Walter Loeb: Insights and Influence of the Dean of Retailing
In January 2012, amidst the buzz and excitement of a grand retail presentation by Ron Johnson aimed at reinventing J.C. Penney, there was one man who stood out for his cautious skepticism: Walter Loeb. While the retail world marveled at Johnson’s vision of transforming the mundane department store into a dynamic specialty shopping destination, Loeb…