Taking on the world: Zurich Insurance
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Zurich Insurance Co is preparing a new strategy to deal with what could be a devastating industry-wide price war. The company plans to develop specialized and customized products and depending less on standard products which face stiffer competition.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Minding the store: Sears Roebuck
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Sears, Roebuck and Co plans to divest its financial services businesses and concentrate on boosting the sagging profits of its retail stores. Net profits dropped 22% from 1987 to 1991, and divestment should reduce debt by $21 billion.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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