CNBC reports that Cascades Tissue Group has introduced a line of toilet paper called Moka that is made from recycled cardboard boxes. Cascades is betting American consumers have become so accustomed to seeing brown napkins and paper towels they associate these products with a positive environmental message. As a result, Cascades expects some consumers are […]
Brown Toilet Paper: Made from Cardboard Boxes Read More »
Where does the millionaire go when he needs his $125 shave or his $650 haircut? He raps his secret knock on a nondescript gray door in midtown Manhattan to enter the world of Hommage Atelier. The luxury men’s grooming salon has dozens of locations in hotels and department stores around the globe, but the New
The Millionaire’s Haircut Read More »
In my continuing coverage of the decline of business card usage come this article from the LA Times: Chalk up another looming casualty of the Internet age: business cards. Ubiquitous as pinstripes, the 2-by-3.5-inch pieces of card stock have long been a staple in executive briefcases. Exchanging cards helps to break the ice and provides
Business Cards Are Lame Read More »
SBWire: Carttiara; a simple yet highly innovative product, is on a distinct road to become the next best sensation in couponing communities all over the U.S. With an unusual name, a simple “needâ€, and a great idea, Carttiara was invented by a wife, who happens to dabble in shopping marathons on frequent basis. Since a
Coupon Binder Holder Invention Read More »
OK, this is the weirdest business I’ve seen all day. 2theloo (to the loo) is a chain of Dutch restrooms. Each visit to the restroom costs 0.50 euros ($0.68). It seems, that in Europe, restrooms are not considered a public service and you pretty much have to pay for them everywhere. 2theloo was created in
The Restroom Business: 2theloo Read More »
Columbus Dispatch: For Yum Brands Inc.’s Taco Bell, thinking outside the bun means going gourmet. The chain, which once used a talking chihuahua to sell chalupas, is working with Miami chef Lorena Garcia to win back eaters who have become accustomed to Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.’s style of Mexican fare. Menu items will include Chipotle
Taco Bell’s New Model: Chipotle Read More »
Bloomberg: For Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM)’s Taco Bell, thinking outside the bun means going gourmet. The chain that once used a talking chihuahua to sell chalupas is working with Miami chef Lorena Garcia to win back eaters who have become accustomed to Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.’s (CMG) style of Mexican fare. Menu items will include
Taco Bell Sees Market Share Recouped With Chipotle Menu: Retail Read More »
Spring is finally here! While you’re doing a little spring cleaning in your home, Savannah Morning News has a few tips that will help you spring clean your business, too. Clean up your excess inventory An easy place to start cleaning may be with your inventory. If you are a retailer, you should analyze your
Spring Clean Your Business Read More »
nebusiness.co.uk: Many public sector workers will be feeling anxious about their job security, and facing redundancy or reduced hours, which is a stressful experience, but it’s important to know that there is always some way to move forward. Entrepreneurialism depends on the development of an idea that can be transformed into a viable business and
When The Career Path Ends Your Franchise Journey Begins Read More »
Typists prone to making mistakes when using old-fashioned typewriters or word processors have Bette Nesmith Graham to thank for creating one of the most simple, yet lifesaving inventions in all of office-supply history. Born in 1924, Nesmith worked as a secretary while earning her GED in night school. While her husband was away in service
Inventor Legends: Bette Nesmith Graham Read More »
