Over the course of the last 40-50 years, Nestlé has been somewhat of a controversial company. Consistently making headlines (often not in a good way) Nestle has obviously garnered much attention as the largest food services company in the world. By investigating some of their social and environmental policies, it is possible to understand how their relationship with the media … [Read more...] about The Nestle Company: Perception Vs Reality
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New Millennium Business: The CBRE Group
CBRE is a long time competitor in the commercial real estate and investment business, with origins dating back to 1907. Originally named ‘Tucker, Lynch, and Coldwell’, the firm was established by Colbert Coldwell and has since gone through a number of adaptations and expansions. Today, the well known and prestigious firm stands at the forefront of its business, boasting a … [Read more...] about New Millennium Business: The CBRE Group
New Millennium Business: Net Neutrality Controversy
California has recently reinstated laws upholding Net Neutrality after the FCC under the Trump administration removed them on the federal level. This comes at a huge moment of controversy in the battle for freedom of the internet, and it comes as a surprise to many that politicians have taken it this far. It would seem as though the United States government would understand … [Read more...] about New Millennium Business: Net Neutrality Controversy
New Millennium Business: The Music Streaming Generation
In 2003, Apple largely changed the music industry with its introduction of iTunes, a digital marketplace for music. By this point technology was shifting to become smaller and handheld, and the world was simultaneously beginning to combine phones with music listening devices. iTunes was revolutionary in terms of both content and accessibility for users, and was generally … [Read more...] about New Millennium Business: The Music Streaming Generation
New Millennium Business: The Textbook Fiasco
Recent trends show that higher education in the United States is skyrocketing in price across institutions that are both public and private. Unfortunately, these inflations are not limited to tuition. Housing, meal plans, and peripheral costs have all shot up in recent years. One of the most startling financial drains for college students is money spent at the bookstore. While … [Read more...] about New Millennium Business: The Textbook Fiasco