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Monthly Archives: February 2013
Viking Ranges Purchased by Middleby
What is Viking's Future? The purchase of the Viking Range Corp. by the Middleby Corporation was announced on 12/31/2012. While there were clearly some tax reasons for this New Years Eve deal, the much bigger question for the industry is … Continue reading
Posted in Appliances, Business
Tagged Bassoul, consumer, Middleby, Papa John, Selim Bassoul, Starbucks, Subway, Turbo Chef, Viking
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New JCP Ads During the Oscars
JCPenney's risky new ads at The Oscars Continuing to bleed cash quarter after quarter, JCPenney (JCP) embarked on a risky new advertising campaign at the 2013 Oscar Show. They had 6 new ads, including the premier 90 second Dear Dreamer … Continue reading
Delivering the Customer Experience
Win the Online Shopping Battle 4 Ways to Compete against Internet Appliance Sellers (and others) A 1999 book The Experience Economy by Joseph Pine and James Gilmore has become a handbook for winning customers for life by marketing experiences. Their … Continue reading
Posted in Appliances, Business
Tagged business, experience, internet, marketing, online, retailing, sales
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Dale Dauten Quote
Looking for Inspiration I've written blogs based on ideas or quotes from Peter Drucker, Zig Ziglar, Steve Jobs, and Seth Godin. But in reviewing my past blogs, one of my favorites was a very short blog based on the wisdom … Continue reading
Posted in Business
Tagged Dale Dauten, help, inspiration, Peter Drucker, Seth Godin, Steve Jobs, work, Zig Ziglar
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What’s New at IBS 2013
Guest Blog at Designers Circle HQ Major announcement from IBS (International Builder Show) and KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) New colors and finishes Product introductions and innovations Comments on attendance, atmosphere, and overall show experience Read my guest blog … Continue reading
Posted in Appliances, Business, Trade Shows
Tagged blog, builder, building products, design, IBS, KBIS, trade publication
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Why training doesn’t work
Teaching Geese to Golf Learning to become a trainer A flock of Canadian geese has made their home this winter at the Phoenix area golf course down the street from me. As I was passing the first tee, I noticed … Continue reading