BizTube: Capitalism and Monopolies
All I Needed to Know about Business I Learned from YouTube Click here to view the embedded video. Before you curse me for wasting one minute and thirty seconds of your life, allow me to explain the...
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Save Thanksgiving: Petition to Target Gathers 190,000+ Signatures
On Monday, a Target employee delivered a petition to Target Corporation in downtown Minneapolis asking for the retailer to delay the opening of its stores on Black Friday. Target is scheduled to open...
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What’s in store for the new year?
The Star Tribune took to predicting the future in this weekend’s paper, with the Help of some UST business faculty. “We asked experts across the Twin Cities to forecast the months ahead — or make their...
View ArticleCan JCP’s Ron Johnson Bring the Target and Apple Magic to the Struggling...
Ron Johnson, CEO of JCP (J.C. Penney’s for everyone who has not adopted the company’s new branding) has an impressive resume of retail successes. He is recognized for bringing high design products...
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Entrepreneur’s Story: Megan Tamte Founder of Hot Mama
Every entrepreneur has their own story about the adventure they began when launching a new venture. Megan Tamte, co-founder and CEO of the Hot Mama retail chain shared her story with a full house of...
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Gearing up for Christmas Shopping Already? UST Survey Optimistic on Holiday...
The findings of the 11th annual University of St. Thomas Holiday Spending Sentiment Survey were released today. Equipped with 11 years of research data, University of St. Thomas marketing professors...
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UST in Photos: Career Opportunity Fair
We’re kicking off “Career Week” here on Opus Magnum this week, as for many students this is the prime-time to kick-start your job or internship search – yes, if you are looking for a work opportunity...
View ArticlePresident’s Day – Second to Black Friday for Sales
Happy President’s Day! Are you going shopping today — looking for a new car or a great deal on a mattress? Why does it seem like there are so many sales on President’s Day? Here’s some background:...
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How the Peeps Biz Stays Fresh
The Peeps & Company store at the Mall of America When many people think of Easter, the first thing that comes to mind is not Church, but candy, specifically Marshmallow Peeps. The sugary chicks and...
View ArticleOutside consultant: 4 tips for working with a retailer
UST Faculty regularly answer questions in the Star Tribune’s Ask The Consultant column. Here’s the most recent question. Ask your own question. Board game inventors looking for a break I created an...
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