Daily Archives: January 1, 2021

Celebrating Because It’s Over

Posted on January 1, 2021 by nathanalbright

All evening today I have seen and heard fireworks as people celebrate the end of 2020. The odds are good that this will continue for some time, for even if it is not the best kind of night, the skies … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Belinda Carlisle

Posted on January 1, 2021 by nathanalbright

Not too long ago I wrote about the case for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for The Go-Gos, which I mentioned was a bit slight but which had a compelling argument when you look at their … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Future Of Shopping

Posted on January 1, 2021 by nathanalbright

The Future Of Shopping: Where Everyone Is A Retailer, by Jorg Snoeck & Pauline Neerman This is a book that left me with mixed feelings. On the positive side, there is a lot that this book happens to get right, … Continue reading →

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From Head Shops To Whole Foods

Posted on January 1, 2021 by nathanalbright

From Head Shops To Whole Foods: The Rise And Fall Of Activist Entrepreneurs, by Joshua Clark Davis While it is unlikely that I would have liked this book anyway, given the author’s strident bias and defective moral and political worldviews, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Shopper Marketing

Posted on January 1, 2021 by nathanalbright

Shopper Marketing: how To Increase Purchase Decisions At Point Of Sale, edited by Marcus Stahlberg and Ville Maila This book is in many ways a confusing one, even though all of the complexity of this book tends to at least … Continue reading →

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