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Businesses Say Sustainability is Vital to Long Term Growth, but Can Weaken Margins and Increase Short Term Costs ...
The vast majority of businesses say that sustainability is vital to their future growth, but almost half say that margins are currently lower on sustainable products and services,

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 -0700

Dell's profit shrinks in the first quarter
Dell has reported a drop in profits for the first quarter, weighed down by a revenue decrease and slower sales of consumer products.

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:15:37 -0700

Market Rates Insight's New Integrated Study on Service Fees Reveals "Lifestyle Financial Services" Will Pay Off for ...
SAN ANSELMO, Calif. -- The results of the first Integrated Study on Service Fees designed to gauge consumer acceptance of fee-based services from banks and credit unions reveal that consumers are willing ...

Mon, 21 May 2012 05:45:00 -0700

A.T. Kearney Study of Global Wealth and Spending Projects $12 Trillion in New Consumer Spending Over the Next Decade ...
CHICAGO, IL-- - Today A.T. Kearney's Global Consumer Institute released a study of world-wide spending patterns that addresses how people in different markets spend their money and how their spending changes ...

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:00:00 -0700

China to become biggest IT consumer in Asia-Pacific
Beijing, May 19 (IANS) China will soon surpass Japan to become the biggest consumer of IT products and services in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC).

Sat, 19 May 2012 01:40:30 -0700