THE BUSINESS ISSUE
September/October 2007
Volume 32, Number 4

THE COVER
Business Class
Image-Building with the Latest Briefbags and Computer Cases

Featuring Tusk’s Computer Brief Bag in Italian nylon with calfskin trim.

All Business
How to Retain Your Gen-X Workforce
The key to your organization’s future success is understanding how the Millennials view the world — hint: they care about the same things, but in different ways. by cam marston

State of the Case
From “old school” to the “new cool,” from classic to contemporary, there’s a business case designed to project your image. by garrett lai

Business Class
Image-Building with the Latest Briefbags and Computer Cases
With a vast array of styles, materials and organizational features to choose from, the boardroom need not be boring. photographs by kerry pittenger

Going Green
How some companies have created “greener” business models — from recycled materials to more energy-efficient practices. by garrett lai

The State of Retail and the Travel Goods Industry
Gasoline and home fuel prices are rising while home equity is shrinking. Consumers are cautious. What are they willing to invest their hard-earned cash to purchase? by aleen crispino

Editor’s Note
“Ahead for Business ”
by michele marini pittenger

Travel Bits
Three websites help you find the cheapest airfare, high-tech water walls in Spain and a cultural center in Mali.

News & Notes
Two TGA members celebrate 90th anniversaries, Senate bill includes airline passenger rights proviso and a study aimed at understanding teen buying habits.

TGA News Briefs
TGA booth prize winners from Summer Luggage, Gift and Travel Goods Show, plus Association updates, member profiles and charitable works by fellow members.

CAPITAL BEAT
“Interchange Fees: A Hidden Tax on You and Your Customers”
Each year, credit card companies collect billions of dollars in “interchange fees,” charged to merchants and passed on to consumers. How much is fair?
by nate herman

Industry Buzz
People, product, milestones and moves.

Ad Index

Classifieds

Buyer’s Guide

The End User
Here we take a step back from our usual view as industry insiders to look at end users, people who need, use and love their travel goods. This month:
an attorney and a non-profit executive.