We may still have over a month until it’s Halloween, and another couple of months must pass before it’s Christmas, but Toys R Us just released its Holiday Hot Toy List. Perhaps more surprising than how early the list is being …
We’ve Spent Almost $6 Billion on iPhone Repairs Since 2007
It may always be a mystery exactly how someone manages to drop an iPhone into a toilet, but we won’t have to wonder about the financial repercussions any longer. A new study estimates that Americans have spent some $5.9 billion …
Airline Introduces Perk Passengers Actually Want — And It’s Free
JetBlue is responding to the popular sentiment of passengers by introducing free Internet service on aircraft starting in early 2013
Yahoo! Closes $7.6B Alibaba Deal as Marissa Mayer Gets Down to Business
New Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer’s work is just beginning, but for the first time in years, the beleaguered Internet company’s fortunes seem to be on the rise.
Home Sales, Prices Rise: Is Housing Finally Ready to Lead a Recovery?
During each of the previous three recessions, the American economy was powered back to full strength largely on the back of the housing market. There are many ways in which this recession and recovery are unique, but the lack of …
Match Your Presentation to Your Audience
Every public speaking expert will tell you to get to know your audience ahead of time. But what do you do with that information? You need to adjust your presentation to meet their needs in several ways:
Forming a Joint Venture
A joint venture can give your small business access to the resources and market reach of a larger company, but there are steps you need to take to make sure your company is protected in the process.
How the Entry of Walmart and Big Retail Chains Will Change India
The Indian government’s decision to open up its retail sector will have far-reaching consequences for its billion-plus population.
What’s New in Spoiled Children, and Spoiled Pets
Time and again, consumer trends point out that people are increasingly pampering their pets as if they were children. Or is it the other way around? In any event, they’re both pretty spoiled.
Retirement Saving: What Comes Natural is Worst Approach
Most people delay saving for retirement until their income goes up and retirement age is on the horizon. It makes sense. But it doesn’t work. Here’s why.
Fall Freebies! Free Donuts, Free Ice Cream, Free Coffee
In September, the stars align for consumers seeking sweet treats without having to open up their wallets.
What Was Restoration Hardware Thinking Putting Out a 992-Page Catalog?
Last fall, some questioned the wisdom of Restoration Hardware’s printing and distributing what was then it’s largest-ever “Source Book”—a 616-page glossy, beautifully photographed and designed catalog loaded to the brim with …