Clear It Out

| Curt Barry

Faced with a boatload of inventory after a lackluster holiday? You’re not alone. Many retailers fell well short of sales plans that were fairly conservative

NRF Board to Congress: Help!

| MCM staff

The National Retail Federation’s board of directors has called on Congress and President George W. Bush to enact legislation to stimulate the nation

PROBLEMS IN STORE?

| Jim Tierney

Most observers agree that Sharper Image CEO Steve Lightman has what it takes to run a direct business. But he doesn’t have retail experience, and for