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In the News
The Biz Quiz - 28 September 2017
Here is the latest Biz Quiz challenge with 10 questions on the news over the last 7 days.
World's Most Valuable Brands
Slightly galling that Tutor2u has once again narrowly failed to make the world's top ten - but who is in Interbrand's Premier League for 2017?
The CEO who sets prices!
Here is a revealing interview with the UK CEO of Aldi.
Google's 10 Biggest Acquisitions
So which of these has been of greatest value to the Google empire? And which had the most damaging effect on shareholder value?
The International Unicorn Map
Unicorns are start-up businesses that achieve an equity valuation of more than $1 billion. Most are in the USA, but who are the unicorns in the UK? This new map tells us more.
Uber ... and out?
Like Ryanair, Uber is a business that is regularly in the news headlines. The decision taken by Transport for London on Friday not to renew their licence to operate in the capital has provided a...
Ryanair - the gift that keeps on giving
As long as you are not one of the would-be passengers who is suffering the loss of a holiday due to Ryanair's current problems, then surely this is going to become one of those case studies that we...
Deliveroo announces huge losses
The food delivery business Deliveroo is racking up huge losses according to new accounts published by their holding company.
The Biz Quiz - 20 September 2017
The third Biz Quiz of this term once again features 10 business news stories. Were you keeping watch? Let's find out...
Just-in-Time, Car production and the Threat from Brexit
A stunning video here from Sky News that examines the concerns of the UK car manufacturing sector about the implications of a Brexit that has the UK leaving the EU customs union.
Toys R Bust - Another Victim of Amazon?
It has 60,000 employees around the world and around 1,600 stores - all busily preparing for the crucial Christmas trading period.
Business Opportunities from a Local Currency
Lots of potential discussion points in this video which is excellent for illustrating the disruptive potential of apps.
Behavioural Segmentation - Veggie Pret!
A neat example here of behavioural market segmentation in action!
Ashes of Disaster - Lehman Brothers whiskey!
Launching a new product into a crowded market place requires a well thought out marketing mix, and a brand name that sticks in the memory. Lehman Brothers is a name that most people recognise as...
Profit Maximising Behaviour by Ryanair Angers Customers - Again!
A classic example of how human resource management decisions can have damaging consequences for customer service.
External recruitment, and the impact of a new leader
With apologies to Crystal Palace fans - the hasty sacking of Frank de Boer as manager of Crystal Palace after only four games can give an example of various features of external recruitment, and...
Nestle develops the coffee market
It feels as if the market for coffee is following many other food and drinks markets, developing and becoming ever more sophisticated, with consumers seeking more rarefied and exotic coffees....
Brexit Blamed for Dramatic Fall in John Lewis Profits
A dramatic announcement from the John Lewis Partnership that might have wider implications than just for the JLP partners whose bonuses are likely to be slashed.
easyJet goes Worldwide
If you were running a business, and knew that there was an opportunity to expand your services to 70mn potential customers who were passing your door, you would try to find a way to offer that...
Where is Your T-Shirt Made? Possibly in North Korea!
North Korea's textile industry is relatively small compared with the major garment-making nations such as China and Vietnam.