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Thomas Cook - The Retail Impact
Forbes - 23 Sep 2019 21:01
Travel giant, Thomas Cook, has fallen into administration but what impact will this have on retail and the 500+ high street locations that the company trades from in the UK.
Madison Reed Plans Growth Tied To Franchise Model
Retail Touch Points - 23 Sep 2019 20:29
Madison Reed plans to operate a total of 600 stores by 2024, including 500 franchised locations and 100 company-owned locations. That would represent a significant increase from its current count of nine physical stores....
Downton Abbey-Like Houses: How To Keep Them Standing?
Forbes - 23 Sep 2019 19:28
The theatrical sequel to the beloved TV series brings us back to the home of the Crawley family.
The U.K. Supreme Court is set to rule on Parliament suspension -- here's what to watch
Market Watch - 23 Sep 2019 17:34
The U.K. Supreme Court on Tuesday is scheduled to release its ruling on whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson lawfully prorogued Parliament.
Stocks This Week: Buy Marriott And Sell Short Conoco Phillips
Forbes - 23 Sep 2019 16:53
The market fell slightly last week, so we can expect a rally.
Gorgeous 'Frozen II' Trailer Teases A Darker Sequel For Kids Of ALL Ages
Forbes - 23 Sep 2019 15:00
'Frozen II' must sell itself as a "not just for kids" animated sequel if it wishes to avoid the relative fates of 'LEGO Movie 2,' 'Angry Birds Movie 2' and 'Secret Life of Pets 2'.
Older People Are Ignored and Distorted in Ageist Marketing, Report Finds
The New York Times - 23 Sep 2019 09:00
New research from AARP finds that images of "seniors" do not reflect the reality of how older generations work and play.
John Oliver Knows More About Immigration Than Donald Trump
Forbes - 23 Sep 2019 06:06
John Oliver is a comedian who understands America's legal immigration system better than the president of the United States.
Infographic: What and Why Millennials and Gen Zers Rent Instead of Buy
AdWeek - 23 Sep 2019 02:00
From Rent the Runway to Adorn, rental companies are all over Instagram feeds. But why are consumers renting instead of buying, and who is part of this trend? According to new data from market research firm Lab42, most re...
How Giuliani Is Conning The World Into Buying A False Biden-Ukraine Narrative
TPM - 23 Sep 2019 19:21
While President Trump may be breaking new ground in political corruption, his lawyer has reached a new peak in bad...
Here's how a lack of good, inexpensive day care rocked one woman's career
Market Watch - 23 Sep 2019 18:10
'It was still a tight spot, but it would be cheaper to stay at home.'
Hyundai and Aptiv form $4 billion pact to build self-driving cars
Venture Beat - 23 Sep 2019 17:10
Hyundai Motor Group will invest $1.6 billion in a joint venture to develop self-driving vehicle technologies with startup Aptiv.
‘Play Pass’ is Google’s answer to Apple Arcade (kinda, sorta)
Fast Company - 23 Sep 2019 16:07
$5 per month gets you 350 Android apps and games, with no ads or in-app purchases. Now that Apple Arcade has arrived on iOS, Google has its answer for Android with Google Play Pass. The $5-per-month service provides acce...
Digital First Consumers - A New Way Retailers Must Think About Customers
Forbes - 23 Sep 2019 13:10
Digital First consumers have higher expectations than the average consumer. They need special understanding.
China Is Hungry for Protein and the Global Steaks Are High
Wall Street Journal - 23 Sep 2019 13:02
China is scrambling to import meat after a swine disease hit hog farms across the country and decimated its pig herd. It's pushing up beef, pork and poultry prices around the world.
What Is Ailing Alcoa's Revenue Growth?
Forbes - 23 Sep 2019 11:20
Despite revenues growing at a CAGR of 20% between 2016 and 2018, Alcoa (NYSE: AA) is currently witnessing a slowdown in demand for its primary products alumina and aluminum, which could lead to revenues declining at a CA...
The gradual disruption of the wealth management industry
MoneyWeek - 23 Sep 2019 09:49
Wealth management is in the main a very traditional industry - with traditionally high and unacceptably opaque charges. But that is slowly changing, says Merryn Somerset Webb. The post The gradual disruption of the wealt...
Vaping ailments put damper on cannabis rise
New York Post - 23 Sep 2019 04:35
Vaping-related illnesses are killing the buzz for entrepreneurs who have been riding high on the marijuana legalization boom. Sales of vaping products -- the fastest-growing segment of the burgeoning pot market -- are fa...
Chinese Tech Companies Turn to Financial Services
Wall Street Journal - 23 Sep 2019 04:02
In search of new growth markets, they hope to leverage their consumer data to sell loans, insurance and more.
Trump's Efforts to Quash Manhattan DA's Tax Subpoena: A Tortured Version of the Rule of Law
Forbes - 23 Sep 2019 03:55
A delegation of executive power or power trip? Trump's latest federal lawsuit seeks to enjoin the Manhattan DA from subpoenaing his tax returns.
She's Not Quite Ready Is An Excuse
Forbes - 23 Sep 2019 23:19
Women seem to still be promoted on performance while men are promoted on potential. The "she's not quite ready" excuse is often used to explain why a woman doesn't get the next (bigger) role especially on Wall Street. If...
Sayonara Wild Hearts review -- Dance-fighting with pop music and motorcycles is so fun
Venture Beat - 23 Sep 2019 22:03
Sayonara Wild Hearts is a wonderfully creative romp that combines dance fighting, pop music, and high-speed chases on motorcycles and deer.