David Brody
David Brody
David Brodyis an American historian, who is professor emeritus of history at the University of California-Davis...
positive surprise
The positive surprise comes from the merchandising operations, which is encouraging.
chance decent hold
There's a decent chance that some will hold out for at least $19.
obviously previous sales trend
Obviously (the same-stores sales) were much better than the trend in the previous part of the year.
emphasize trying
We're trying to emphasize that it's not better here, it's just different,
anyone
It's 50-50 that they'll get anyone else at $18.
came downhill figure happened town
(They) can always say Wal-Mart came to town in 1994 and it's been all downhill since, but they have had 12 years to figure out a way to do better, and it hasn't happened yet.
bay bit earnings financial previous replace saying services situation
It's a bit of win-win situation for the two. The Bay is saying it will replace all of the previous earnings generated by the financial services over the 10-year alliance.
picking
It's a little overwhelming for her, ... but she's picking up phrases very easily.
canadian strength tire
Canadian Tire has been going from strength to strength.
willing
She'll kind of be tossed in there, but she's willing to work,
kids tear
You usually have to tear kids away from the TV,