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October 22, 2012, at 4:40 PMThe manufacturer of the classic cab is entering the British equivalent of bankruptcy, throwing the future of the vehicles into doubt
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9 winners and losers from the top 100 global brands list
October 3, 2012, at 7:38 AMCoca-Cola manages to keep fast-growing Apple at bay in the annual ranking, while the financial sector takes a harsh hit
Arby's and 8 other dramatic rebranding campaigns [Updated]
October 2, 2012, at 9:30 AMThe roast-beef chain tries to make customers think "sandwich shop" rather than "fast food." Here, a pictorial guide to other brand turnarounds
Why is Ikea erasing women from its Saudi Arabian catalog?
October 1, 2012, at 1:30 PMThe Swedish company comes under fire for photo-shopping women into oblivion
Can Spain survive tough new austerity measures?
September 28, 2012, at 11:39 AMSpain is proceeding with painful spending cuts and tax hikes that could deepen the country's economic woes — but may be necessary to score loans from Europe
Why Home Depot is failing in China: 4 theories
September 18, 2012, at 4:00 PMThe massive home improvement chain is shuttering all seven of its big-box stores in China — even while competitors like Ikea are making money hand over fist
5 signs India won't become an economic power
September 6, 2012, at 5:52 PMIndia sees itself as a country on the rise, but stubborn obstacles — including endemic corruption and political gridlock — suggest that it might fall short of its promise
8 items banned on eBay: A slideshow
August 20, 2012, at 6:15 PMThe online auctioneer will no longer let you sell magic potions. What else is out of bounds?
Should Ikea get into the hotel business?
August 16, 2012, at 12:52 PMThe Swedish furniture chain plans to open a hundred boutique hotels across Europe — but it won't even use its own name
Can J.Crew find success in China?
August 3, 2012, at 7:10 AMOne of the first lady's favorite clothing retailers is trying its luck in the world's most populous nation, but Chinese shoppers may be puzzled by the brand
Why are Germans still using the deutsche mark?
July 19, 2012, at 4:25 PMOfficially, Europe's economic powerhouse uses the euro. But there are still billions upon billions of deutsche marks being traded all around Germany
The Libor banking scandal: An instant guide
July 17, 2012, at 6:20 PMThe latest controversy roiling global banks could affect trillions of dollars worth of financial contracts
How did Canadians become richer than Americans?
July 17, 2012, at 1:20 PMFor the first time in decades, the average Canadian family surpasses its U.S. counterpart in terms of net worth. Here, 4 theories as to how it happened
Global rate cuts: Are central banks bracing for economic calamity?
July 6, 2012, at 10:20 AMEurope and China slash interest rates, and Britain says it will essentially print money — raising fears that the world's top bankers are entering "panic mode"
The latest euro rescue plan: Crisis averted?
July 2, 2012, at 11:21 AMEuropean leaders achieve a major breakthrough in tackling the continent's debt crisis, but as always, longterm concerns linger
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