October’s Scariest Retailer
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash Do you have your Halloween costume yet? If not, you might find yourself making a last minute visit to Spirit Halloween, the discount retailer…
When Taking a Stand on Human Rights Gets in the Way of Making a Profit
This video (Run Time: 6:53) explores the complicated challenge facing Western companies doing business in China as they react to demands from human rights activists intent on righting wrongs in…
That Summer Job Is Still Waiting If You Want It
Did you miss out on getting a summer job last year? Students still hoping to earnsome extra money this summer should have no difficulty finding a job, or two, or…
Could Fast Fashion Lose Its Allure?
Has your wardrobe been a little more casual this past year? The world is beginning to reopen following more than a year of stay-at-home orders, closed borders, and closures. Many…
Moving to the Beach? Tourists Rent U-Hauls to Avoid High Rental Car Prices
In response to the drastic reduction in global travel that began in March 2020, rental car companies were forced to reduce costs in order to remain in business. One major…
Gasoline Pipeline Hack Causes Fuel Shortage on East Coast
Last week, hackers began a ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline, a major conduit that supplies nearly half of the East Coast’s oil. The hack completely shut down petroleum transportation…
How a Blockage in the Suez Canal is Contributing to a Change at the Mall
Like so many businesses, clothing retailers have endured a year or more of disrupted supply chains, challenges with maintaining appropriate inventory, and significant fluctuations in demand. The recent blockage in…
Drive-In Movie Theater Popularity Surges Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Don’t call it a comeback! Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, certain markets will see expansions and others will see contractions. We already see contraction and a reduction in economic activity in…
The Economics of Bans on Plastic Straws
Whole Foods announced on May 20 it would stop offering plastic straws in all of its stores. Other companies such as Starbucks and McDonald’s are taking the same steps. Meanwhile,…