Author Archives: Stav Kimhi

The United Nations and social enterprise share a common goal of providing stability for third world countries. However, their way of achieving this goal is significantly different. These differences can be coined by the universal saying “Give a man a … Continue reading →

In Christine M. Riordan’s blogpost (Harvard Business Review) she discusses the need for friendship, camaraderie and fun in the workplace. We recently touched upon this concept in class, with the example of Zappos, the shoe company. Zappos has established a … Continue reading →

http://blogs-images.forbes.com/merrillbarr/files/2014/04/netflix-logo.png Rachael’s blog entry describes Netflix and the effect it has had on cable companies. Netflix, an online streaming video service, is a major competitor for television programming. Millions of consumers have already been lured away from cable with the … Continue reading →

Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty has been one of the biggest ad campaigns of the decade. The campaign is one of modern marketing’s most talked about success stories because of its promotion of positive self-esteem and body image. By tapping … Continue reading →

As can be seen with the closure of Blockbuster, HMV and many other retail stores, sales of DVD’s and CD’s have decreased substantially, and it looks like video games are following suit. As more people opt to purchase video games … Continue reading →

https://warriorpublications.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/yinka-dene-alliance-protest-banner.jpg A recent decision approved by Steven Harper’s government has given Enbridge Inc., an Albertan oil company, the go-ahead to begin constructing the controversial Northern Gateway pipeline. The $7.9 billion proposal would see Alberta crude shipped to the West Coast … Continue reading →

http://www.occupycorporatism.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/01coke.life_.pepsi_.true_.stevia.infertility.artificial.sweetener.hfcs_occupycorporatism.jpg Pepsi has recently unveiled Pepsi True, a new, healthier Pepsi drink that will be launched mid-October exclusively through Amazon in the US. When I first read about Pepsi’s new green cola, it immediately made me think of Coca-Cola’s new … Continue reading →

http://blogs-images.forbes.com/retailwire/files/2014/10/6922-walmartpickup-459.jpg I recently came across an article in Forbes Magazine about Walmart debuting its Pickup-Grocery service. Essentially, this free service allows customers to place their orders online any time from two hours to three weeks in advance. When customers are … Continue reading →

Mark’s blog entry describes Target Canada’s engagement in a price war with Walmart and its American counterpart, by cutting prices in their Canadian stores, specifically a 4% lower cost in consumer goods, in order to challenge its competitors and win … Continue reading →

In their attempt to be considered a responsible company in their society, CVS Caremark announced its plan to stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products. However, as the company began to offer more miniclinics and health advice in addition to … Continue reading →