Ben Klayman

Position: Journalist
Ben Klayman is a member of the consumer and retail team. Based in Chicago, he covers the business of sports. Previously, Ben led the manufacturing/housing team for four years and covered the telecommunications sector for three years. He joined Reuters in Detroit in 1998 to cover the automotive industry. Prior to joining Reuters, he worked at a series of daily newspapers in Ohio and Maryland. Ben graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 1989 with a bachelor's degree in English literature.

Articles

Hospitality company Centerplate to buy Boston Culinary November 20, 08:59pm EST 

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Hospitality company Centerplate will acquire smaller rival Boston Culinary Group Inc in a move to beef up its presence in the large college market, as well as other entertainment venues, the company said on Friday.  Full Article 

Blog Posts

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Check Out Line: Cadbury a tempting treat

Check out the possible bidding war brewing for British confectioner Cadbury.  Full Article 

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Even Tiger gets the "loss aversion" blues

Even the best golfers systematically miss the opportunity to score a "birdie" out of fear of having a "bogey," according to a study by two University of Pennsylvania professors. But playing it safe has its own costs.  Full Article 

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Pats' Belichick played the right odds, Harvard economist says

Bill Belichik has been crucified metaphorically by many pundits and fans for his gamble late in a National Football League game against the unbeaten Indianpolis Colts, but one top economist says the coach many previously called a genius made the right decision Sunday even if it backfired on him.  Full Article