decisions Edward Lampert made was not too invest any...Read More