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Abercrombie & Fitch Gets Hammered by Consumer Backlash! [VIDEO]

Critter — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:54:05 +0000

I'm sure by now you've heard about the not so nice things Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has said recently concerning uncool and heavyweight people, specifically larger women. Well as expected his remarks have pissed off a lot of people, me included!

20 Awesomely Creative Business Cards You Won't Throw Out

Emerald Catron — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:10:11 +0000

We know -- business cards? Even though nearly everything is done in the digital realm, they are still a thing. A thing we usually throw in the bin straightaway. We would gladly let these cards clutter up our desk, though. They're creative enough to warrant existing, and probably actually earn their proprietors some business. Check them out below.

'Reply All' Is Not Just Annoying, Also Bad for Business

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:02:19 +0000

Just about everybody who has used email in a business setting has a “reply all” horror story. If you’re lucky, you just ended up spamming your colleagues with minutiae. If you’re not so lucky, you divulged embarrassing personal details or perhaps even something that could get you in trouble with your boss. Beyond those disasters, “reply all” just [...]

American Express Deceives Customers, Will Issue $85 Million Refund — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:56:08 +0000

Have an American Express card that you never leave home without? You can expect a refund.

According to a report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, American Express will be refunding $85 million to some 250,000 customers due to what officials are calling deceptive practices that include the charging of illegal late fees and discrimination against applicants 35 years old and up.

For nearly a decade, American Express was guilty of committing various infractions against its card owners that cheated customers into believing they were obtaining benefits like sign-up bonuses and improved credit scores that never came to pass.

CEO Literally Spreads the Wealth By Giving Employees His $3 Million Bonus

Mike Adams — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:41:10 +0000

While some executives seem to care only about themselves and their bottom lines, others feel that the benefit comes from giving some of their fortune away.

At least that is what the CEO of the China-based technology firm Lenovo seems to think.

What Are the Most Dangerous US Cities for Women?

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:43:04 +0000

The population is skyrocketing and the economy is stagnant. These two factors can make a dangerous combination for all sorts of violent crimes. Some cities have become dangerous places to be, especially for women. Forbes put together a list of the most dangerous cities for women to live in and visit. The data for the [...]

This week is 'Administrative Professionals Week' Here Are Some Fun Ideas To Help You Say Thanks

Nancy Mace — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:09:27 +0000

Traditionally the last full week of April is designated "Administrative Professionals Week". A time when bosses can show their appreciation to their assistants for all of their hard work and dedication throughout the year. To help bosses along here are some ways you can say thank you to your administrative professional.

Administrative Professional Week Prize Giveaway

Sasha Spielman — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:30:13 +0000

Z94 wants to help you say 'Thank You' to your employees with our Administrative Professional Week Giveaway. Enter in our contest for a chance to win a bouquet of flowers from Scott’s House of Flowers and lunch for 2 from Mutt’s German Restaurant.

Apple is Number One, Number Two?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:40:01 +0000

In news that would make Steve Jobs proud, Apple has been named America’s most profitable retailer, beating out other powerhouses like Tiffany & Co., GameStop and Select Comfort. In a ranking by retail analysis company RetailSails, Apple rang up $5,647 in merchandise per square foot of store space, compared to just $3,085 for the second-place [...]

Why Do Women Perform Better Than Men in Job Interviews?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:20:15 +0000

Jobs interviews are stressful for everyone, but a new study reveals that while women are generally more on edge before meeting with a prospective employer, their interviews went better than those of their male counterparts — mainly because the ladies coped with the stress better.

Why Do So Many People Dislike Their Bosses?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:53:00 +0000

Bosses are some of the most hated people on earth — and a new study breaks down exactly why. Talent management expert DDI surveyed 1,200 full-time workers from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India and southeast Asia in an effort to learn more about what today’s leaders are doing right — [...]

JC Penney Gets Rid of Sales in Favor of Permanent Discounts — Dollars and Sense [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:39:31 +0000

For a die-hard shopper, there’s little more frustrating than buying something at full-price, only to see it go on sale shortly thereafter.

To ward that off, retailing giant JC Penney has announced that starting Feb. 1, it’s discounting all merchandise by at least 40 percent — permanently.

Yuengling Is Now America's Largest Brewery

J. Audrey Miller — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:18 +0000

Yuengling, a beer simply known as “lager” in parts of Pennsylvania (and some television commercials) now has two crowns to wear atop its hoppy head. It is America’s oldest brewery, something to brag about, but now it can boast to being America’s largest brewery. Last week, word came down that Yuengling expansion from Pennsylvania into [...]

What Were 2011′s Stupidest Consumer Fees?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:41:16 +0000

As consumers, we’re all used to being nickel-and-dimed to death with fees — from charges for checking a bag when we fly to charges to pay a bill online, we see them every day. They may be small, but they add up. And some were even more egregious than others in 2011.

Coke Moves Its Secret Formula for All to See — Kind Of [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:08:10 +0000

Since 1925, the secret recipe for Coca-Cola has been famously locked in a bank vault. But no more — to much fanfare, the coveted list of ingredients was moved Thursday to a new vault that’s on display at the World of Coca-Cola Museum at the company’s headquarters in downtown Atlanta.

Revenge of the Processing Fees! Ticketmaster Forced to Cough Up Millions in Refunds

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:22:12 +0000

If you bought a ticket for an event from the behemoth known as Ticketmaster between October of 1999 and October of 2011, you may be getting a bit of a credit next year. A class action suit brought against the company in 2003 claimed it was profiting off of “processing fees” without alerting buyers that [...]

Target Employees Get Pranked With Ridiculous Shopping Lists [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:50:43 +0000

Working retail during the holidays is already a grueling experience. But it must be even worse when you get pranked like the unfortunate Target employees in this hysterical video. Jokesters Greg Benson and Ryan Smith ask several workers at a local Target to help them find ridiculous items like “ankle grease,” “daddy butter” and “fish [...]

High Times Magazine Redesign Isn't 'Half-Baked'

Amit Wehle — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:30:56 +0000

If there’s one thing all stoners can agree on (if they can remember) – it’s that High Times magazine is the nation’s premiere pot publication. Since budding way back in 1974 the magazine has served its readers well – informing and entertaining both the casual toker and marijuana maniac alike on all matters cannabis related. [...]

Improv Everywhere's Best Buy Prank Is Now Remastered in HD [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:14:32 +0000

To celebrate their tenth anniversary, Improv Everywhere is releasing remastered videos of their best stunts. First to get the treatment is the classic Best Buy prank in which 80 Improv Everywhere members enter into the Manhattan Best Buy wearing blue polo shirts and khaki pants, the uniform of a Best Buy employee. Watch it in HD after the jump.

Restaurant Owner That Banned Kids Enjoys Boom In Business

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:35:04 +0000

The owner of a restaurant in Monroeville, Pennsylvania banned children under six from his establishment and has actually seen a boom in business. The past summer Mike Vuick, owner of McDain’s Restaurant and Golf Center, forbid his customers from bringing children younger than the age of 6. Despite public outcry from parents, the move seems to [...]