African women key for trade in Africa
African women play a crucial role in trade in Africa, says the World Bank, and for the continent’s success in exploiting its trade potential...
When a brand dies, so does the consumer community that loves it
A new US study in the Journal of Consumer Research that examines consumer behavior surrounding the death of a brand, suggests that when a...
Google Wallet Card launched
Google Inc. has launched the Google Wallet Card.
The pre-paid debit card allows people to shop in stores or use ATMs to withdraw cash without...
California to have $3.2 billion budget surplus in 2015 – say analysts
For the first time since the dot-com boom, California’s independent Legislative Analyst’s Office predicts huge cash surpluses (in the multi-billions) over the next few...
Airbus receives orders worth $44bn at Dubai Airshow
Airbus gained 160 orders and commitments at the Dubai Airshow 2013, worth approximately $44 billion, the company announced, highlighting the strong appeal of its...
Volkswagen is world’s largest private sector R&D investor
A new report shows that for the first time since 2004, a company in the European Union (EU), Volkswagen, is the world's largest private...
Global online games industry reshaped by rising Asian power
The global online games industry is being reshaped by the rapid expansion of internet users in Asian countries, says the China Game Publishers Association...
JPMorgan record settlement $13bn
A JPMorgan record settlement of $13 billion with the US Department of Justice has been agreed regarding serious mispresentations to the public about several residential...
Bargain perception – sale price versus original price
Sellers should make their customers focus on the original price rather than the sale price when encouraging them to feel there is a good...
People unused to power more likely to be vengeful
People who are not used to having power over others are more likely to be vengeful than experienced power-holders who tend to show more...