Lisa Fickenscher

Lisa Fickenscher is a retail reporter with expertise in fashion, restaurants, and hospitality. She has previously worked as an editor and reporter at Crain’s New York Business, Family Money, Money and American Banker. Her background includes a year-long study in Germany at Guilford College where she studied English and German. Lisa currently resides in the Hudson Valley where she enjoys kayaking, hiking, and spending time with her Corgi/Lab mix named Cody.

Biography:  https://nypost.com/author/lisa-fickenscher/

67%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

92%

Examples:

  • Disproportionate number of quotes from one source which reflects their position in favor of the subject.
  • Political ideology QAnon has been linked to wealthy individuals and groups who have invested heavily in far-right causes; racist and antisemitic conspiracy; verified accounts on X and major far-right influencers on platforms like Telegram were celebrating.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • The article mentions recent overtures from two sizeable investors without disclosing their identities or providing any details about their offers.
  • The author quotes an anonymous source stating that Jeff Gennette has concerns about Arkhouse and Brigade’s ability to finance the deal but fails to provide any context or evidence for this claim.
  • The author states that Macy’s sales growth and customer traffic are both dropping off without providing any evidence or context.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The company has lost cachet with younger shoppers and brands who see its sprawling stores as a relic of the past.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The article mentions recent overtures from two sizeable investors without disclosing their identities or providing any details about their offers.
  • The author quotes an anonymous source stating that Jeff Gennette has concerns about Arkhouse and Brigade’s ability to finance the deal but fails to provide any context or evidence for this claim.
  • The author states that Macy’s sales growth and customer traffic are both dropping off without providing any evidence or context.

Recent Articles

Stop & Shop Announces Closure of 32 Underperforming Stores in Northeast: Impact on New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island

Stop & Shop Announces Closure of 32 Underperforming Stores in Northeast: Impact on New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island

Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 Stop & Shop plans to close 32 underperforming stores across the Northeast US by November 2nd, citing increased competition from discount chains and big-box retailers as a factor. The company has completed over 190 store remodels focusing on customer experience, but some locations continue to underperform. Workers impacted by the closures will be offered other opportunities within the company.
Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus to Merge in $2.65 Billion Deal with Amazon as Minority Investor

Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus to Merge in $2.65 Billion Deal with Amazon as Minority Investor

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus are merging in a $2.65 billion deal, with Amazon becoming a minority investor and provider of technology and logistics services. The new entity, Saks Global, is expected to receive regulatory approval within nine months and create a retail powerhouse with over $10 billion in annual sales.
Macy's Faces Existential Crisis as Retail Landscape Shifts Towards E-Commerce

Macy's Faces Existential Crisis as Retail Landscape Shifts Towards E-Commerce

Broke On: Sunday, 04 February 2024 Macy's, a 160-year old department store chain, is facing an existential crisis as the retail landscape shifts towards e-commerce. The company faces pressure from investors to take it private at $5.8 billion and CEO Tony Spring must revive stores while fending off a takeover bid. Bloomingdale'sCredit CEO Spring infuses new ideas into Macy's, but department stores are seen as relics of the past by many shoppers. The company competes with e-commerce giants such as AmazonCredit and faces challenges from both investors and competitors.