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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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Universum’s 2013 Listing of the Most Attractive U.S. Employers

Universum has just released  its 2013 listing of the most attractive employers in the United States. This listing is based on a survey of 75,000 American students. Among the top 100 most attractive business employers, many firms have a strong … Continue reading

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LexusNexis Study on Fraud

The 5th annual LexisNexis True Cost of Fraud Study was recently released. Fraud is quite costly for merchants — in terms of both lost sales and consumers’ reluctance to shop at retailers where they have been burned. According to the … Continue reading

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