REAL-WORLD INSIGHTS

Published: Sep 17 , 2018
Author: Brian Buck

They say good fences makes good neighbors. It should also say, “be kind to your neighbor or karma will thump you!” I’m watching karma in action as the battle with my neighbors continues over the height of my hedges. It’s a competitive negotiation that should have saw coming…

Published: Sep 13 , 2018
Author: Stephen White

People are fascinated by Pound Shops. They’ve been around the High Street for over 20 years. Stores like Poundland, Poundstretcher, Poundworld, and others grew their estate and their customer numbers rapidly when Woolworths failed and austerity kicked in at the beginning of 2009. Not all have succeeded. 99p Stores were absorbed into Poundland, and recently Poundworld went into administration. For most, the original premise – that everything in the store is £1 – has had to go as inflation limits the stock range that can be sold profitably at that price point.

Published: Sep 10 , 2018
Author: Brian Buck

Are you ready for a powerhouse negotiation? We’re about to see one play out between Nike, the NFL, and Colin Kaepernick. The NFL is currently arbitrating a collusion grievance from Colin Kaepernick in which he claims NFL owners have colluded not to hire him. Nike just made Kaepernick the centerpiece of their 30-anniversary ad campaign, “Just Do It” celebrating his social activism and its Kaepernick’s social activism that has contributed to a PR nightmare for the NFL. All on the heels of the NFL and Nike signing an 8-year sponsorship extension through 2028. Did Nike, “Just do it”? What do you do if your partner becomes your antagonist?