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Staples To Debut New Store Format With Coworking, Podcasting

PYMNTS

The Staples Connect concept, which will be officially introduced in six Boston area stores on Feb. The offerings include a 500-square-foot community space where shoppers can join or host events like workshops, speaker sessions and meetings. 5, offers experiences and solutions as well as a place to transact, Chain Store Age reported.

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Killing Strategy: The Disruption Of Management Consulting

CB Insights

Before Bruce Doolin Henderson opened the doors of Boston Consulting Group on July 1, 1963, the concept of “competition” barely existed in American business culture, let alone the concept of strategy. High tax rates on corporate gains meant that the best way to spend profits was to make acquisitions. Those companies made plans.