BNET Business Dictionary
Business Definition for: Elephant
- a large corporate institution
- a very large financial institution, such as a bank, which makes trades in high volumes, thereby increasing prices
Wiktionary Definition for: Elephant
- A mammal of the order ''Proboscidea'', having a trunk, and two large ivory tusks jutting from the upper jaw.
- figurative Anything huge and ponderous.
Additional Resources
- Elephant? What Elephant?(An issue that is undiscussed)
- If you've ever been in group therapy, or if you've just been part of a group at work or in a professional organization, you may have run into the nagging dilemma of "the elephant in the room." This "elephant" is a significant i ...
- Research articles 2005-04-11
- CHINA: ELEPHANT TALK COMPLETES MERGER WITH STARUNI CORPORATION.(forms new company, Elephant Talk Communications Inc.)(Brief Article)
- Staruni Corp. announced the closing of the merger with Elephant Talk, China oriented investment house, the Hartcourt Companies' telecom subsidiary. The company will change its name to Elephant Talk Communications, Inc. and commence trading of its sha Staruni Corp. announced the closing of the merger with...
- Research articles 2002-01-23
- Rep. John Dingell, the elephant and the blind men. (Stateline) (column)
- Rep. John Dingell, The Elephant And The Blind Men Sometimes when I think of Rep. John Dingell's foray into insurance, and, more recently, state regulation, I am reminded of the old joke about the elephant and the blind men. Running his hands along tRep....
- Research articles 1991-03-11
- Elephant Talk Ltd., a Hartcourt subsidiary, completes the merger with Staruni Corp. (Business Development).(Brief Article)
- Staruni Corp. announced the closing of its merger with Elephant Talk Ltd., a subsidiary of The Hartcourt Companies Inc. Staruni also announced the approval of a 1 for 10 reverse split. The company will change its name to Elephant Talk Communications Staruni Corp. announced the...
- Research articles 2002-01-01
- Name that Elephant; World Wildlife Fund Online Contest Seeks Name for Wild Pygmy Elephant in Borneo; Photo Available
- WASHINGTON, July 18 /U.S. Newswire/ -- World Wildlife Fund WWF today invited elephant lovers to help name a Borneo pygmy elephant that will be part of the first study ever conducted on the pint- sized pachyderms. The nameless female elephant, along with five others, will be outfitted with a high-tech...
- Research articles 2005-07-18
- Anheuser-Busch To Import Elephant Red From Canada
- ST. LOUIS--BUSINESS WIRE--Nov. 17, 1994--Anheuser-Busch Inc. today announced the introduction of Elephant Red, a red lager imported from Canada, which will compete in the rapidly growing red beer segment of the U.S. brewing industry. Anheuser-Busch will distribute Elephant Red, which is brewed under license from Carlsberg A/S...
- Research articles 1994-11-17
- Fort Worth Zoo, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey(r) Announce Elephant Transfer; Two Leaders in Asian Elephant Conservation Announce Partnership
- FORT WORTH, Texas, June 20 /U.S. Newswire/ -b In a progressive move, the Fort Worth Zoo announced today that the institution will acquire, on breeding loan, an Asian male elephant bull from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey this fall in an effort to increase reproduction rates with the female...
- Research articles 2005-07-20
- Elephant Pharmacy, Saks form business relationship
- Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley, CA, has formed a business relationship with Saks Department Store Group SDSG to open Elephant Wellness Boutiques and Kiosks in 12 Saks stores. The SDSG Elephant Wellness Boutiques and Kiosks will carry a selection of natural cosmetics and body care products, natural remedies, yoga and meditation accessories,...
- Research articles 2004-12-01
- Elephant & Castle opens first "Elephant On Campus"
- VANCOUVER, Bc--BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 12, 1995--Elephant & Castle (NASDAQ: PUBSF ) Elephant & Castle Group Inc. of Vancouver, BC (NASDAQ-PUBSF) has opened its first "Elephant on Campus".This new 300-seat Restaurant/Pub will cater to the student body on the Campus of the British Columbia Institute of Technology which has, on average, 24,000...
- Research articles 1995-10-12
- ADI slates ToyotaTV ad using circus elephant, as support gathers for total ban.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-14 February 2006-Animal Defenders International: ADI slates ToyotaTV ad using circus elephant, as support gathers for total banC1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:13022006 ADI has learnt that Toyota's latest Yaris TV ad, which was filmed at Shepperton studios,features 52 year-old Anne,...
- Research articles 2006-02-14
- World briefs: Heroin elephant out of rehab
- CHINA: An elephant that became addicted to heroin at the hands of illegal traders will return home tomorrow after a three-year rehab programme. Xiguang, a four-year-old male Asian elephant, became addicted after he was captured by smugglers along the China-Burma border in March 2005. The traders fed the elephant bananas...
- Research articles 2008-09-05
- Elephant & Castle Group Inc. Issues Announcement
- Business Editors VANCOUVER, B.C.--BUSINESS WIRE--Feb. 28, 2000 Elephant & Castle Group Inc. (Nasdaq:PUBSF)(PCX:PUB) common stock will continue to be listed on The Nasdaq SmallCap Market subject to a cure period to allow it to meet the minimum bid price requirement. ...
- Research articles 2000-02-28
- Elephant & Castle Group
- Hotel executives seeking new strategies for food and beverage operations need look no further than Elephant & Castle Group, Inc., operators and franchisors of one of North America's fastest-growing chains of authentic English pubs. The December 2003 issue of Nation's Restaurant News noted that British- and Irish-style pubs are gaining...
- Research articles 2004-08-01
- Oblicore and Pink Elephant to Co-Host Webinar on New Components of ITIL Version 3
- Wireless News 06-12-2007 Oblicore and Pink Elephant to Co-Host Webinar on New Components of ITIL Version 3 WIRELESS NEWS-June 12, 2007-Oblicore and Pink Elephant to Co- Host Webinar on New Components of ITIL Version 3 C2007 10Meters - http://www.10meters.com ...
- Research articles 2007-06-12
- Elephant boutiques will open in 12 Saks stores
- BERKELEY, Calif. -- Elephant Pharmacy is opening Elephant Wellness Boutiques and Kiosks in 12 department stores operated by Saks Department Store Group SDSG. The boutiques and kiosks carry a selection of natural cosmetics and body care products, natural remedies, yoga and meditation accessories and high-quality vitamins and supplements. ...
- Research articles 2004-12-20
- Elephant Pharmacy names executives
- BERKELEY, Calif. -- As it looks to expand beyond its single store here, Elephant Pharmacy has named two new executives to run the company. Kathi Lentzsch, a 20-year retailing veteran, replaces Elephant founder and chairman Stuart Skorman as chief executive officer of the company, which also sells its unique...
- Research articles 2005-08-15
- Elephant & Castle Group Inc. Announces the Resignation of Jeffrey Barnett as Chairman
- MINNEAPOLIS--BUSINESS WIRE-- July 22, 1999-Elephant & Castle Group Inc.R (NASDAQ:PUBSF, PCX:PUB) today announces that Jeffrey Barnett is stepping down as Chairman of the Board for Elephant & Castle Group Inc. Mr. Barnett co-founded the Company in 1977 and has served as Company chairman for the past 22 years....
- Research articles 1999-07-22
- Elephant & Castle Group adjourns to meet Oct. 22
- VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- Elephant & Castle Group Inc. has adjourned its annual meeting, held Aug. 24, to another session set for Oct.22. The meeting will reconvene at the Rosedale on Robson suites Hotel, in Vancouver. Elephant & Castle Group operates two concepts in the United States and Canada...
- Research articles 1999-09-27
- Elephant Pharmacy investors have big plans
- BERKELEY, Calif. -- Two retail veterans will introduce here this fall a big-box pharmacy with a natural health emphasis, called Elephant Pharmacy. Rather than color the business with a naturalist tone in an effort to appeal to consumers attracted to homeopathy and alternative medicines, Elephant Pharmacy is hoping to paint...
- Research articles 2002-06-17
- FEATURE/Oooh La La, Elephant in Heat Runs Rampant in Berkeley, California; Elephant Pharmacy Announces Best-Selling Products for a Healthy, Safe, And Sensual Valentine's Day
- Business Editors/Feature Editors FEATURE... BERKELEY, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Feb. 6, 2003 Elephant Pharmacy, a new breed of pharmacy located in Berkeley's "Gourmet Ghetto," announces its hottest sellers for Valentine's Day 2003. Popular items include romance-enhancing aromatherapy products, sexual prowess-increasing herbs, sensually scented candles, and fresh organic rose bouquets with...
- Research articles 2003-02-06
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