Members of Gen Y—the “millennials” born roughly between 1980 and 1995—are perhaps the most studied demographic in history. We know everything from how often they post on Facebook and Twitter, to what degree they really want to be able to wear jeans at work. Here’s one more factoid about this group that retailers are sure to take note …
E-book Price-Fixing: Finding the Best Model for Publishers — and Readers
In a case that has attracted worldwide attention, Apple and five book publishers were sued this spring by the U.S. Department of Justice on the grounds that they colluded to fix prices for e-books sold on Apple’s iBookstore …
Introverts: Network in Your Own Way
Networking is essential to thriving in business. But if you’re an introvert with a natural aversion to groups and talking with strangers, what can you do? Try these things:
Why Face-to-Face Networking Still Trumps Social Networking
According to a new report from the “social discovery” site Badoo, 39% of Americans now spend more time socializing online than they do in person. In addition, nearly 20% prefer communication via text or the Internet over talking …
$9 Per Gallon? Where Gas Prices Remain Absurdly Expensive
Despite earlier forecasts anticipating steadily rising gas prices well past Memorial Day, prices at the pump began declining in April and are now cheaper than they were a year ago at this time. That’s not to say prices are …
Invuity: Taking Surgery Out of the Dark Ages
Advances in minimally-invasive surgery have made for smaller and smaller incisions, thereby reducing the risk of infection and greatly improving patient recovery times. Yet, operating in tiny spaces comes with its own
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Is It Finally Time For Rupert Murdoch to Step Down as News Corp. CEO?
News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch’s testimony this week before the Leveson inquiry — the U.K. parliamentary panel officially charged with investigating phone hacking and police corruption — has had many of the hallmarks of an …
It’s Yard Sale Season! 5 Rules for Smart Shopping
There’s a good argument to be made that many, if not most, things can and should be purchased used. In the interests of minimizing environmental impact and/or just saving a few bucks, all sorts of consumers swear by the wisdom of …
Riots Redux? As British Economy Slips in Double-Dip Recession, Anniversary of Last Summer’s Unrest Looms
For Britons, a sense of fair play rates up there with stoicism and reserve as a treasured national attribute. But particularly for Britain’s younger generation, there’s a sense the values of fairness are confined to the cricket …
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Walmart’s Discounted Ethics
Walmart became the world’s largest retailer by offering “everyday low prices” around the globe. Apparently, though, Walmart was offering something else too. The company has been plunged into a major scandal since a New York Times investigation revealed that Walmart’s Mexico subsidiary paid $24 million in bribes to local officials to …
Condimania! The ‘New Ketchup’ and Other Hot Condiment Trends
If your refrigerator door is stocked with just two bottles of condiments—one Crayola yellow, the other Crayola red—and you use them only in strict traditional fashion (mustard on hot dogs, ketchup on French fries), then your …
Would You Buy Health Insurance at Costco?
Sure, warehouse clubs are great for picking up pallets of bottled water and giant tubs of ranch dressing. But would you turn to one for your health insurance? Costco just announced a partnership with insurer Aetna that will let …