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McDonald’s: Healthier Menu Still a Work in Progress

Despite its addition of fruit in children’s meals and other attempts at offering a healthier menu, McDonald’s receives a regular barrage of criticism from consumer and parent groups. It is, after all, still a fast-food chain — and the most … Continue reading

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Ikea: Cutting-Edge Catalogs

Ikea is a global powerhouse in furniture retailing. It operates about 340 stores in 40 countries. “The Ikea Concept is created to give the many people, regardless of the thickness of their wallets, the possibility to furnish their homes – even when times are … Continue reading

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France’s Orchestra Using Technology to Save Out-of-Stock Losses

Like many firms, French children’s apparel retailer Orchestra has had to deal with dissatisfied customers when store merchandise is out of stock. Now, it has come up with a solution. As reported by SelfServiceWorld.com: “Until recently, if a shopper needed a … Continue reading

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