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How Ray Kroc built McDonald's from a small burger joint into a global fast-food empire

Ray Kroc transformed McDonald's from a small restaurant into a global fast-food empire through standardization, efficiency, and a focus on a simplified menu.
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Founder of Fandango Dies After Plunge From Manhattan Hotel

J. Michael Cline, co-founder of Fandango, passed away in a tragic incident. He was a key figure in changing the landscape of online movie ticketing.

'A tiny part of south London is Christmas all year round'

Gisela Graham London started from humble beginnings, focusing primarily on Christmas decorations rooted in the founder's childhood memories.

Founder of Fandango Dies After Plunge From Manhattan Hotel

J. Michael Cline, co-founder of Fandango, passed away in a tragic incident. He was a key figure in changing the landscape of online movie ticketing.

'A tiny part of south London is Christmas all year round'

Gisela Graham London started from humble beginnings, focusing primarily on Christmas decorations rooted in the founder's childhood memories.
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Two decades after Enron's bankruptcy, the company is back as a crypto firm?

Enron is relaunching as a company focused on global energy issues, despite its notorious history of corporate fraud.

What is Elon Musk's net worth? Find out the wealth of the Tesla, SpaceX CEO

Elon Musk's net worth is volatile and closely tied to Tesla's stock performance, fluctuating between risks and achievements.
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Blockbuster 'laughed us out of the room,' recalls Netflix cofounder on trying to sell company now worth over $150 billion for $50 million

Businesses must be willing to adapt or risk disruption from competitors.

James Dyson Moves Beyond the Air-Whooshing

James Dyson continues to innovate, recently launching hair-styling products while reflecting on his history in a former fire station.

Why We Need to Keep Competition Alive

Competition drives evolution and innovation in various domains.

Blockbuster 'laughed us out of the room,' recalls Netflix cofounder on trying to sell company now worth over $150 billion for $50 million

Businesses must be willing to adapt or risk disruption from competitors.

James Dyson Moves Beyond the Air-Whooshing

James Dyson continues to innovate, recently launching hair-styling products while reflecting on his history in a former fire station.

Why We Need to Keep Competition Alive

Competition drives evolution and innovation in various domains.
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Against all odds, Victoria's Secret survived the Great Recession

Victoria's Secret's success during the Great Recession masked underlying issues that contributed to its decline in later years.

Tupperware: a timeline of the iconic brand's defining moments

Tupperware Brands has filed for bankruptcy protection due to long-standing poor demand and financial losses.

Inside Hillwood Estate, a 26,000-square-foot mansion and home of the millionaire businesswoman who built Mar-a-Lago

Marjorie Merriweather Post was a pioneering businesswoman and heiress who transformed her wealth into a legacy of art and philanthropy through Hillwood Estate.
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I shopped at Hannaford, the largest supermarket chain in Maine, and I wish it would come to every state

Hannaford has transformed from a small produce cart in 1883 to Maine's largest grocery chain with 189 locations across several states.

12 Forgotten Grocery Stores That Should Still Exist Today - Tasting Table

Walmart dominates U.S. grocery sales with over 25%, while the supermarket industry has consolidated significantly over the decades.

I shopped at Hannaford, the largest supermarket chain in Maine, and I wish it would come to every state

Hannaford has transformed from a small produce cart in 1883 to Maine's largest grocery chain with 189 locations across several states.

12 Forgotten Grocery Stores That Should Still Exist Today - Tasting Table

Walmart dominates U.S. grocery sales with over 25%, while the supermarket industry has consolidated significantly over the decades.
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This Man Started Selling Rubber Ducks, Then He Became a Billionaire

Roman Abramovich transitioned from an orphaned child to one of Russia's most powerful oligarchs through strategic business moves in oil and aluminum.

From trophy wife to hedge fund to HENRY, 7 iconic phrases Fortune invented in our 93-year history

Fortune magazine has been influential in shaping business terminology and has persisted through historical challenges, remaining relevant for 93 years.
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