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In the News: Kim Sovell on the Evolution of Black Friday Sales Events
In the NewsKim Sovell, marketing professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with KSTP-TV about how Black Friday sales have turned into “Black November” sales. From the story: “We’ve got this ‘Black November’ now. It’s not Black Friday anymore. It’s a whole month of sales and all the big retailers are…
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In the News: Tommie Entrepreneur on a Mission to Solve Food Waste and Food Insecurity in Minnesota
In the NewsWill Pittner, a recent graduate of Opus College of Business’ Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, spoke with the Star Tribune about his start-up, Food to People, which helps bring food that would otherwise go to waste directly to people who are going hungry. From the story: He kept picturing hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans – enough… -
In the News: Student John Costello Finds Success in the Resale Business
In the NewsJohn Costello, student at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with FOX 9 about his current business West Metro Solutions, and how the University of St. Thomas has taught him many new things. From the story: “I learned in high school that there’s a lot of furniture waste, particularly after… -
In the News: Schulze Scholar Reaches $1M in Sales With Sustainability-Focused Business
In the NewsDanielle Campeau, associate dean at the University of St. Thomas Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, and John Costello, a Schulze Innovation Scholar at St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about Costello’s business venture, which he started in high school. From the story: By his senior year of high school, Costello was running West Metro… -
In the News: Dr. Tim Sielaff Comments on Gov. Walz Health Care Training Task Force
In the NewsDr. Tim Sielaff, executive fellow at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Star Tribune for a story about whether taxpayers and other players across the health sector need to provide more funding for the University of Minnesota's health care training programs. From the story: The U needs access… -
In the News: Mike Porter on Target Store Closures and Live Nation's Efforts to Help Rising Musicians
In the NewsMike Porter, marketing professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about Target closing nine stores nationwide due to theft concerns. In addition, professor Porter spoke with KSTP-TV about the changes being made at Live Nation to help up-and-coming artists with travel costs and merchandising. From WCCO about… -
In the News: Schulze School of Entrepreneurship Student Yubi Hassan Featured on FOX 9
In the NewsYubi Hassan, a senior at the University of St. Thomas Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, recently spoke with FOX 9 about his latest business venture, Blue Horn Tea, based on his grandmother’s Somalian recipe. From the story: Now Hassan has his sights set on a new venture in Blue Horn Tea, selling his grandmother’s recipe. “The… -
In the News: Dave Vang on Union Demands for Meatpacking Workers at Hormel Plant
In the NewsDave Vang, finance professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with KARE 11 about contract negotiations happening in Austin, Minnesota, where Hormel meatpacking workers are demanding higher wages after the company made record profits. From the story: The Hormel workers marched on Labor Day to highlight their demands –… -
In the News: Ernie Owens on Target’s Flexible Work Policy
In the NewsErnie Owens, management professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal about return-to-office mandates and Target’s decision to not force employees back in to its corporate offices. From the story: Major corporations across the U.S. are now requiring employees to return to their offices,… -
In the News: Kim Sovell on Back-to-School Shopping
In the NewsKim Sovell, marketing professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with KSTP about back-to-school spending, which is expected to reach record highs this year, according to the National Retail Federation. From the story: “The cost of school supplies is definitely up,” said Kim Sovell, a retail and consumer behavior…