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THIS Is a Big Story!! McDonald’s Adding Calories to Menus

Fast-food chains and other restaurants have been under heavy criticism (pun intended) for years about how healthy the food is that they serve. Health groups, consumer advocates, and government agencies have all stepped up their efforts. In some locales (such … Continue reading

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The Business Web Site as a Soap Box?

Retailers make decisions every day about the kinds of messages they want to communicate to the marketplace and the content of those messages. One controversial issue is whether personal — rather than strictly business — views should be expressed. As … Continue reading

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The Evolving Retail Supply Chain

Retail supply chains are constantly evolving due to changes in technology and consumer expectations, as well as competitive pressure. With regard to apparel retailers, for example, Amy Roach Partridge reports for Inbound Logistics: “Gone are the days of single-channel apparel … Continue reading

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