"Being a customer-centric business these days, especially in digital channels is effectively a problem of data infrastructure and Segment helps companies [solve] that," Reinhardt explained.
Many start-ups are realizing that, beyond providing financing, the government can also be a lucrative customer -- especially in a time when information technology spending by corporations has all but dried up.
Mr. Gerstner said he doesn't expect that to be a problem, especially if customers make more general requests about room preferences rather than ask for specific rooms.
The plethora of information available online can be overwhelming to customers, especially those new to the Internet!
What's more, Young has been aggressively wooing customers, especially in the lucrative premium cargo category.
Britain's class system is a factor too, especially for customers from republican countries such as Russia and China where the newly rich hanker after old aristocratic glitz.
To clarify, Mr. Blahnik said he thought it was wonderful that customers, especially Americans, get so excited about his shoes and whenever he makes a store appearance.
It is all about the customer, especially during these times.
PAGE 36 BEATING THE WHEAT Food companies are always trying to take advantage of the latest dietary trend, but the story of how perfectly healthy people are opting to eat gluten-free, and becoming coveted customers, is an especially unlikely business narrative, writes Keith O'Brien.
December was an especially good month as customers took to seasonal menu offerings in France and Britain, and to a promotion in Germany based on the game of Monopoly.Mr Hennequin's recipe for revival is to be more open about his company's operations, to be "locally relevant", and to improve the experience of visiting his 6,400 restaurants.
