By Isabelle Szmigin, Professor of Marketing The Department of Marketing, Birmingham Business School About 3 years ago we started to drive a Tesla. At first I was sceptical; I thought this will not be powerful and more importantly how far will it go? But while it hasn’t changed my life, my view of electric cars … Continue reading “Would an electric car be right for you?”
Fur ban by fashion houses: One little step to ethical and responsible fashion?
By Dr Charika Channuntapipat, Lecturer in Accounting The Department of Accounting, Birmingham Business School Lloyds Banking Group Centre for Responsible Business Prada recently announced that the brand will join the fur ban movement starting with its women’s collection for spring/summer 2020. It is now listed as one of the fur free retailers amongst many other … Continue reading “Fur ban by fashion houses: One little step to ethical and responsible fashion?”
U.S.-China trade war: which country is more resilient?
By Dr Kurt Yang Liu, Lecturer in Operations Management Department of Management, Birmingham Business School As the trade war between the U.S. and China intensifies, one of the key questions to ask is how significant the damages would be to the world’s two largest economies if the trade tensions are prolonged. It is apparent that … Continue reading “U.S.-China trade war: which country is more resilient?”
No-Deal Brexit could mean ‘Carmageddon’ for UK Auto
Professor David Bailey Birmingham Business School ESRC UK in a Changing Europe Senior Fellow UK auto output slumped by almost a half in April as firms shut down plants in case of a No Deal Brexit that didn’t come, leading to renewed warnings from the industry over the damage being caused by Brexit … Continue reading “No-Deal Brexit could mean ‘Carmageddon’ for UK Auto”
The story of football in the West Midlands: Where did it all go wrong?
Professor John Samuels The Department of Accounting Sport is now a big business and, like it or not, football is the most high-profile and followed sport. Successful football clubs result in significant financial returns to those involved with the club, city, and region. It boosts brand value and the city becomes associated with success. … Continue reading “The story of football in the West Midlands: Where did it all go wrong?”
The Business of Bees – A Tale of Interconnectedness
Dr Christoph Biehl Associate of the Lloyds Banking Group Centre for Responsible Business Department of Management Today is World Bee Day, a day designed to increase awareness of the issues facing bees worldwide. It is a well-known fact that bee numbers are dwindling. Recent years have seen a sharp upswing in news from around … Continue reading “The Business of Bees – A Tale of Interconnectedness”
Brand Stories: Can good storytelling increase Ribena’s sales?
Dr Finola Kerrigan Reader in Marketing and Consumption Consumer tastes change over time, and trends in marketing influence this. This creates an ongoing challenge for brands that have been in the marketplace for a long time. With increasing levels of choice, consumers can easily be seduced away from familiar brands by the lure of … Continue reading “Brand Stories: Can good storytelling increase Ribena’s sales?”
Huawei and Building the United Kingdom’s 5G network: Poor Policy or Weak Governance?
John R. Bryson Professor of Enterprise and Economic Geography To Huawei or not to Huawei that is the question that has been debated throughout developed market economies and, in particular, amongst the members of Five Eyes. Five Eyes is the intelligence alliance between Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. Australia and the U.S. have an all-out … Continue reading “Huawei and Building the United Kingdom’s 5G network: Poor Policy or Weak Governance?”
The Retail Crisis Catches Up with Debenhams
Dr Amir Qamar Department of Strategy & International Business Debenhams was reportedly worth £900 million in 2016, but today the retail giant is only worth £20 million. Debenhams generates approximately 80% of its revenue in the UK, thus the firm is highly dependent on a single country. Considering that the British retail industry has … Continue reading “The Retail Crisis Catches Up with Debenhams”
The Invisible Killer and London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone: Too little and too late?
John R. Bryson Professor of Enterprise and Economic Geography University of Birmingham On Monday 8 April 2019, London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) was activated to cover central London. From 25 October 2021, this will be extended to the area within the North and South Circular Roads. Currently, any petrol or diesel vehicle driven within central … Continue reading “The Invisible Killer and London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone: Too little and too late?”