How Budweiser Could Benefit From ‘Zero’ Sales at the World Cup
Photo by Poojitha Prasad on Unsplash As soccer fans gather in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, one thing will be missing from the celebrations - beer. Typically, beer…
Why Oboes Are So Expensive? [VIDEO]
A well-known woodwind instrument maker can sell professional-grade oboes for almost $14,000. For non-musicians, it seems not ideal. However, understanding the complexity and craftsmanship of producing one might change your…
Amazon is Shrinking
Photo by ANIRUDH on Unsplash During the height of the pandemic, as the world shifted heavily toward online shopping, Amazon moved aggressively to expand their capacity to meet consumer demand.…
Winter is Coming
Photo by Jason Richard on Unsplash In the face of rising energy costs, European countries are bracing themselves for a tough, cold winter. Energy costs as a share of GDP…
Is Trade and Investment from the United States the Solution to Cuba’s Economic Woes?
Photo by Alexander Kunze on Unsplash You’ve probably seen pictures of vintage American cars driving through the streets of Havana, Cuba, a city that almost seems to be stuck in…
Drought and the Price of Rice in Italy
Image by Pascvii from Pixabay Northern Italy is in the midst of a severe drought. The region is home to the Po River, which flows from the Alps to the…
Why Now Might Be a Great Time to Take that Trip to Europe?
Photo by Ibrahim Boran on Unsplash If you haven’t already made travel plans for this year, you might want to consider heading to Europe. The U.S. dollar recently reached parity…
Will a Shortage of Popcorn Spoil the Movies?
Photo by Meg Boulden on Unsplash After two years of watching movies on small screens, the reopening of cinemas following COVID-19 closures has been a welcome change of pace. For…
Target Misses Its Inventory Target
Photo by Abhinav Bhardwaj on Unsplash Retail giant Target has announced plans to reduce an excess stock of inventory. At the end of April, the company had $15.1 billion in inventory, which is…
Rising Bottle Prices Could Have People Crying in Their Beer at Oktoberfest
Photo by Thanh Serious on Unsplash Thinking about heading to Munich for Octoberfest this year? If so, get ready to pull out your wallet. Your costs could be a lot higher than for…