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Say on Pay in 2011, and What to Expect for 2012

Harvard Business Review

As someone who has been working in executive compensation for the better part of 30 years, I was keen to see how the new Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act would impact proxy season 2011. Between January 1 and July 1, 2011, 37 companies' compensation of their top executives fell short of majority support.

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How This Lingerie Store Boosted its Bottom Line, Despite the Downturn

Harvard Business Review

After a consultation, several measurements, and trying on a range of options from different brands, the happy customer left the store feeling fabulous — and with lots of purchases in tow. The results are staggering: same-store sales are up 55% from the first half of 2011 to the same period in 2012.

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How This Lingerie Store Boosted its Bottom Line, Despite the Downturn

Harvard Business Review

After a consultation, several measurements, and trying on a range of options from different brands, the happy customer left the store feeling fabulous — and with lots of purchases in tow. The results are staggering: same-store sales are up 55% from the first half of 2011 to the same period in 2012.

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