We're going to see a lot of 2007 wrap-up articles and blogs over the next couple of weeks (like our recently posted Best Productivity Tips of 2007) not to mention predictions for 2008. It's what you do in December, and we embrace it. BusinessWeek churned out a list of the...
In retail stores, certain shelf space is like prime real estate, while other spots are a little less desirable. Coke and Pepsi know they're at war, and their men in the trenches are prepared to fight. Recently, two delivery men -- one from Pepsi and the other...
This post is for the workaholics. You know who you are (and if you don't, you may want to ask yourself a few questions to see if this applies to you.) Since this is National Work and Family Month, you may be expecting some platitudinous reminders,...
Sara Lee Corp. saw a 7.1 percent increase in sales for 2007 in all six of its divisions. Much of the company's success can be attributed to its new customer-centric sales strategy, which focuses on the vendor as customer. Rather than relying on brokers, the company sells...
Today MasterCard Worldwide and USA Technologies Inc. announced plans to install cashless payment terminals in 7,500 Coca-Cola vending machines within 8 markets (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Miami, New York and Seattle). Customers will be able to use traditional credit cards as well as MasterCard's PayPass. Thacher Worthen, Coca-Cola's...
According to Aviation Week, a NASA-assembled panel found that on at least two occasions, astronauts engaged in "heavy use of alcohol" within twelve hours of launching, putting themselves and their colleagues at risk. In a press conference scheduled for this afternoon, NASA is expected to address the issue. They're not...