Responsible consumption and the decision over Heathrow’s third runway

By Professor John Bryson Department of Strategy and  International Business, University of Birmingham I have a problem that I need to reconcile. This problem is the tension that exists between being a responsible consumer and being a responsible citizen. This tension should be central to all discussions regarding responsible business. For me, this tension takes … Continue reading “Responsible consumption and the decision over Heathrow’s third runway”

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Transforming UK Town Centres

By Dr Sarah Montano Department of Marketing, University of Birmingham The BBC have recently reported that in the first month of 2020, almost 10,000 retail jobs have been lost in the UK. The Centre for Retail Research are predicting that this year, due to 17,565 store closures, 171,669 retail jobs will be affected, as compared … Continue reading “Transforming UK Town Centres”

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Valentine’s Day: Romantic Potential of Money

By Dr Pilar Rojas Gaviria Department of Marketing, University of Birmingham The room is empty, And the window is open – Charles Simic Belgian chocolates, exotic fragrances, everlasting roses, special dinners, the list is endless of conventional products, experiences and rituals in which some of us will be immersed in this coming Valentine’s Day. As … Continue reading “Valentine’s Day: Romantic Potential of Money”

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To Huawei, or not to Huawei? That was the question for the UK government

By Professor John Bryson Department of Strategy and International Business , University of Birmingham The shift from 4G to 5G represents a major moment of disruptive innovation that has the potential to completely transform everyday living. This is not a simple incremental improvement to the existing 4G network. This is a moment of radical innovation … Continue reading “To Huawei, or not to Huawei? That was the question for the UK government”

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The Curse and the Cure – Facebook’s use of Artificial Intelligence

By Immaculate Motsi-Omoijiade Research Fellow, Lloyds Banking Group Centre for Responsible Business Recently, Facebook announced its intention to increase its team of software developers and data scientists in order to develop algorithms that can detect and remove harmful content on its platform more quickly.  Having been issued a record-breaking $5 billion fine by the Federal … Continue reading “The Curse and the Cure – Facebook’s use of Artificial Intelligence”

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Sussex Royal – Happily ever after?

By Dr Miriam McGowan Department of Marketing, University of Birmingham Many thought the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle symbolised a ‘new era’ for the Royal Family. However, 19 months later Harry and Meghan have decided to step down as senior royals, with a view to become financially independent and gain a “more peaceful … Continue reading “Sussex Royal – Happily ever after?”

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VIDEO AND PODCAST: Should people with problem debt look to save?

By Andy Lymer, Professor of Accounting and Taxation and Director of the Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management (CHASM) at the University of Birmingham The third Monday of January – deemed ‘Blue Monday’ – is called by some the most depressing day of the year, with the excitement of Christmas over, poor weather, and … Continue reading “VIDEO AND PODCAST: Should people with problem debt look to save?”

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The Hallmark of Change: Bride and Prejudice

By Dr Juliet E. Kele, Research Fellow In HRM Department of Marketing and Lloyds Centre for Responsible Business, University of Birmingham The US TV channel Hallmark, known for its family-friendly movies, has come under criticism for its decision to withdraw an advertisement for a wedding planning website featuring a same-sex couple. The company have since apologised … Continue reading “The Hallmark of Change: Bride and Prejudice”

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‘Tis the Season to Spend – What does this mean for the High Street?

By Dr Sarah Montano, Senior Lecturer in Marketing Department of Marketing  The Christmas season is always anticipated by retailers and customers alike. For retailers the season is the “golden quarter” when maximum profits are expected. For customers, Christmas is the time to exchange gifts and so necessitates online or store-based shopping for loved ones. With … Continue reading “‘Tis the Season to Spend – What does this mean for the High Street?”

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Black Friday – Worth the Hype?

By Dr Emma Gardner, Lecturer in Strategy and International Business, Department of Strategy and International Business   The retail industry has been struggling for some time, with online retailers such as Amazon often blamed for the struggles of the traditional high street. The American export of Black Friday, during which retailers offer discounted products in a … Continue reading “Black Friday – Worth the Hype?”

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