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Articles by Alison Marshall

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Hitting the Spot

Unlike “No Country For Old Men,” audiences did not walk away from the Coen Brothers’ latest film, “Burn After Reading,” shivering over Javier Bardem’s powerful performance as a serial killer. “Burn After Reading” audiences may not have remembered every plot element, but one thing they surely remember still is George Clooney’s character’s sidekick: the Liberator Ramp.

Alison Marshall ·
opinion

Mixing it Up

Adult retail has undergone a major metamorphosis, a fact we're all well aware of and, from a consumer's point of view, something we're all very grateful for. The “couples-friendly” movement brought adult stores out of the dark, spurred major retail facelifts across the country, and forced company owners to analyze their market share and determine whether their product stock is relative to their target customer demographic.

Alison Marshall ·
trends

Novelty Knock-Offs

Like the fake Louis Vuitton bags that litter Manhattan's streets, rip-offs can be found in almost any industry. If it's not a designer bag, it's a watch or a designer shirt; the fact is, copying is an inherent part of business.

Alison Marshall ·
opinion

Knock it Off

Like the fake Louis Vuitton bags that litter Manhattan’s streets, rip-offs can be found in almost any industry. If it’s not a designer bag, it’s a watch or a designer shirt; the fact is, copying is an inherent part of business.

Alison Marshall ·

Special Report: Adult Retail in the Mainstream

Adult products have graced the shelves of big-name mainstream stores such as Macy's and Sharper Image for years — in disguise. Often labeled "massagers," vibrators and other sex toys have been an open secret for years in the nonadult marketplace. Not anymore.

trends

Competing With Mainstream

Adult products have graced the shelves of big-name mainstream stores such as Macy's for years — in disguise. Often labeled "massagers," vibrators and other sex toys have been an open secret for years in the nonadult marketplace.

Alison Marshall ·