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...common ground with leaders of different faiths that he all but institutionalized the process in 1986 by hosting the first of a series of interreligious gatherings in the medieval Italian town of Assisi. It was well known in Vatican circles that Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, among the Pope's most loyal lieutenants, was lukewarm to the Assisi enthusiasm. The German Cardinal was, after all, among the world's most rigorous (and traditionalist) Catholic theologians, skeptical of any attempt to water down differences among faiths. Still, when that same theologian became Pope Benedict XVI, he understood that the hard-won lines...
...Richards, a keen student of the new media age, turned the state treasurer's slot into a statewide platform and built a loyal following among the agency's bureaucracy. She did such a good job at broadening the position's reach that it later became a path to power for other female Texas politcians including U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. In 1988, half way through Richards' second term, she took that confidence and her persona to the Democratic National Convention, wowing everyone with her silver hair and stiletto tongue. Her famous poke at then Vice President George H.W. Bush - "Poor...
...while Under Armour has 30.5%. For compression apparel, Under Armour's signature product, the company maintains its dominance, commanding 61% of the market, to Nike's 15%. And that's where Under Armour executives plan to start building market share in the larger sportswear sector: from its base of loyal fans who initially go to the brand for specialty products but then discover Under Armour's broader range of clothing options. This year it plans on expanding its women's products, which account for 24% of annual sales. Next year it will add to its footwear line with a football...
...story in the New York Times suggesting that the artsy black-and-white photos of a prone Jolie alienated St. John's conservative customer base. Although St. John is an apparel brand, the incident represents what can happen when an image upgrade isn't consistent with the brand and loyal customers feel abandoned by the extreme change...
...always felt responsible for what we inherited from our parents and for the loyal people of this company," says Albert. When the brothers took over, their target was to dress the customer seven days a week from morning into evening. "I said to Peter, We must do what we feel, without listening to what others are doing," says Albert. The brothers still agree. "When you get along within the family, it is the most beautiful thing that can happen in your life," Albert says. "Two people mean two opinions, and when there is a disagreement, you must be able...