A Nationwide Retailer Discovers the Power of Data Warehousing Case Study : Fancies Corporation - Initial Failure Develop a Data Warehouse - Contracting Strategy : A Unique Request for a Proposal Seeking a Contractor Willing to Invest Heavily Up Front A Strategic Approach to Project Scoping Design Specifies Early Favorable Results Gradual Expansion of the Project Getting Feedback in Real Time Incrementally Scaling Up What Can Be Learned from Fancies A Hard Won Victory for the Vendor