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Nathan’s Hits 100 — and Counting

This year, Nathan’s (also known as Nathan’s Famous) — is celebrating its 100th anniversary. That is a tremendous achievement in any aspect of business, and especially so for a fast-food chain. What has enabled the chain to last so long? According … Continue reading

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The Dollar Shave Club: Ads to Drive Business

Over the last several years, the Dollar Shave Club has revolutionized the way that shaving items are sold. Since its inception, the DSC has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. And its success has generated new online competition, … Continue reading

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Gearing Up for Back-to-School Sales

Yes, it’s only June 2, 2016. Nonetheless, a number of retailers are now gearing up for the back-to-school selling season; and some have even set up their displays already. In this highly competitive, multichannel environment, getting started early has become … Continue reading

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