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How Growth Destroyed Brand Value at Starbucks
Founder and CEO Howard Schultz had a great concept, and it worked for a while. But too many new stores and diverse products changed the experience.
Starbucks: How Growth Destroyed Brand Value - BusinessWeek
How to Make the Most of Your Trip to a Warehouse Club (and Spend the Least)
Here are five ways to whip inflation when you shop at Costco or one of the other warehouse clubs. You won't save much money if you get sidetracked by the bling and the flat-screen TVs. Here is how to really shop at one of these clubs.
Five Ways to Whip Inflation When You Shop at a Warehouse Club - Kiplinger.com
6 Ways to Downsize for Retirement
In a nation obsessed with everything "biggie-sized," the thought of downsizing holds as much appeal as a root canal. At best, downsizing is sometimes undesirable; at worst, it suggests failure. But it can be a smart move. Consider these tips to trim the fat from your budget and boost your bottom line.
Ways to downsize during retirement - Bankrate.com
The JetBlue of Hotels
Starwood Hotels & Resorts asked architect David Rockwell to help it develop some fresh ideas, and Aloft Hotels, debuting this summer, is the result. Starwood plans to open 72 Alofts by the end of 2009 and ultimately 500 worldwide.
The JetBlue of Hotels | Fast Company
Will Rich Ross really have a positive impact on Disney's movie operations?
Consumers sick of recession, may spend extra on holidays
Corrections, seasonality and Santa Claus
