Here are 10 malls with the most sales dollars per square foot.

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Description: Here are the top malls ranked by sales per square foot. Find out how they do it. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Oct 30, 2014 Link: http://for.tn/1wJk6x6 Questions for Discussions: What are the common characteristics of the top performing malls? Do you think the industry will lose more “average performing” malls? How can… Read more »

Here’s a way to avoid going to the doctor

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Description: Ron Gutman, Founder of HealthTap, discusses how the mobile platform will revolutionize the way people get healthcare. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Oct 30, 2014 Link: http://for.tn/13mQbSV Questions for Discussions: What changes to patient management would have to be made for a doctor to operate with this system? Where are the benefits for… Read more »

‘Chevy Guy’ Becomes Part of GM’s Official Marketing Stuff

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Description: If anybody is left who hasn’t heard about Chevy Guy—the regional manager whose bumbled presentation of car keys to Madison Bumgarner, the World Series Most Valuable Player, has become a media phenomenon—General Motors (GM) is working on it. The automaker has begun including the Chevy Guy’s accidental catchphrase “and stuff” in its advertising. Source:… Read more »

Holy guacamole! Chipotle stumbles

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Description: Chipotle’s stock had been hotter than a Serrano pepper. But investors aren’t happy about slowing growth. Is Qdoba, the burrito chain owned by Jack in the Box, stealing customers? Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Oct 21, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2014/10/21/investing-the-buzz-chipotle-qdoba.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why did Chipotle stock drop off? Is this a good time… Read more »

Video game publishers mostly silent on Gamergate

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Description: Amid public outcry over cyber bullying of women in the video game industry, many game publishers have hit the mute button. Source: Fortune.com Date: Oct 25, 2014 Link: http://fortune.com/2014/10/25/video-game-publishers-mostly-silent-on-gamergate/ Questions for Discussions: What are the ethical and social responsibility issues related to this story? How should managers in this industry deal with the developing… Read more »

Chasing Wallpaper Dreams

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Description: Elizabeth Rees, who grew up in the printing industry in the Midwest, came up with a new type of removable wallpaper. Source: NYTimes.com video report Date: Oct 15, 2014 Link: http://nyti.ms/ZFje1O Questions for Discussions: What is different about Chasing Paper wallpaper? How important was Rees’ family in her entrepreneurial journey? Do you think the… Read more »

More people prefer a male boss

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Description: In the 1950s, Americans were asked, “If you were taking a new job and had your choice of a boss, would you prefer to work for a man or a woman?” Source: CNNMoney.com Date: Oct 17, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2014/10/17/smallbusiness/prefer-male-boss/index.html?iid=H_SB_News Questions for Discussions: What does the report say? Are you surprised? How should HR and… Read more »

High-Efficiency Washers Put Soap Companies in Spin Cycle

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Description: After buying a high-efficiency washing machine, Stephen Asbel found that adding his usual amount of detergent turned his family’s clothes into a sudsy mess. So he cut back on it. And then cut back some more. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Oct 15, 2014 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-15/high-efficiency-washers-put-soap-companies-in-spin-cycle.html Questions for Discussions: How has technology affected P&G? How have… Read more »

Chipotle’s pizzeria is cooking up growth at 1000 degrees

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Description: Pizzeria Locale, the Chipotle-backed, fast-casual pizza restaurant, is opening its second location in Denver. Bloomberg’s Carol Massar checks out Chipotle’s latest effort to move beyond burritos Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Oct 06, 2014 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/pizzeria-locale-chipotle-s-new-chain-growing-out-of-denver-DhnKReHlSD~xRPemwHpvEA.html Questions for Discussions: Explain the success of Pizzeria Locale? Who is the target market? How important is the… Read more »

These Motorized Skates Are Like Segways for Your Feet

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Description: The Segway was sort of like the Google (GOOG) Glass of 2001. The unpopularity of the stand-up scooter stemmed from two major drawbacks: its perceived dorkiness and its $5,000 price tag. Source: Businessweek.com – video report Date: Oct 07, 2014 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-10-07/rocketskates-motorized-skates-try-to-overcome-the-segway-hangover#r=hpt-ls Questions for Discussions: Is this a toy, a transportation device, a sport… Read more »