Big Mac, Big Price
Has McDonald’s become too expensive? That’s a question McDonald’s executives are trying to answer as the company reports disappointing earnings. Once a destination for a quick and inexpensive meal or…
Non, Merci: Why France’s Carrefour is Saying No to Pepsi Co.
Pepsi Co., the global soft drink and snack giant, recently received a resounding “no thanks” from French supermarket chain, Carrefour, after the soft drink maker tried to increase prices yet…
‘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,…
Waking Up to Rising Coffee Prices
You, like many people, might look forward to that first sip of coffee to provide the jolt you need to get your day started. Now, you might just have to…
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…
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…
Climate Change and Coffee: A Wake-up Call
Coffee is a mainstay for many college students. Some view it as a social institution, gathering with friends to talk about their lives over a latte. Others see it as…
Boxed Out: China’s Exports Pinched by Global Run On Shipping Containers
Abstract: Disruptions to global supply chains have taken on a new level of complexity in recent months, this time caused by a shortage of shipping containers. Despite estimates of as…