Description: It’s going to be a little harder to find a Gap or Banana Republic store — but expect to see more Old Navy and Athleta locations pop up. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 06, 2017 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2017/09/06/news/companies/gap-banana-republic-stores-closing/index.html Questions for discussion: How is Gap’s management changing operations? What sort of future do you… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business
Why food prices have skyrocketed
Description: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says corn-based ethanol didn’t cause record food prices, weather and trade policies did. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 02/10/2011 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/markets/2011/02/10/mkts_usda_food_prices.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion:  Summarize the reasons for the global rise in food prices. Do you think bio-fuel production contributes to higher prices? How does population and… Read more »
The risk of Egypt and Mideast stocks, post Mubarak
Description: Investing in a troubled region with a long-term perspective Source: Marketwatch.com Date: 02/11/2011 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-risk-of-egypt-and-mideast-stocks-post-mubarak-2011-02-11?dist=afterbell Questions for discussion: What does this article have to say about the risks associated with investment and investment in Egypt and the Middle East in particular? Do you agree with these views? What are some good reasons to be… Read more »
Company Perks: Reserved Parking Is So Yesteryear
Description: With office cultures becoming more egalitarian and companies mindful of the bottom line, reserved spaces are becoming harder to find. Source: Businessweek.com Date: 02/04/2011 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/11_07/b4215081250566.htm Questions for discussion: What does this article have to say about our attitudes toward car parking privileges? Do you think they are a fair reflection of current attitudes?… Read more »
Super Bowl XLV: The NFL’s Last Game?
Description: A labor dispute between the National Football League and its players is threatening to bleed billions in revenueâ€â€and possibly cancel the 2011-12 season. Source: Businessweek.com Date: 01/27/2011 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/11_06/b4214058410168.htm Questions for discussion: Summarize the issues in this situation. How do you think it will be resolved? Whose side is likely to win out in… Read more »
