The Ashley Madison Hack Ruined My Life

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Description: The Ashley Madison hack is indeed ripping apart marriages. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: August 21, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2015/08/21/ashley-madison-hack-updated-explainer.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What does this report say about the risks facing companies that promise privacy and secure data controls? Is there a guarantee of true “privacy” for anyone or firm? How should Ashley… Read more »

Nuts linked to ‘substantial’ mortality drop

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Description: New Harvard research provides the strongest evidence to date that eating nuts can reduce a person’s risk of dying from cancer, heart disease, and a number of other causes. Source: BostonGlobe.com Date: Nov 21, 2013 Link: http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2013/11/21/harvard-study-provides-best-evidence-yet-that-nuts-may-reduce-risk-death/FqFAZ56vPl4ATN70UXRmzJ/story.html Questions for Discussions: What does the research data actually suggest about people who eat nuts? How might… Read more »

Wal-Mart warns of ‘challenging’ economy

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Description: The world’s largest retailer reported disappointing sales and lowered its outlook due to cautious consumer spending. It’s not the only retailer to sing this sad song. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: August 15, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/08/15/investing-the-buzz-walmart-kohls.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: What is the connection between sales and profits at retailers like Wal-Mart and the… Read more »

DirecTV launches TV network for dogs

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Description: Dog TV…will it turn your dog into a canine couch potato? For only $5 a month, your dog can watch this commercial-free network at any time of the day. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: August 09, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/08/08/n-dog-tv-network.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: What do you think about this concept? Do you think the… Read more »

Cory Vines: The Warby Parker of Activewear

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Description: Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) — Cory Vines CEO Dan Lieberman discusses the company’s activewear with Scarlet Fu on Bloomberg Television’s “Money Moves.” (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: August 09, 2013 Link: http://bloom.bg/1ey3ZIw Questions for Discussions: How does the Internet allow new businesses to enter the marketplace more easily? What are the special… Read more »

Rinse, Repeat: P&G Brings Back Former CEO

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Description: Regrouping at P&G under former CEO may not solve long term problems. Source: WSJ.com – video report Date: May 24, 2013 Link: http://on.wsj.com/19afA0s Questions for Discussions: Why do you think the company brought back the former CEO at this time? What does this decision say about the company’s management and vision for the future?… Read more »

Rolling Up Their Sleeves, as a Team

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Description: AS a 14-year-old Boy Scout who went on backpacking trips in western Massachusetts, Gihan Amarasiriwardena couldn’t find a fleece jacket that would protect him from the wind. His solution was to make his own wind-blocking coat from scratch, using plastic garbage bags, spray-on adhesive and fleece. Source: NYTimes.com Date: May 18, 2013 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/19/business/at-ministry-of-supply-teamwork-in-making-high-tech-apparel.html?ref=business… Read more »

Dynamic Pricing Helps Keep Pace with Savvy Consumers

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Description: Online retailers looking to gain margin advantage are increasingly using dynamic pricing: the practice of changing prices based on market conditions, consumer behavior and competitive intelligence, according to a new eMarketer report, “Dynamic Pricing: What Retailers Need to Know About Competing in Real Time.” Source:  eMarketer.com Date: May 17, 2013 Link:  http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Dynamic-Pricing-Helps-Keep-Pace-with-Savvy-Consumers/1009897#BdqCzUfY5X1bZuQe.99 Questions for… Read more »

Some Retailers Say More About Their Clothing’s Origins

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Description: The revolution that has swept the food industry is expanding to retail: origins matter.With fair-trade coffee and organic fruit now standard on grocery shelves, consumers concerned with working conditions, environmental issues and outsourcing are increasingly demanding similar accountability for their T-shirts. The issue has been brought to the forefront by the garment factory collapse… Read more »