Monthly Archives: October 2013

Hard Rock Re-inventing Itself

 Hard Rock Cafe has been around for more than forty years. As it says at the company Web site: “Hard Rock is a haven for fans of music, food, and great times. Whether you are down for a Legendary Burger, … Continue reading

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Can Car Manufacturers Sell Direct and Bypass Dealers?

Originally posted on Retailing: From A to Z:
Tesla Motors is a U.S.-based manufacturer of upscale high-performance electric cars. As it notes at its Web site: “The Tesla Roadster hit the streets in early 2008 as a car with no equal.…

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