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.
Here are two new digital resources that provide an invaluable opportunity for AQA and Edexcel A Level Business students to practice calculating and interpreting financial statements, ratios and...
BrewDog to give away 20% of their annual profits
The fast-growing craft beer brand Brewdog has announced that twenty per cent of their annual profits will be distributed each year - 10 per cent to charity and 10 per cent to their employees.
Profits on a Pair of Jeans - Online versus Offline Channels
For the same pair of jeans, the variation in profit margins between bricks & mortar retailers versus e-commerce channels can be significant.
Edexcel A Level Business Unit Assessment - Units 1.1 - 1.3
We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of our latest Unit Assessment paper for Edexcel A Level Business
How Robotics Are Transforming the Logistics Industry
A stunning video here from the FT showcasing the increasingly sophisticated use of robotics in the logistics industry.
Stunning Stats about Samsung
One of the world's most diversified multinationals and also a classic example of a business that has surfed the waves of globalisation. This short video provides some fascinating statistics on...
Can Fitness Gadgets Replace Personal Trainers?
As a keen user of fitness tracking devices I'm intrigued to see whether the increasing sophistication of such products might expand or in other ways change the traditional fitness market.
Premium Pricing and the $3bn Sports Car
A classic example here of ultra-premium pricing for a luxury product.
Data Not Intuition Is Key for Startups in the Digital Age
This is a great video to show when teaching technological change and the science v hunch approach to decision making.
There are now around 57,000 fast-food takeaway outlets in England and the number is rising quickly, according to new research.
Big Bucks in the Business of ESports
A fascinating look into the rapidly-growing business of esports with this video from Mashable.
Uber's Disastrous 2017 - A Video Timeline
2017 has been a pretty terrible year for Uber. Some of its problems were self-made; others outside of its control. But, all have damaged the reputation of the business.
7 Product Failures by Apple
With a stunning reputation for innovation and highly profitable products and services, it's easy to see why why Apple is one of the world's most valuable businesses. But, not every Apple innovation...
Why the iPhone Can't Be Made in the USA
Really interesting short video hear on why Apple chooses to manufacture their iPhones in just two centres in China.
Apple and Ansoff - Will Apple Make the Next Breaking Bad?
Where does this sit in the Ansoff Matrix? Apple is reported to be investing around $1bn in the next year to produce original video content in a strategy of competing with Netflix, Amazon and HBO.
Join us for a tutor2u Business CPD Course in September 2017
Get your new school year off to a flying start by joining us for a resource-packed tutor2u Business CPD course. We're running one more date for our most popular GCSE & A Level courses from...
Lidl overtakes Waitrose
Gold dust for 3.3.2 - Market Share. Lidl has overtaken Waitrose to become the UK's 7th largest food retailer.
New Numerical Assessment for AQA A Level Business
We're pleased to announce the immediate availability (via digital download) of a new Numerical Assessment for AQA A Level Business.
The Job Hopping Workforce in Tech Giants
How long does the average employee last at Uber?