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2/3/2012
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The commercials used to be a big deal at the Super Bowl. In recent years, however, some of the magic seems to have gone out of the Super Bowl commercial game. What is your take on marketing Super Bowl commercials before the game?
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We all know that finding and retaining great people is a vital element for any experience-based store or company. Most retailers have some type of current employee referral program, but most of them are ineffective. What are the pros and cons of referral bonuses at retail?
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There's a perception that many urban communities in the U.S. are devoid of places to buy groceries. According to research, however, the issue isn't about quantity, it's about quality. How important is it for the country to deal with the food desert issue in light of the associated public health challenges associated with poor nutrition?
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""Food desert" is a metaphor that might be just evocative enough to motivate corrective action. I'm heartened to see the dialog is gaining a place on the American agenda. As..."
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"There is a fundamental flaw in the proposition that if consumers have access to fresh vegetables and healthier options then they will buy them. If this were true then the..."
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