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In the News: Seth Ketron on Avoiding Social Media Shopping Scams
In the NewsSeth Ketron, marketing professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with KSTP about the rise in social media shopping scams and why consumers should be cautious when making holiday purchases online. From the segment:Retail expert Seth Ketron at the University of St. Thomas said the rise of “micro-influencers” on social…
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In the News: Aaron Sackett on Target’s Effort to Rebuild Customer Loyalty
In the NewsAaron Sackett, marketing professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with MPR News about Target’s new training guidance that encourages employees to smile and interact more with customers as the company works to rebuild shopper loyalty. From the conversation:Minnesota-based retail giant Target is encouraging its store employees to smile and… -
In the News: Andy Babula on the Risks of Real Estate Consolidation in St. Paul
Opus NewsAndy Babula, director of the University of St. Thomas real estate program, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune and provided commentary on the collapse of Madison Equities and the deep challenges now facing downtown St. Paul. He explained how the firm’s aggressive acquisition strategy, heavy debt load and concentrated control of key properties created conditions… -
In the News: Seth Ketron on Smart Spending Amid Holiday Hype
In the NewsSeth Ketron, associate professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with KSTP about how shoppers and retailers are approaching the holiday season amid economic uncertainty. He discussed how consumers can plan strategically for the best deals, how artificial intelligence is changing shopping habits, and why this year’s market conditions… -
In the News: Dave Vang on the Benefits of Foreign Currency Deposits
In the NewsDave Vang, finance professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with CFO.com about the growing interest among U.S. companies in bank accounts that hold foreign currencies. He said these accounts can help businesses manage currency risk and adapt to today’s shifting global economy. From the article:... Dave Vang, finance… -
In the News: Andy Babula on Rising Housing Prices in Minnesota
In the NewsAndy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with Minnesota Star Tribune about how home prices in Minnesota are climbing faster than incomes, putting homeownership – once a key symbol of middle-class stability – beyond reach for many residents. From the article:... In… -
In the News: Andy Babula Discusses the Minneapolis Office Market
In the NewsAndy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, offered insight into the dramatic shifts reshaping Minneapolis’ downtown office market. Following the steep discount sale of Wells Fargo Center, Babula weighed in on what the deal signals for future property values and the… -
In the News: John Spry on Eden Prairie Property Taxes
In the NewsJohn Spry, Opus College of Business professor of finance, spoke to KSTP regarding Eden Prairie property taxes. The city is proposing a tax levy increase of 5.6%, which would result in an additional $142 in annual city taxes for a median-value home. From the story: Eden Prairie has the fourth-lowest tax rate in Hennepin County,… -
In the News: Seth Ketron on New Target CEO
In the NewsSeth Ketron, assistant professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke to several Twin Cities TV stations about Target CEO Brian Cornell stepping down and the company’s COO succeeding him. From the KARE 11 story: Host: The company’s going to get a new CEO next year, but the person… -
In the News: Mike Porter on Marketing Impact of the Pohlads’ Decision
In the NewsOpus College of Business Senior Clinical Professor Mike Porter recently spoke with WCCO Radio about the Pohlad family keeping the Minnesota Twins. From the interview: With the Pohlad family making the announcement that they will continue to own the Minnesota Twins, we ask questions about the marketing this could have on the franchise and its…