The company might decide to take away her leadership role, but having her there is still important. The situation would require a long-term plan. All might not be forgiven, but Martha is a survivor and she might come back stronger.

On the other hand, losing her would be costly. She's been very good for the company before all this began. She could be vital to rebuilding the brand.

This is a company and a brand that's tied to one person. A guilty verdict will further damage the business because people generally don't like to be associated with a person convicted of a crime. Can the brand survive? I think it will.

You can get them on $100 of expenditure, for whatever is bought with that $100.

Retailers aren't responsible for the design of products. They're responsible for getting consumers to buy at their store rather than another. So if manufacturers didn't deliver exciting products, there isn't a lot the retailers can do about it.

It is difficult for me to imagine this company without Larry. His leadership contributions are wide-reaching, and perhaps one of his greatest attributes has been his commitment to putting employees first while keeping a keen focus on business results. Larry is the embodiment of what our culture should be. He will be greatly missed.