Select a retailer and prepare a report on the retailer's history, including when it was founded and how it has evolved over time. What are the total annual sales four your retailer? Your report should also include the leadership team: CEO, COO, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer. You should also identify the major competitors for your selected retailer. Depending on your retailer, the competition may include physical stores, an online presence, or both. Describe why you think the retailers are competitors. Your report should be 2-3 pages. The criteria for your selection of a retailer (which you will be using for your class project) are: Be a publicly held company so that you can access its financial statements and annual reports; Focus on one type of retailing; Be easy to visit and collect information about. Some examples of retailers that meet the criteria are Burlington Coat Factory, Bed Bath & Beyond, CVS, Costco, Nordstrom, Restoration Hardware, Dollar General, Big Lots, Napa Auto Parts, Ralph Lauren Corporation, Tapestry Inc (Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman), Duluth Trading Company, The Buckle, Ross Stores, Foot Locker, Office Depot/Staples, American Eagle Outfitter, Abercrombie & Fitch, Tiffany & Co., Autozone, Hot Topic, Best Buy, PetsMart, Dillard's, Macy's, Home Depot, Lowe's, Walgreens, Kroger (King Soopers/City Market in Colorado), Kohl's, Safeway, Target, Ulta, Sephora, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Michael's. If you wish to choose a retailer not included on this list, please email me no later than Saturday, October 22 for approval. Retailer report: Due Sunday, October 30. Report Format:| History Competition Leadership Team