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Plastic Flashback
As the story goes, 60 years ago, Frank McNamara, the founder of what’s considered the first credit card, was eating out at a restaurant, and when the check arrived, he realized that he had not brought along his wallet. The embarrassing situation led him to eventually create the Diners Club card, which allowed members to…
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There Is No Michelle Effect
Every time Michelle Obama wears a cardigan, it happens again: a nationwide gush-fest over the way that the first lady is boosting retailer J. Crew (JCG). Michelle Obama Lifts J. Crew! Can Michelle Save the Fashion Retailer? The First Lady Brings J. Crew to London! The Crew Cashes In! The theory that the first lady…
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