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    Hypothetical Portfolio Our equally weighted portfolio includes Apple (AAPL), Whole Foods Market (WFM), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Citigroup (C), and Nordstrom (JWN). All of the companies chosen are paying dividends quarterly, and make up to 6.557% of S&P 500 as of today. From 2011 until today we see that our portfolio has had, return-wise, a similar performance to the S&P 500 with around 11% annual returns. Also, the correlation coefficient of 0.85 tells us that our portfolio is highly…

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    Mallorie Dunn Fashion

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    The denim company started by Khloe Kardashian carries jeans from size 0 to 24 and was first sold at Nordstrom. The founders insisted that they be placed all together the sales floor, thus creating an extended sizes section, and the results were amazing. The jeans sold out rapidly and Nordstrom even began reaching out to other brands to use extended sizes with their clothing. “Plus size still has a negative connotation,” explain Kozuch, “it makes…

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    such as “Take Ten” and” Grab Your Socks”. Silverstein soon branched out into music, creating his first album “Hairy Jazz” in 1959("Shel Silverstein Biography"). Although Shel was immersed in his music career, in 1963, he met book editor Ursula Nordstrom, who convinced him to begin writing children’s books ("Shel Silverstein Bio.com"). In the same year, Silverstein published his first children’s book, “Uncle Shelby’s Story of Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back”("Shel Silverstein"). The following…

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    False Claims Essay

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    The Federal Law states an advertisement “must be truthful, not misleading, and, when appropriate, backed by scientific evidence.” (Federal Trade Commission) If an advertisement does not apply to these rules, it is by definition false and therefore illegal. The Federal Trade Commission, by their own standards, enforces these rules and punishes the companies guilty of breaking them. Making false claims about products and services is a very broad spectrum. The claims can range from quality and…

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    payment to that online account . Are we really concerned about our privacy or are we just selective about which big business can invade it ? In “Attention Shoppers," Stephanie Cliffords examines the practice of brick and mortar retailers, such as nordstroms, wanting to learn more about their customers through surveillance. They gather data such as how their customer’s behavior can influence how long they stay in the store or if they decide to buy anything. The article highlights that these…

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    Plaid Stereotypes

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    So, who's responsible for the plaid breakthrough? Mall store staples Abercrombie and Finch, Gap, Brooks Brothers, Forever 21, and Loft are leading the charge, adding their signature touch on basic plaid. Polo by Ralph Lauren, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom makes plaid luxurious and upscale. Magazine darlings J Crew and Land's End turn traditional plaid upside down to create chic results. Even traditional stores like Target and JC Penney are joining in on the fun. A plaid scarf can look just…

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    Michael Kors Fashion was launched over 30 years ago and is a rapidly expanding global luxury brand which produces accessories, apparel and footwear and aims to feature distinctive designs, materials and craftsmanship which combines elegance and a sporty attitude (Michael Kors, 2015). The brand is currently sold in over 300 retail stores in North America with an additional 180 international retail stores. The organisation offers two primary collections, the Michael Kors luxury collection and the…

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    Bob Love Case Study

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    teammates had to speak for him. After 11 seasons in the NBA, and after being dumped by his wife, he retired but was unable to find regular jobs since all of them required the ability to speak clearly. Eventually, he was hired as a dishwasher for Nordstrom Department Store in Seattle and his employer decided to pay for his speech therapy. "Bob is more than a great basketball star and community leader,” said Jane Fraser, president of the 60-year-old…

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    Collaborations exposes your brand to new audiences. Look at the success of Beyonce & Nicki Minaj’s “Flawless”, or Jay Z & Kanye West’s “Watch the Throne”. Still not convinced look at the Nordstrom and Topshop collab? Each brand has been given the opportunity to be opened up to a different demographic. Webster defines a collaboration as a joint intellectual effort, made by many powers working together. It’s no wonder why so many companies over the years have participated in this strategy. The…

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    Matthew Autterson

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    Autterson recently grabbed the headlines by participating in a rugged 1,296 mile off-road race in Mexico. Dubbed as one of the most exhilarating experiences ever, the event attracted various personalities such as Holly Kylberg (who recently held the Nordstrom opening), Rich Kylberg, Buzz Wiepking and Matt’s daughter Madison Autterson. The six-member traversed the torturous journey and were proud to have made it in the end. More interesting is the fact that the team completed the race in 46 hours…

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