We realize that this is a major area where we need to focus attention.

We realize that this is a major area where we need to focus attention.

They were off most people's radar for a long time and we were constantly hearing from smaller retailers who were read more

They were off most people's radar for a long time and we were constantly hearing from smaller retailers who were blowing through the product. It's clear that in certain markets, this brand was almost a cult hit. It's more of a middle America story, but I think they look at bigger markets as having growth potential.

Wretched excess is an unfortunate human trait that turns a perfectly good idea such as Christmas into a frenzy of read more

Wretched excess is an unfortunate human trait that turns a perfectly good idea such as Christmas into a frenzy of last-minute shopping.

There's a fair amount of resilience in the consumer.

There's a fair amount of resilience in the consumer.

The highest qualities of character must be earned.

The highest qualities of character must be earned.

It is easier to influence strong than weak characters in life

It is easier to influence strong than weak characters in life

We were respected by the community. How is the community going to treat us now?

We were respected by the community. How is the community going to treat us now?

Live every day as if it were your last and then some day you'll be right.

Live every day as if it were your last and then some day you'll be right.

The man whose authority is recent is always stern.

The man whose authority is recent is always stern.