Sacre Bleu! Save Me A Glass
For many people, wine and France go together like peanut butter and jelly. Indeed, France’s winemaking industry is the stuff of legends with family wineries going back generations. Now though,…
Racing to Keep Up: A New Era for Car Buyers and Dealers
Remember the cheesy commercials offering new cars ‘with no money down’ or monthly lease prices on new cars ‘so low, we’re practically giving them away’? Well despite seeming like a…
The Big Ten is Big Money
There was once a time when the Big Ten referred to ten universities located in the middle of the country. If you asked their students and alumni, they’d probably say…
Have We Reached a Tipping Point?
You’re probably familiar with the routine by now. You make a purchase and go to swipe your card, but before you can, the checkout clerk turns the screen toward you…
Where’s the Beef?
Summertime! If you’re like many people, you’re probably thinking about sunshine, swimming pools, and backyard barbeques. This year though, that backyard barbeque could be a lot more expensive. Why? The…
‘Lover’ or Hate Her: Taylor Swift Means Business
If Taylor Swift is coming to a town near you this summer, consider yourself lucky, at least if you’re in the hospitality industry. Taylor Swift and her legion of fans,…
Understanding The Link Between National Security and Industrial Policy
Imagine a world without semiconductors. What would it look like? Well, you wouldn’t be able to use your cell phone or laptop. Your car would probably not be drivable. You…
EVs: Driving Change at Convenience Stores
The United Nation’s (UN) recent report on the impending changes the world is facing as a result of climate change may boost interest in electric vehicles (EVs). While the idea…
Who’s In The Driver’s Seat: The Changing Dynamics of Auto Production
If you were shopping for a new car during the pandemic or even just driving past car dealerships, you might recall seeing empty lots that once used to house rows…
Are You Suffering From Inflation Brain?
With headlines and news updates continually reminding us that we’re in an inflationary economy, it’s hard not to be at least a little bit concerned about what financial challenges might…