Selfridges sold for £4bn to Thai-Austrian alliance
December 24, 2021 No Comments
Founded in 1908 by US retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge, the company is best known for its flagship department store on London’s Oxford Street.
The Packaging Mistakes Companies Make—and Why They Make Them
November 23, 2021 No Comments
What are your packaging peeves? Ask most people and you’re likely to get some rather energetic responses. The top complaint is packaging that is hard to open, which every year leads to countless emergency room visits for deep cuts and sprains. Also on the seriously aggravating list: resealable packages that won’t reseal, dispensers that clog or leak, and containers that keep you from emptying every last dollop or drop.
How Companies Raise Prices Without Raising Prices
November 21, 2021 No Comments
Companies hope that by making price increases hard to see, they can escape notice and avoid a customer backlash