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How Hershey’s chocolate survived an attack from Mars − and adopted a business strategy alien to its founder
How Hershey’s chocolate survived an attack from Mars − and adopted a business strategy alien to its founder Hershey’s chocolate survived an attack from Mars by adopting a business strategy alien to its founder Milton Hershey. The company responded to Mars’ aggressive marketing tactics by modernizing its operations and introducing new products. Milton Hershey’s paternalistic […]
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Why is Halloween starting so much earlier each year? A business professor explains
Why is Halloween starting so much earlier each year? A business professor explains Halloween has become increasingly commercialized over the years, leading to its earlier start. The National Retail Federation’s survey shows that nearly three-quarters of Americans plan to celebrate Halloween in 2025, up from slightly more than half in 2005. Total spending on Halloween […]
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Starbucks wants you to stay awhile – but shuttering its mobile-only pickup locations could be a risky move
Starbucks wants you to stay awhile – but shuttering its mobile-only pickup locations could be a risky move Starbucks plans to phase out its mobile-only pickup locations starting in 2026, citing a desire to return to its roots as a “third place” where customers can gather and connect. The company’s decision affects only about 0.5% […]
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How AI is helping small businesses stretch their budgets
How AI is helping small businesses stretch their budgets Increased Efficiency: AI can automate repetitive tasks, freeing up time and resources for more strategic activities. Improved Predictive Analytics: AI-powered tools can analyze data to predict sales trends, customer behavior, and other key metrics, enabling informed decision-making. Enhanced Customer Experience: AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants can […]
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Amazon Releases “Quick Suite”, a Collection of AI Agentic Tools
Amazon Releases “Quick Suite”, a Collection of AI Agentic Tools Amazon has released “Quick Suite”, a collection of AI agentic tools that analyze and gather data from multiple applications, turning natural language queries into enterprise actions. The platform connects internal documents, emails, and databases with external third-party apps, sources, and services, including Amazon S3, Snowflake, […]
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MIT’s Analysis Says that 95% of Enterprise AI Projects Drive No Revenue Growth
MIT’s Analysis Says that 95% of Enterprise AI Projects Drive No Revenue Growth 95% of enterprise AI projects fail to drive revenue growth, according to MIT’s “The GenAI Divide: State of AI in Business 2025” report. Only about 5% of AI pilot programs achieve rapid revenue acceleration, highlighting the challenges of implementing AI in corporate […]
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Daniel Ek stepping down changes nothing for Spotify
Daniel Ek stepping down changes nothing for Spotify Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has announced his stepping down as CEO, following criticism from artists over his funding of German defense company Helsing through his investment firm Prima Materia. The controversy surrounding Ek’s extracurricular activities has been ongoing for months, with many artists expressing their discontent over […]
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Why aren’t companies speeding up investment? A new theory offers an answer to an economic paradox
Why aren’t companies speeding up investment? A new theory offers an answer to an economic paradox A new theory suggests that companies aren’t speeding up investment despite record stock markets and endless tech innovation because they’re holding back due to excess capacity. The traditional measure of a company’s incentive to invest, Tobin’s Q, has gone […]
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Personal scandals sink CEOs faster than financial fraud, research shows
Personal scandals sink CEOs faster than financial fraud, research shows A recent study found that personal scandals sink CEOs faster than financial fraud, with 5 times as many CEOs exiting due to personal scandals. Ceos who engage in personal misconduct, such as infidelity or substance abuse, are more likely to be terminated than those who […]
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OpenAI Reaches a Deal to Settle Financial Issues with Its Partner Microsoft
OpenAI Reaches a Deal to Settle Financial Issues with Its Partner Microsoft OpenAI has reached a deal to settle financial issues with its partner Microsoft, which invested $13 billion in exchange for 49% of OpenAI’s future profits. The deal involves restructuring their relationship and signing a nonbinding memorandum of understanding, with plans to formalize it […]
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