If It’s Feta, It’s Greek (to me)
According to the EU high court, “feta” is not a generic word; it is unique to Greece. Which means only the Greeks can make and market feta, kinda like “champagne” …
Business globalization
Starbucks Wins Back Brand in Russia
According to the Moscow Times, Starbucks “has regained the right to use its brand on coffee houses in Russia after a protracted legal battle with a trademark squatter who was …
UPS Helps eBay Users Sell Globally
UPS announced today that it has expanded shipping options for US-based sellers on eBay to include international delivery. “The UPS shipping tools allow eBay sellers to calculate costs, request a …
10% of the World Shops Online, Says ACNielsen
According to an ACNielsen study of 21,000 people in 38 countries, more than 627 million people have shopped online, including over 325 million within the last month. Highlights of this …
Starbucks Thrives in the UK and Tea Suffers
Years ago I remember listening to the pundits who said that Starbucks wouldn’t make it in the UK – a country where tea was the default beverage of choice. But …
Starbucks “Coffee in a Can” in Japan and Taiwan
Starbucks Japan has launched its first ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee, shown here: Starbucks “Discoveries” will initially be offered in two flavors, Seattle (latte) and Milano (espresso) and will be sold in …
Intel’s Global/Local Advertising Campaign
The WSJ writes about Intel’s new global advertising campaign, which is being locally tailored using regionally and/or locally recognized celebrities. The tagline “Experience entertainment in your lap” features the likes …
McDonald’s Scores with “McRice Burger”
The Taipei Times (by way of McChronicles) reports that McDonald’s Taiwan has sold 5 million units of its home-grown rice burger after only six months on the market. Not bad. …
What the World’s Listening To, According to Apple
Apple has posted a list of the top 10 songs purchased from its growing list of country iTunes stores. Even if you don’t use iTunes, you can view the list …
Looking for VC Cash? Go Global
According to the Deloitte and NVCA 2005 Global Venture Capital Survey, VCs are increasingly looking outside their borders when making investments. What this non-intuitive exhibit shows is that US VCs …
Muji: The Un-Brand
Business Week features an article about the “secret” brand that is Muji. According to the article, “Muji is short for mujirushi ryohin, which translates roughly to ‘no label, quality goods,’ …
Dell Reports Strong Global Growth
Dell didn’t report the revenues that analysts were hoping for but it certainly posted solid non-US revenues. According to its earnings release today… Revenue from outside the United States accounted …
Can Baidu Out-Google Google?
As the stock offering for Chinese search engine Baidu quadrupled on its first day of trading on the NASDAQ, I couldn’t help but wonder what the folks at Google are …
And iTunes Japan Makes 20
The long-awaited iTunes Japan site is up and running.. Japan is the 20th country store now available. Plenty of room left to grow. The site offers 1 million songs which …
Think Globally; Develop Locally
That’s what Intel plans to do as it opens up design centers in India, China, Brazil, and Egypt, according to CNET News. Says the article, “the so-called definition centers will …