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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.
Bookshops and their contribution to the economy
There is precious little love lost between traditional "bricks and mortar" booksellers and their giant retail rival Amazon. A new report estimates that booksellers make a sizeable contribution to...
Ice and a slice with your breakfast?
If you've been out and about during the holidays, it may not have escaped your notice that there has been an explosion of new gins into the market. There are at least 4 new gin producers within a 5...
Chief Executive pay, and the Pay Gap
Last month the government published their proposals for addressing the growing gap between the pay awards of CEO's and the average company employee. The Prime Minister suggested that businesses who...
Product Life Cycle: Yellow Pages Goes Purely Digital
The familiar Yellow Pages directory is set to disappear from millions of homes following a decision by Yell to make the directory a purely digital offering. JR Hartley might be turning in his...
Sports Marketing in League Football
If you are interested in applying marketing to professional sport then this interview with the marketing manager at Motherwell FC in Scotland may be of interest.
Empty Shelves and the Importance of Diversity
Lots of media reaction this week to a decision by a German supermarket (Edeka) - for 24 hours - to remove all non-German produced foods and drinks from their shelves.
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