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J. Crew Group, Inc., is a U.S. retailer of clothing and accessories for women, men, and children, based in New York. The company was founded in 1983 with the launch of the J. Crew catalog, and expanded into a physical space in 1989. Its retail products include wedding and special occasion attire, weekend clothes, swimwear, loungewear, outerwear, shoes, bags, belts, hair accessories, and jewelry. J.Crew operates some199 retail stores and 61 factory stores in 40 states and Washington D.C.
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J. C. Penney Company, Inc., through its subsidiary, J. C. Penney Corp., Inc., sells merchandise and services to customers through its department stores and catalog/Internet channels. J. C. Penney Corp. is one of the largest department store, catalog, and e-commerce retailers in the U.S. The company runs more than 1,000 JCPenney department stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, which markets family apparel, jewelry, shoes, accessories, and home furnishings.
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The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) is the No. 1 U.S. producer of jams, jellies, and preserves. It also produces dessert toppings, juices, and specialty fruit spreads under various brand names, including Smucker’s, Laura Scudder’s, and Dickinson’s. Smucker also owns the Folgers (purchased in 2008), Jif , Carnation, and Crisco brands. It is also the parent company of International Multifoods, which markets Hungry Jack and Pillsbury. Founded in 1897, Smucker is headquartered in Orrville, Ohio.
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From 1981 to 2001, Jack Welch was chairman and CEO of General Electric Co. During his 20+ year tenure, the company’s market capitalization rose from $13 billion to $400 billion, while revenues grew from $27 billion to $125 billion and earnings grew tenfold to almost $14 billion. Jack is currently the head of Jack Welch, LLC, where he serves as Special Partner with the private equity firm, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. He also wrote a weekly BusinessWeek column with his wife, Suzy, called The Welch Way, until 2009.
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Jamie Dimon is the Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Member of Operating Committee at JPMorgan Chase & Co. The former protégé of Citigroup founder Sandy Weill, Dimon is one of the most respected Wall Street CEOs. He is known as a first-rate numbers man and has most recently been in the news for acquiring Bear Stearns.
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The Japanese real estate market, comprised of commercial real estate and residential real estate, makes up a majority of the investable world of Asian real estate for institutional investors due to the sheer size of the market and Japan`s low-risk, developed country profile within Asia. Compared to other high growth and higher risk countries within the Asia region, Japan’s real estate performance has been sluggish and effected by recent turmoil in the domestic economy and global securitization markets. However due to its strong domestic orientation and subsequent extremely low correlation to other markets, Japan’s real estate also holds strong investment attractions. In particular, stable fundamentals, lower volatility and yield spreads among the highest in the world are urging investors from abroad. This topic covers the latest on Japan`s real estate market.
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Japan’s economy is still the world's second largest, but it’s at a turning point. Having recovered from its long downturn, how will Japan be affected by economic problems in the U.S., its largest export market? Closer to home, in Asia the challenge -- and potential benefits -- from India and China loom large. And how will Japan’s economy adapt to its rapidly aging population?
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Americans invented the Internet, but the Japanese are running away with it. Broadband service in Japan is eight to 30 times as fast as in the United States -- and considerably cheaper. Japan has the world's fastest Internet connections, delivering more data at a lower cost than anywhere else, recent studies show.
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Japan has one of the oldest and largest film industries in the world, which boasts a rich history that encompasses more than 100 years. This topic covers the latest news and information on the cinema of Japan, including trends, developments and economic decline's impact on the film industry in Asia overall.
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Jeffrey R. Immelt is the chairman and CEO of General Electric. Since beginning his tenure in 2001, he has worked to transform GE into a leader in essential themes tied to world development, such as emerging markets, environmental solutions, demographics and digital connections. Immelt has held several global leadership positions since coming to GE in 1982, including roles in GE's Plastics, Appliance, and Medical businesses. In 1989 he became an officer of GE and joined the GE Capital Board in 1997. A couple years later, in 2000, Immelt was appointed president and chief executive officer. This topic covers the latest news on how Immelt takes GE to the next level, despite the country’s economic struggles and what we can learn from his leadership techniques.
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JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) offers low-cost air transportation services in the U.S. Headquartered in the New York City borough of Queens, its home airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport. JetBlue runs about 550 daily flights serving 53 destinations in 21 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Caribbean with a focus on Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Long Beach, New York, and Washington, D.C.
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The jewelry business is a complex, yet lucrative business that includes jewelry designers and retailers. This topic covers the latest news on the jewelry business – from retail ideas to jewelry design trends and how broad fashion trends are shaping up micro trends in jewelry.
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Ever since the publication of his landmark book, "Built to Last," Jim Collins has become one of the world's leading management gurus. His follow-up work, "Good to Great," established him as a worthy successor to management wiseman Peter Drucker. A former faculty member at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Jim is a speaker, author, and consultant who works from his management laboratory in Boulder, Colorado.
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The College of Business at James Madison University is part of the public coeducational research university in Harrisonburg, VA. All students must take the Bachelor of Business Administration Core set of classes, culminating in COB 300, a 12-credit integrated class where the student connects the fundamentals of business in four functional areas: management, marketing, operations, and finance. The college also offers an MBA and a Master of Sciences in Accounting.
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The job market is in flux these days - one day unemployment goes down another day it goes up. This topic covers the latest information on what is happening in the job market.
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Metromedia founder John Kluge was named to BusinessWeek's 2008 list of the 50 Top American Givers, which recognizes the most generous U.S. philanthropists. In April 2007, Kluge pledged $400 million to alma mater Columbia University for student financial aid. Previously, Kluge gave $60 million to the Library of Congress and established the Kluge Prize for human sciences, an award comparable to the Nobel Prizes in economics and literature.
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Johnson & Johnson is a global pharmaceutical, medical devices and consumer packaged goods manufacturer. Founded in 1886, J&J; now includes about 250 subsidiaries in more than 57 countries. A household name in the U.S., the company’s products are sold in more than 175 countries. The topic covers Johnson & Johnson the company, its products and market updates.
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Johnson Controls, Inc., started by Professor Warren Johnson to manufacture his invention -- the electric room thermostat, is a leader in automotive experience, building efficiency, and power solutions. Johnson Controls makes car batteries and interior parts for passenger and hybrid electric vehicles for top auto customers, including GM, Daimler, Chrysler, and Ford. Its building efficiency provides energy-efficient HVAC, lighting, security, fire systems and services, and facility management.
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The Johnson School is Cornell University's highly respected full-time MBA program, which attracts a student body with a diverse set of qualifications. The program is particularly popular with career changers. Some top areas of study at The Johnson School are consulting, finance, entrepreneurship, and portfolio management.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is one of the oldest financial services firms in the world, which provides a range of financial services worldwide. It is a leader in financial services with assets of $2.3 trillion, and the largest market capitalization and deposit base of any U.S. banking institution. The company operates through six segments: Investment Bank, Retail Financial Services, Card Services, Commercial Banking, Treasury and Securities Services, and Asset Management.
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Julian Robertson was named to BusinessWeek's 2008 list of the 50 Top American Givers, which recognizes the most generous U.S. philanthropists. The 76-year-old investor runs Tiger Management. Robertson's philanthropic activity revolves around three foundations: The Robertson Foundation, Tiger Foundation, and the Blanche and Julian Robertson Family Foundation.
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Junk bonds (high-yield bonds) are ranked very low by a rating agency, because these are bonds which have a relatively high chance of default. To compensate for the additional risk, junk bonds offer higher returns than investment grade bonds. This topic covers the latest news and information on junk bonds.
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The widespread use of the jury system in civil cases remains a distinguishing feature of the U.S, legal system. Some revere the jury as a supremely democratic institution that enables the general public to bring the community's sense of basic fairness into the resolution of even the most complex disputes. Others view juries in civil cases as easily confused and manipulated, especially in big commercial disputes. Either way, juries toss billions of dollars around and merit close study.