Food trucks are trending in the U.S. People love the convenience and unique flair that they offer. You can now find food truck vendors is almost all major cities on any given day. Many cities even host food truck events where you can go to grab a meal. One company that didn’t want to miss…
Facebook is still the most popular social network on the Internet. It has more than 500 million active users and is still growing. That’s why Facebook has long been the marketing target for businesses. Businesses can reach millions of potential customers through this social network without spending a ton of money. All they need to…
Pinterest is a social bookmarking site similar to StumbleUpon and Digg. Users can sort through images and save (pin) anything that they want for future reference. Pinterest is an excellent platform for people that love cooking, crafts, and DIY projects because most pins are related to these categories. Businesses within these categories have started to…
In an effort to reduce their impact on the environment, Coca Cola Co. just announced their first PET plastic bottle. It is made entirely from plant materials. Through patented technology, Coca Cola Co. converts the natural sugars in plants into the material used to make these PET bottles. The great thing is that the PET…
About a decade ago, practically everyone was walking around with their iPod, listening to songs downloaded from iTunes. Now, Apple wants to revolutionize the way people listen to music again. In June 2015, Apple announced the launch of their new music streaming service, Apple Music.
The truck driver population in the U.S. is aging. That’s bad news for the supply chain industry, because not enough new truck drivers are entering the labor force to replace the truck drivers who retire. Take a look at what supply chains are doing to address this problem.
The U.S. has been working on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) with the E.U. However, it has been held up by European Parliament because some members are skeptical of the benefits to Europe. Additionally, some citizens are protesting the deal and making their voice known to parliament. There were over 200 complaints and…
At the beginning of June 2015, Campbell Soup Co. signed an agreement to acquire Garden Fresh Gourmet for $231 million. Garden Fresh Gourmet makes dips, salsa, hummus, and tortilla chips. The acquisition will expand the line of products sold by Campbell Soup Co. and keep the company on trend with what consumers want.
Subway is an international brand. They have franchise locations throughout the U.S. and Europe. Subway is known for their sandwiches, but they also sell cookies, chips, drinks, and other add-on items to support their profits. Previously, all of their cookies were produced in the U.S. and shipped to franchises around the world. However, Subway decided…
In May 2015, DHL Express announced their plans to renovate and expand their major airport hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The company will invest $108 million on the project and create approximately 50 new jobs in the Covington, Kentucky, area. The expansion will help DHL Express compete better in global logistics and air…