In 2023, Sam’s Club generated $53,027 million from the sales of grocery and consumables which is its largest category of products compared to $46,822 million in fiscal 2022. The share of grocery and consumables in the total net sales of Sam’s Club in 2023 was 62.8% compared to 63.6% in the prior fiscal year. Net …
Artificial intelligence is a topic of many science fiction tales in which it has dangerous consequences. In reality, the use of AI is assisting all kinds of industries and helping workers thrive against all kinds of economic factors. In accounting, AI enables greater focus on human interaction, making it chiefly important in customer communication and …
A debt collection agency is a company that collects unpaid debts for another party. Most companies hire debt collection agencies because it is cost effective for them to do so instead of spending their own resources pursuing these debts. If you want to be the owner of a debt collection agency, it means that you …
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Facebook is a leading social media channel with a global presence and a large audience composed of billions of monthly users from the various corners of the globe. The company has experienced massive growth in its audience and revenue during recent years. The main factors driving the growth of Facebook’s audience include the growth in …
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The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) was established in 1973. FASB is an independent body. It is located in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States. The FASB established the accounting and financial standards for the private and public companies as well as not for profit organizations following GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). The Securities and Exchange Commission …
The US Congress created the Securities and Exchange Commission through the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This act empowers the Securities and Exchange Commission and grants it broad authority over all the aspects of the securities industry. Securities Industry in the United States Traditionally, three types of organizations have been a part of the securities …
Introduction It’s not everyday that some company announces a new laptop, but it might as well be. Dozens of laptops are released and/or announced on an annual basis, and for the most part, the only thing separating these laptops are the logo on the front. However, HP seems keen on avoiding this stereotype with their …
George Orwell wrote his ‘Books versus Cigarettes’ in 1946, a year later than his Animal Farm. This piece was published in The Tribune on February 8th in the same year. Orwell became the literary editor of The Tribune in 1943. He wrote several essays on problems affecting British society. This one is an interesting and …
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Some Popular Myths Related to Passwords (This is a guest post by Jack Warner. In this digital era, passwords are impossible to live without. We need passwords for literally everything; our mobile gadgets, laptops, PCs, Social Media handles, to borrow books from the library, and many other instances. It is very easy to be misled …
Introduction: BMW is a leading premium brand of vehicles. The company was founded in 1916 and since then has grown into one of the most famous luxury auto brands in the vehicle industry. The company is also known for its focus on technological innovation. Its growth and popularity are a result of consistent focus upon …
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Vodafone is a leading telecom brand of the world. It has maintained strong presence in the Asian and European markets. The company has also achieved fast growth in its customer base in India. Due to the growing competition in the telecom industry, it has made some significant changes to its business and marketing strategies in …
Boeing is the largest player in the aerospace industry. It is leading the aerospace industry through technological innovation. The company has brought a large range of commercial airplanes and military aircraft. The mission and vision statement of Boeing is as follows :- “Over the past century, generations of talented Boeing employees helped build the world’s …
Hyundai is one of the leading automakers of the world. In the recent years, while the demand for ecofriendly cars has increased, several automakers have released hybrid and fully electric versions to match customer demand. Hyundai is an innovative brand and aspires to become a leader in ecofriendly vehicle segment. By 2020 it aspires to …
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INTRODUCTION Apple is a leading innovator and a world leader in the field of technology. Its market cap has hit $1 Trillion again in May and September 2019. However, there is more good news from Apple including the progress it has made in CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and sustainability. Whether it is manufacturing or supply …
Largest aerospace brands Boeing: Boeing is a leading aerospace brand. It makes commercial airplanes as well as defense and space products including fighter planes, choppers, missile defense and weapons. Commercial airplanes are its largest source of revenue. Boeing’s range of commercial airplanes includes the 737, 746, 767, 777 and 787. Apart from them, Boeing also …
Tesla’s autopilot is designed for driver safety. However, you must not consider it a self driving system which turns your vehicle into a fully automated car. You still need to be attentive and keep your hands on the wheels while you drive. Otherwise the car starts sending you alerts. It is an advanced driver assistance …
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION OPERATORS STEWARDS CATALYSTS STRATEGISTS Critical Roles of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) The role of the Chief Financial Officer has grown more central to organizational strategy and performance than ever. They are increasingly playing an important role in strategic planning. Companies are letting CFOs take over more strategic and responsible roles in strategy …
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CONTENTS Create a basic chart/graph: add data select chart type add labels customize your chart Customize chart style Customize chart and axis titles Format Series Hide the gridlines Insert chart into Google docs Google spreadsheets have several great options for manipulating data and creating charts and graphs for reports. It has several excellent features to …
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CONTENTS Create a new document set document margins editing google docs Inserting elements into google docs Inserting images Insert tables Insert drawings Insert charts Insert special characters and equations Insert table of contents Insert header & footer Playing with fonts Check word limit in google docs Check the outline in google docs Format the document …
Stephen Robert Irwin (Steve Irwin), known better as The Crocodile Hunter was an Australian conservationist, zookeeper and television personality. Today’s Google Doodle remembers him on his 57th birth anniversary. Irwin co-hosted The Crocodile Hunter with his wife Terri which was a wildlife documentary series broadcast internationally. The show made Irwin famous internationally and earned him …
Felt bored watching Hollywood movies and playing games? Take some time to motivate yourself and find inspiration. Netflix has a large collection of documentaries on various topics from science and technology to crime, forensics and sports. You will also find some inspirational documentaries on Netflix. Here are five of them worth your time: The Secret: …
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Google’s cutting edge technology has brought some of the most innovative products to the market including the fastest search, browser and mail as well as a diverse range of online services. Efficient delivery of Google’s online services is made possible through its global network of data centers. Currently, there are sixteen of its data centers …
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The leading online seller of the world, Amazon handles millions of requests on a daily basis. Fulfilling millions of orders is a complex task. However, Amazon’s innovative warehouse management makes it possible to serve millions across the globe with efficiency. Jeff Bezos is already known for his obsession with customer service and so is Amazon. …
Technology has disrupted or at least changed so many things around us from the way we shop, consume media to entertainment and communication. However, it has affected our lifestyles the most. From the time you wake up to when you are in your bed trying to fall asleep, smart devices are your constant companions. We …
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Alphabet is a large company with around one lac employees and offices in various corners of the world. The company owns and operates data centers in U.S., Europe, South America, and Asia. Its US footprint is growing rapidly. Last year, the company invested around 9 billion USD and hired around 10,000 in US alone. The …
Encryption is very important for the security of our personal data and information. It is the foundation of digital security. You do not have to worry for your personal data if you have storage encryption. Even if data falls into the wrong hands, it would not be stolen. Encryption encodes data so that only a …
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Most of us who spend a large part of their time browsing the internet are worried for the security of their data and their online privacy. Google is also concerned about the security of your account and your data and therefore working continuously improving their safety. This safer internet day it introduced new updates that …
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CONTENTS Introduction Global Presence Product range and quality Brand equity Customer loyalty Supply chain Marketing Customer Service Conclusion Sources of Competitive Advantage for McDonalds (Global fast food chain) INTRODUCTION :- McDonald’s is a famous fast food brand with operations around the world in more than 100 countries. It is both popular and successful as a …
Samsung Personnel Costs 2010-2018 The following table shows the personnel costs (wages, salaries & Pension) of Samsung from 2010 to 2018. Sums are in Trillion Korean Won. YEAR. WAGES & SALARIES. (TRILLION KRW) PENSION (TRILLION KRW) 2018. 22.7 Tr KRW 0.96 Tr. KRW 2017. 22.4 Tr KRW 0.98 Tr KRW 2016 19.3 1.2 2015 18.4 …
Operating Profits of Samsung Electronics 2003 – 2018 The following table shows the operating profits of Samsung Electronics from 2003-2018. The sums are in Trillion Korean Won. YEAR OPERATING PROFIT (TRILLION KRW) Operating Profit (USD) 2018 58.9 Tr KRW 53.5 Bn USD 2017 53.6 Tr KRW 48.8 Bn USD 2016 29.2 Tr KRW 25.9 Bn …
Competitors of Facebook Facebook is the leading social media network with more than 2.2 Billion active members. It is among the leading internet businesses of the world like Alphabet (Google) and Amazon. Popularity of the social media network has grown very fast among the next-gen users. They use it to connect with their friends and …
Hurdles to Integrating Technology in the Classroom Technological advancements have happened at a very fast pace in the twenty first century and like every other field, education has also benefitted from the proliferation of digital technology. The growth of online education has led to changing structure and composition of classrooms. The benefits are not limited …
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Who are HP’s (Hewlett Packard) competitors? HP (Hewlett Packard)Â is a market leading brand of personal computers, laptops, printers, and other computing related products. It was founded in 1939 through a partnership between William R Hewlett and David Packard. Later, the brand was incorporated in 1947. Apart from computing and other access devices, HP sells …
Main Competitors of Hyundai Motors Hyundai is a leading global car brand based in South Korea enjoying strong popularity globally. Apart from passenger cars and SUVs, Hyundai also brings luxury vehicles and has a significant stake in the Kia brand. Its technology and brand image are important factors driving is popularity in the global market. …
Main Competitors of Honda Motors Honda is another major global maker of cars and motorcycles. In the Asian markets, it is also a major direct competitor of Ford. In 2017, Honda sold 3.7 Million units. This was an increase of 1.3% over the previous year. North America was the biggest market for Honda cars where …
Main Players in International Automotive Industry Who are the biggest players in the international vehicle industry? The condition of the global automotive industry has improved a lot since the recession. In the Chinese and US markets , the automotive industry has seen stronger growth since the recession. It is expected that the sales and profits …
Who are the Main Competitors of Nissan Motors? Nissan is a major global car brand. North America and China are its biggest markets. The brand achieved sales of 5.6 million vehicles in 2016 and expected to achieve the sales of 5.8 million vehicles in 2017. In 2016, its net sales in North America totalled 2.1 million …
 Main Competitors of Volkswagen Automobiles Volkswagen is a major global car company which has several brands in its portfolio including luxury brands like Audi. Even after the diesel scandal of 2015, VW has made a strong return in 2016 and 17. There are several reasons behind the strong position of the brand in the market …
Main Competitors of Toyota Motors Toyota is a major global vehicle brand and a tough competitor for Ford, Hyundai & Volkswagen. It is a globally well known maker of cars, SUVs and electrical vehicles. Toyota has focused now on sustainable growth and the production of electrical vehicles that have a very low impact on the …
Main Competitors of Ford Motors Ford is among the most renowned car makers in the world. The company was incorporated in Delaware in 1919. It came into formation through the acquisition of Ford Motor Company that made and sold vehicles engineered by Henry Ford. Today, Ford Motors Company is a global brand that designs, manufactures, markets, …
The chart above displays the research and development expenses of Hewlett Packard from 2014 to 2022 in millions of US dollars. HP spent $1.593 billion on research and development in 2022 compared to $1.907 billion in 2021. Hewlett Packard Research and development expenses 2014-2022 Amounts are in Billions. Year R&D Expenses (Billions) 2022 $1.593 2021 …
In fiscal 2022, HP experienced a decline in its net sales and income. The net sales of the company declined by 1% in 2022 compared to the prior year. However, its net earnings declined by a little above 50% in 2022 compared to the prior year. HP experienced a decline of $3300 million in its …
Nano technology: Applications, advantages and disadvantages Nano-technology is among the most advanced fields of science and like every advanced field, it is full of both risks and opportunities. Several government and private bodies are investing in research on nanotechnology since the field holds immense potential. While the technology holds strong potential in various areas from …
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Wuthering Heights Chapterwise Summary and Analysis: Chapter 1 to 11 Chapter 1 : The novel opens with a description of the main settings ’Wuthering Heights’ and main character Heathcliff by Lockwood, the primary narrator of the novel. The date is the beginning of the nineteenth century. Lockwood finds the natural settings of his new hideout …
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Research designs in marketing research and their types: Exploratory, descriptive and causal A common definition of research is gathering and analysing information systematically. After having set the objectives of research, next step is to decide the research design which best suits the research objectives. It is on the basis of the research design that the …
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What is Non Probability sampling? Highlight its types. Non Probability sampling unlike probability sampling does not offer all the subjects equal chances of being selected. True random sampling is always difficult to perform because the researchers are bound by time, money and other constraints which inevitably leads to them using another sampling technique called non probability …
What is Probability sampling? What are its types? Probability sampling is a sampling technique that allows each participant equal chances of of being selected in the process of sampling. The researcher uses methods of sampling that guarantees each subject equal opportunity of being selected. It is achieved by using the process of randomisation. This helps …
What is sampling in research? Statistical sampling means selecting a small group or a sample group as a representative section of the entire population and to perform a statistical experiment on it and then relate (extrapolate) the findings to the larger population. In several experiments, you cannot sample the entire population because it would not …
iPhone X marketing Mix and Marketing Strategy Apple as a technology brand needs no introduction. While the company made an explosive return in the recent years, this kind of growth was mainly due to the strong sales of i-Phones. It is again on the top of the Forbes list. Tim Cook is delivering better than …
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Microsoft Strategic Analysis Introduction: Apart from being the maker of Windows Operating System , Microsoft is also well known as a cloud player. However, the technology industry has seen higher competition during the recent years. Apart from Apple and Google, several other technology and especially cloud players are competing with Microsoft’s products and services. In …