Phil Wahba

Articles by Phil Wahba

Did Target’s CEO miss the mark by ignoring Minnesota?

Crypto February 4, 2026

Good morning. If you read brand new Target CEO Michael Fiddelkes first message as chief to customers, employees and partners, you could be forgiven for not realizing that the retailer currently findsοΏ½...

A once-unthinkable C-suite appointment solidifies Walmart’s new identity as a tech company

Crypto January 30, 2026

Good morning. This week will bring big changes to the largest company in the world, Walmart Inc. Feb. 1 will mark the retirement of Doug McMillon after a remarkable tenure and Day 1 for his replacemeοΏ½...

Saks Global’s near bankruptcy is the result of risky dealmakingβ€”and a neglect of business basics

Crypto January 9, 2026

Good morning. The current travails of Saks Global, the one-year old holding company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, are a timely reminder that the key to success in businessοΏ½...

Activist investors are disproportionately targeting female CEOsβ€”and it’s costing corporate America dearly

Crypto December 11, 2025

Good morning. When Victorias Secret reported stellar quarterly results last week, shares shot up 14% and likely gave Hillary Super some breathing room from the activist investors pushing the lingerieοΏ½...