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Article: Carsons plots growth spurt. (Carson Pirie Scott)
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- WWD
- Article date:
- September 19, 1994
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MILWAUKEE -- A leaner and more fit Carson Pirie Scott emerged from Chapter 11 last November. But by several measures, the firm is still in the doldrums.
Even its president and chief executive officer, Stanton Bluestone, admitted that to catch up to the competition, "We need to grow a little faster than the industry."
He cited the chain's overall sales-persquare foot at $130 as well under the industry average of $167. However, in a recent interview at Carson's headquarters here he spelled out the corporate strategy designed to lift the figures. The program includes:
* More focused merchandising, including an emphasis on moderate-to better career ...