On July 1st, the NBA lockout began. Team owners and players were unable to reach common ground on several matters. The primary issue is revenue distribution. Player's salaries are also a major factor. The cost of recruiting and retaining star talent is a significant expense—particularly...
When is a suitcase not a suitcase? It turns out that not all luggage is created equal—something that Delta learned the hard way, when they charged returning active duty American soldiers nearly $3,000 to bring their gear home from war. Here are some of the comments...
The world had never seen a hurricane like Katrina. The massive storm overwhelmed Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, swamping New Orleans and causing jaw dropping levels of devastation throughout the region. In the storm’s aftermath, many wondered if the area’s economy, heavily dependent upon tourism,...
Recently, BrandZ released their annual report listing the world's most valuable brands. This year, the list was topped by Apple, followed by Google. Google had held the top ranking for four years. You'll recognize the other names on the list. In order, they're IBM, McDonald's,...
Every year, there are hurricanes. Every year, there are floods. Every year, there are weather events that disrupt everyday normal life. Every year, someone in this nation will find their community facing hardship. It could be a long-term power outage or impassable roads. It might...
Sometimes, the hardest thing to say is "Goodbye!" Oprah Winfrey doesn't seem to be having any difficulty saying farewell. After 25 years on the air, a quarter century spent transforming first the talk show and then a good portion of American culture, Oprah is ending her...
Apple has been capturing a lot of headlines lately. Some of the stories have been great news for Apple, detailing record profits, due in part to a sales spike after the iPhone’s new access to the Verizon network. Other stories haven’t been as welcome. The latest...
J.M. Smucker recently announced that they've spent $360 million to acquire Rowland Coffee Roasters. The privately held company, based in Miami, produces the Cafe Bustelo and Cafe Pilon brands, as well as ready to drink coffee beverages. Popular with Hispanic shoppers, the company sales were...
Does this picture make you hungry? If you answer yes, it's a good sign that Duncan Hines is on the right track. According to this NY Times article, Duncan Hines, who has long occupied second place in the cake mix industry, is revamping its marketing message. No...
Ford Motor Company has just enjoyed their best first quarter on record. They’re leading the way as America’s auto industry inches its way toward recovery, outperforming their closest domestic competitors, Chevy and GM, significantly. When asked to share the reasons why Ford is doing so well,...