Word: markets
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...better to get in slightly early, with the hypothesis that if you buy now at the bottom of the market, you'll really ride the recovery," says Bjorn Hanson, an associate professor of lodging...
...biggest hurdle facing Walmart is the speed with which they can roll this out," says Feldman. As more Project Impact stores pop up, the existing stores appear worse by comparison. For example, while the merchandise at the Project Impact store outside of Philadelphia really speaks to that particular market - there's tons of Eagles and Phillies gear - at one regular discount store outside New York City, Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners pajama pants wasted away on the racks. There were plenty of associates staffing the electronics section at the Project Impact store; at the discount store, five frustrated shoppers waited...
...government is spending to safeguard the financial sector and boost the economy could result in massive deficits and mounting inflation. "People who are buying gold are buying into the argument that the Federal Reserve will not be able to take back all the liquidity it has poured into the market and protect against inflation," says James DiGeorgia, editor of the newsletter Gold and Energy Advisor. (See pictures of modern-day gold prospectors...
...rejection of the suggested job cuts by British politicians displays how a socialized medicine system can be shielded from market forces and that provision of care need not be sacrificed for a healthier bottom line. In the past, politicians have readily implemented efficiency measures that benefit patients - reducing the length of stay in hospitals, for example, and introducing automated drug distribution - while refusing to push through those that may curtail care. There will be many aspects of McKinsey's confidential report not pertaining to job cuts that the NHS will most likely adopt, says John Appleby, chief economist...
...Mango and Pinkberry carry similar tasting yogurts and fresh fruit toppings. All three companies, capitalizing on a wave of enthusiasm for trendy, low-calorie alternatives to traditional soft-serve, are looking for ways to advance their brand—and their service—in a crowded market. Berryline’s three locations currently offer three flavors at any one time, allowing customers to choose from an “original” and two specialty flavors, such as guava or banana. When Red Mango opens in downtown Boston as early as next month, it too will boast specialty...