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Rent the Runway Opens in Georgetown

Rent the Runway Opens in Georgetown

By Jessica Batey and Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2014

Luxury clothing rental company Rent the Runway will continue to expand its brick-and-mortar presence and open a new storefront in Georgetown on Nov. 25. Located just off M Street within Cady’s Alley,...

Research Shows Costs Behind Free Shipping

By Rebecca Hamilton and Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2014

Imagine that you need to buy a new textbook for class. You find it on the publisher’s website for $49.95 plus $4.95 shipping. You do a quick Amazon.com search and find it there for the price of $54.90...

Alum’s Rehab Facility Struggles

Alum’s Rehab Facility Struggles

By David Brown and Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2014

After overcoming paralysis despite doctors predicting recovery to be impossible, Janne Kouri (GSB ’97), celebrated ex-Georgetown football defensive tackle, not only triumphed over his affliction...

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Alice and Olivia, an upscale retail chain, recently opened in Georgetown. The store is located in Qdoba’s former space.

Luxury Chain Opens Its Doors

By Kristen Fedor and Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2014

The luxury women’s retailer Alice + Olivia opened in Georgetown this week as the newest addition to downtown’s bustling shopping scene. Located on M Street, the 2,400-square-foot boutique...

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Top: Dog Tag Bakery hosted networking, speeches and a “Shark Tank” screening. Bottom, from left: Father Rick Curry, S.J., Kathy Roth and Maria Catreras.

Bakery Prepares for Launch

By David Brown and Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2014

Dog Tag Bakery previewed its upcoming grand opening — doors will be officially open in December — with an open house and a special screening of the veteran edition of the popular TV show ABC’s...

COURTESY JOHN KLINE
Alta Gracia workers stand outside their factory in the Dominican Republic. John Kline (top), a professor in the School of Foreign Service, and Ed Soule, an associate professor in the McDonough School of Business, announced that Alta Gracia broke even on profits this September.

Business Promotes Living Wage Model

By Charlotte Allen and Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2014

Founded in 2010, Alta Gracia now produces apparel for over 800 university bookstores, including Georgetown’s. Praised for its workers’ rights-focused model, this Dominican Republic-based clothing...

SULLIVAN: Oil Prices Depict Global Fiscal Trends

By Sean Sullivan and Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2014

At the time of this column’s writing, the price of a barrel of Brent crude oil — the international benchmark for the commodity’s global price — stands at $79.74. This price point is down from a...

ISABEL BINAMIRA FOR THE HOYA
Originally set to open this weekend, The Hilltoss (left) and Bulldog Tavern will now be opening in the next few weeks due to issues with licensing and permits. Both restaurants are located in the Healey Family Student Center and will offer a variety of food options.

Hilltoss, Pub Face Delayed Openings

By David Brown and Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2014

While The Hilltoss and Bulldog Tavern were scheduled to open this Saturday, Nov. 1, and Friday, Oct. 31, respectively, in the Healey Family Student Center, both openings have been delayed due to scheduling...

COURTESY CURT WEEDEN
Curt Weeden, creator of New Strategies, leads a forum for the program. New Strategies will begin MSB operations in spring of 2015.

Program Assists Nonprofits

By David Brown and Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2014

Beginning in spring 2015, New Strategies will begin operations in the McDonough School of Business. Part of the Georgetown Global Social Enterprise Initiative, the program is designed as advanced...

TOWNS: The Changing Face of Celeb Endorsements

By Marlene Towns and Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2014

A common practice in the marketer’s toolkit of persuasive tactics is the celebrity endorsement.  Whether it’s Jennifer Aniston selling SmartWater or Matthew McConaughey convincing us that he actually...

COURTESY THATCHER SPRING 
From left, founder Thatcher Spring (COL ’04), Bridget Sauer and Mike Schell comprise the team of GearLaunch, a startup.

Startup Enters Apparel Industry

By Alex Mitchell and Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2014

Since leaving Georgetown a decade ago, Thatcher Spring (COL ’04) has been involved in a variety of entrepreneurial ventures, most notably his recent San Francisco startup, GearLaunch. Hoping to...

COURTESY JAMES MOORE
James Moore presents at an event for the Business, Society, and Public Policy Initiative, which he heads.

Public Policy Initiative Launched

By Charlotte Allen and Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2014

The McDonough School of Business announced the launch of its Business, Society, and Public Policy Initiative on Oct. 15. The initiative focuses on how business and public policy intersect in modern...

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