“Sustainagility” is a new term that’s been coined by Walmart’s Latin American CEO Eduardo Solórzano – one that stands for a combination of innovation and agility in the pursuit of sustainability . On first reading of this brave new word it struck me that Walmart continues to not only be the largest retailer in the
Back in 1948, British author George Orwell, in his final and most famous novel, “1984,” predicted a world in which all-seeing electronic eyes would give authorities the power to spy on everyone, as reflected in the slogan “Big Brother is watching you.” What has actually occurred since the real year 1984, however, has turned
In reflecting on 2010 and what may be in store for business in 2011, I have been struck by a couple of “aha moments” in regard to things I think will help determine which endeavors are most likely to succeed in the coming months. First, social media optimization (SMO) is going to be redefined. Already
Commodities the planet, and the relationship between pricing and the Web — this may seem to be an unlikely grouping, but I believe that taken together it will have a significant impact on consumer product companies this year. Why? Well, for one thing, we’re going to be entering a volatile time for commodities as the
I was going through choppy waters when Uncharted Waters ‘Boat to Boardroom: Lessons I’ve Learned’ by Anthony Zolezzi landed in my mailbox. My patience, negotiating skills and good judgment had been put to the test. http://www.sergetheconcierge.com/2010/03/a-good-catch-wisdom-from-the-fishing-boat-with-anthony-zolezzi-the-wednesday-interview.html
Chocolate bars and ice cream aren’t the only things getting makeovers to please the growing carb-avoiding public. The all-American french fry is being retooled and Anthony Zolezzi is interviewed by Time magazine to weigh in…