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US retailers cheery about holiday season despite inflation

After nearly two years of pandemic gloom, American consumers appear primed to spend generously for the holidays despite worries over inflation and item availability.
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Henry B. Tippie's Laws

Tuesday, November 23, 2021
No one becomes successful without a set of rules to live by, pithy words filled with wisdom. Henry B. Tippie was no different. His sage business advice was codified into a list by his son, Henry B. Tippie II, and became known as "Tippie's Laws."
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‘Black Friday’? It’s more like ‘Black Autumn’ now

Holiday shopping season longer than ever, but whether local or national, retailers need to capitalize early.
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In Memoriam: Henry B. Tippie

Thursday, November 18, 2021
Henry B. Tippie, alumnus, benefactor, supporter, and friend of the University of Iowa business school that bears his name, has died at age 94.
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Study: Company partisanship hurts hiring

Thursday, November 18, 2021
From Chick-fil-A to Starbucks, more corporations and CEOs are addressing social and political issues, especially as millennials and Gen Z pressure them to take public stances. Yes, but: Those stances are a double-edged sword when it comes to hiring talent, especially in our current workforce shortage, according to a new study from the University of Iowa.
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Study: Company partisanship hurts hiring

From Chick-fil-A to Starbucks, more corporations and CEOs are addressing social and political issues, especially as millennials and Gen Z pressure them to take public stances. Yes, but: Those stances are a double-edged sword when it comes to hiring talent, especially in our current workforce shortage, according to a new study from the University of Iowa.
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Winners of the 2021 Business Analytics Case Competition Announced

Wednesday, November 17, 2021
In March and April 2021, the Tippie College of Business hosted its fifth annual Business Analytics Case Competition.
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Rucker joins HP Board

Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Kim K.W. Rucker (BBA 1989) has been appointed to the board of directors for HP Inc.
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Tippie expert explains how to keep conversations civil this holiday season

The holiday season is just around the corner, but there is worry divisive topics may ruin family gatherings. A 2018 poll from the Associated Press and NORC showed that 9 percent of family gatherings were ruined by disagreements over politics. Topics like politics and religion have always been tough dinner table topics, but University of Iowa’s Dr. Michelle Williams says there is a new hot button...