It’s never a good idea for stores to upset customers. Considering how important the holiday period is for retailers, right …
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Why the New Egyptian President’s Biggest Worry Could Be the Economy
Rising debt and lower growth threaten to derail Egypt’s revolution as much as grasping generals do. President Morsy’s political fate may depend on whether or not he can turn around a staggering Egyptian economy
Why This Time Around, Drivers Aren’t Flipping Out About Rising Gas Prices
When gas prices soared in 2008, protests erupted around the world, and automakers in Detroit had to beg the federal government to bail them out lest they go out of business. Gas prices are soaring again in 2012, yet the auto …
Saudi Prince Gains Another U.S. Media Foothold With $300M Twitter Stake
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, one of the richest men in the world and a prominent shareholder in several major Western corporations, has purchased a $300 million stake in Twitter, the increasingly influential microblogging …
Lawsuit Alleges Couple Was Arrested for Trying to Close A Bank Account
Dissatisfied customers or unruly protesters? That is the question. After being arrested in the wake of a protest at a New York City Citibank branch in October, Heather Carpenter and Julio Jose Jiminez-Artunduaga are now suing the city for false arrest.
Is Occupy Wall Street Too White?
The Occupy Wall Street movement that has spread beyond New York’s financial district to cities all over the country and even beyond the U.S. has one glaring shortcoming, according to some activists: It’s too white.
How Marketers Would Brand Occupy Wall Street
To build a brand—or a movement—that is successful over the long haul, marketing experts say that it is essential to establish definable goals, spread a simple, clear message to the masses, and have leaders to oversee the …
