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Is the John Lewis Partnership Model about to change?
The John Lewis Partnership is thinking of changing its much vaunted staff-ownership model. The potential plan, apparently the brainchild of the Chair, Dame Sharon White, is to seek funding for a...
The Biz Quiz: 6th March 2023
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EDI (equality, diversity and inclusion) is a key issue in business management. Cereal-producing giant Kellogg's has set some corporate objectives for EDI in its UK business and has achieved one of...
The mantra " retail is detail" is beautifully illustrated here by an error by M&S Food staff in how they display products.
This is a terrific example of the changing patterns of business locations as customers change their buying habits.
High Gearing and Falling Profits and Market Share | A Recipe for Trouble at Morrisons?
Sarah Butler's detailed analysis of business case studies are always worth a read. And this new piece on the strategic challenges facing supermarket chain Morrisons is packed with business gold for...
The Biz Quiz: 27th February 2023
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Ansoff Matrix - Starbucks launches olive-oil infused coffees in Italy
Here is a lovely example of product development - and an application of the Ansoff Matrix, as Starbucks have launched a new range of products, olive oil infused coffees, initially in the Italian...
Subway starts the search for a buyer
Some interesting Business Management material here, with sandwich chain, Subway looking to sell the business. You might start by asking pupils what type of business it is? I doubt many will know...
The Biz Quiz: 13th February 2023
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The Biz Quiz: 6th February 2023
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The Biz Quiz: 30th January 2023
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Business Failure | Low Capacity Utilisation Brings Down Flybe - Again
Bad news for airline employees, airport staff and customers who rely on Flybe's network of flights across the UK and Europe. Flybe has ceased trading - again.
Higher interest rates might be bad news for the rest of us, but they are good news for staff at TSB who are set to receive a bumper profit-related bonus.
Yet more evidence of the damaging impact that Brexit is having on UK businesses that previously enjoyed high levels of sales to customers in the EU.
Human Resource Management | Big Tech Cuts Back
Potentially bad news if you are working for a large tech business. Their HR departments are busy. Busy making significant reductions in the size of the workforce.