Monthly Archives: October 2011

Borrowing from Avon and Dell?

The direct business model has always been a key feature in companies like Avon and Dell where the main source of distribution is – whether it be through sales representatives or online – directly to the consumer. According to Boomberg … Continue reading

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Sketchers; walk your way to injury

Sketchers’s Shape-Up shoes are said to aid in weight-loss and exercise, but the focus on the shoes have changed. According to ABC News and Kansas InjuryBoard,  an Ohio lawsuit blames the shoes for serious hip fractures. Holly Ward, age 38, … Continue reading

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A Lesson in Elasticity

According to Businessweek and Tech Inc, Netflix’s recent decision to raise prices have resulted in customer backlash. Instead of having a $9.99 bundle for unlimited streaming and DVD-by mail service, Netflix executives decided to split the service and force customers … Continue reading

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Apple shares drop as new iPhone unveils.

Article : The Globe and Mail New iPhone fails to wow investors, fans On October 4, 2011 Apple revealed the long awaited  new iPhone. However, instead of living up hype, Apple disappointed fans who were waiting to be blown away … Continue reading

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