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The Diverse People of Africa

Nielsen recently conducted a major research project on the diverse population of Africa. It concluded that: “Despite the exciting opportunities and considerable promise of the African continent, doing business here also comes with significant challenges. Aside from political turmoil, wide … Continue reading

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The Wal-Mart Bribery Case

Earlier in 2012, Wal-Mart faced a barrage of negative publicity and possible legal actions regarding the long-term behavior of some executives in Mexico. At the very least, ethical improprieties were involved; at the worst, some laws were violated. Consider this … Continue reading

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Publicis in Paris: Not Your Typical Drugstore

As Rupal Parekh reports in Advertising Age, the Publicis Drugstore in Paris truly a one-of-a-kind retailer, and unlike any other drugstore any of us have ever visited. This is how Parekh describes the Publicis Drugstore: “There are few places in … Continue reading

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