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Compounded Ozempic
A new threat to Ozempic and Wegovy emerges…
Kieran Ryan
August 4, 2024 11:50 PM
Markets
Potato Chip Prices
Is $6 for a bag of potato chips enough?
Kieran Ryan
August 1, 2024 1:07 AM
Markets
Publishers vs. AI Startups
The looming legal battle between publishers and AI startups.
Kieran Ryan
July 30, 2024 8:47 PM
Trends
McDonald’s $5 Meal Deal
Fast food chains are offering new deals to attract budget-strapped diners.
Kieran Ryan
July 29, 2024 4:32 PM
Markets
The Freight Crisis
Wayfair and others with global sourcing exposure could be the most at risk.
Kieran Ryan
July 28, 2024 4:53 PM
Trends
Business Travel, We're Back
“We missed you” signed airlines, hotels, and travel agencies.
Kieran Ryan
July 25, 2024 6:07 AM
Strategy
Uber vs. Lyft
Uber is doubling down on shared rides while Lyft eliminates them.
Kieran Ryan
July 24, 2024 9:26 PM
Trends
⚡ Electricity Prices
Prepare to pay more for less-reliable electricity…
Kieran Ryan
July 23, 2024 3:09 PM
Strategy
Airbnb’s Olympic Strategy
How Airbnb is using Olympic demand to draw in new hosts.
Kieran Ryan
July 22, 2024 4:12 PM
Strategy
Tesla’s Cybertrucks
A marketing marvel or a financial flop?
Kieran Ryan
July 21, 2024 6:08 PM
Markets
Apple’s Old iPhones
Apple finally gives customers a reason to upgrade their old phones.
Kieran Ryan
July 18, 2024 12:55 PM
Small Business
The downfall of America’s favorite sriracha brand
What went wrong with the billion-dollar sriracha empire?
Kieran Ryan
July 17, 2024 1:08 PM
Tech
The Trade Spend Game
AI is taking over grocery stores, starting with trade spend.
Kieran Ryan
July 16, 2024 10:09 AM
Trends
🍎 Gen Z's Grocery Hack
Memberships for shoppers aged 27 and under represent the fastest-growing customer segment at Walmart-owned Sam’s Club.
Kieran Ryan
July 15, 2024 11:07 AM
Strategy
It’s Modelo Time Foo
How Modelo, a Mexican beer, became the U.S.’s top-selling beer.
Kieran Ryan
July 14, 2024 2:44 PM
Markets
What’s Next for Streaming Services? 📺
After years of chasing revenue and subscriber growth, streaming services plan to increase prices and demonstrate to investors they can turn a profit.
Kieran Ryan
July 11, 2024 4:26 PM
Strategy
🇯🇵 Japanese 7-Elevens
7-Eleven is refining its business amid underlying trends in the U.S. convenience store market, drawing inspiration from its Japanese stores.
Kieran Ryan
July 10, 2024 9:23 AM
Trends
Gold’s Stealthy Bull Market
Following central bank activity, retail investors are driving up gold prices.
Kieran Ryan
July 9, 2024 10:40 AM
Markets
The False Promise of Thrift Companies
Thrifting is booming, but companies specializing in secondhand apparel are struggling to grow alongside the overall market.
Kieran Ryan
July 8, 2024 9:22 AM
Trends
America’s Infatuation with Fried Chicken Sandwiches
Seeing a fried chicken sandwich on the menu is now more common than a burger.
Kieran Ryan
July 6, 2024 7:16 PM
Strategy
AmEx doubles down on dinner reservations
AmEx’s $400 million acquisition of Tock highlights the importance of the culinary world to its cardholders.
Kieran Ryan
July 4, 2024 3:01 PM
Strategy
Nike's Big Miss: Run Clubs
Nike admits to underinvesting in the road-running scene at a time when run clubs are growing in popularity.
Kieran Ryan
July 3, 2024 1:30 AM
Markets
Hollywood Fights Back Against Online Pirates
Video sites with stolen content attracted 141 billion visits in 2023.
Kieran Ryan
July 2, 2024 3:19 PM
Markets
Ozempic Maker Novo Nordisk Competes for China
Novo Nordisk faces fierce competition with cheaper China-made versions of its popular weight loss drugs.
Kieran Ryan
July 1, 2024 1:35 PM
Markets
AI or pants 👖
In 2023, Abercrombie & Fitch’s stock gained 285%, outpacing Nvidia’s 239% surge.
Kieran Ryan
June 30, 2024 7:59 PM
Trends
Ghosting Appointments? That’ll Cost You
More restaurants, barbershops, and beauty salons are charging cancellation fees than ever, even if it means negative reviews or losing some customers.
Kieran Ryan
June 27, 2024 3:03 PM
Personal Finance
When FDIC insurance doesn’t work
The Synapse bankruptcy offers a hard lesson on deposit insurance and the risks of fintech-banking partnerships.
Kieran Ryan
June 26, 2024 4:44 PM
Tech
Natural Gas Fuels The AI Data Center Boom
Natural gas is expected to supply 60% of the power demand growth from AI and data centers.
Kieran Ryan
June 25, 2024 4:20 PM
Strategy
Southwest’s Conundrum 🛫
Southwest is contemplating radical changes to its amenities that previously helped it become a fan-favorite.
Kieran Ryan
June 24, 2024 12:07 PM
Trends
The Massive Opportunity in Medical Nutrition 🍓
The U.S. population is aging rapidly, and with that comes illnesses requiring specialized medical nutrition. Now, that’s a big business opportunity.
Kieran Ryan
June 23, 2024 4:12 PM
Strategy
How Online Shopping Saved Malls
Malls play an increasingly important part in retailers’ omnichannel strategy.
Kieran Ryan
June 20, 2024 2:15 PM
Personal Finance
Kia Somewhat Responsible for The Kia Boys
The Kia Boys illuminate a much larger problem: Kia didn’t do enough to secure its vehicles.
Kieran Ryan
June 19, 2024 10:14 AM
Trends
Adult Toy Buying 🧸
U.S. adults made more toy-related purchases for themselves, surpassing the three-to-five-year-old demographic.
Kieran Ryan
June 18, 2024 3:00 PM
Trends
Non-Alcoholic Beer is Booming
The world’s largest beer companies are looking to capture the non-alcoholic beer market.
Kieran Ryan
June 17, 2024 4:03 PM
Strategy
GM’s Silver Bullet: The Costco Auto Program
GM plans to increasingly leverage Costco’s Auto Program to sell its electric vehicles.
Kieran Ryan
June 13, 2024 3:15 PM
Strategy
Phone about to die? Uber will charge you more.
Uber’s personalized pricing could show you higher prices when you’re most desperate, such as when your phone battery is about to run out.
Kieran Ryan
June 13, 2024 2:58 PM
Strategy
Coolkicks 👟
Coolkicks evolved into a media company to grow despite the razor-thin margins of the sneaker resale market.
Kieran Ryan
June 13, 2024 2:56 PM
Markets
Mango Pod Summer 💨
Last Thursday, the FDA reversed its ban on JUUL products; some consumers are already helping them market the product.
Kieran Ryan
June 11, 2024 3:49 PM
Trends
Dupe Culture 👜
Some brands like Lululemon and Olaplex are embracing the rise of #dupe subculture.
Kieran Ryan
June 10, 2024 12:07 PM
Markets
The Creator Power Law
A small, concentrated number of creators have all the audience and earnings within the creator class.
Kieran Ryan
June 9, 2024 12:04 PM
Markets
Non-Obvious Winners from the Ozempic Craze
Analysts predict Ozempic and other weight loss drugs will have ripples across many industries.
Kieran Ryan
June 6, 2024 10:25 AM
Strategy
Barry’s Bootcamp sale
Barry's Bootcamp sale is expected to create a bidding frenzy due to strong profit margins and exciting expansion opportunities.
Kieran Ryan
June 5, 2024 9:58 AM
Strategy
Erewhon: The place to be seen 🚶
Erewhon made an estimated $171.4 million in profit in 2023 and built a really strong business with the help of celebrities and influencers.
Kieran Ryan
June 4, 2024 8:38 PM
Startups
Apple’s home robotics
Apple has teams investigating a push into personal robotics for the home.
Kieran Ryan
June 3, 2024 1:22 PM
Trends
Disney invests in parks
Disney and Netflix increase investment in live experiences to match changing consumer preferences.
Kieran Ryan
June 2, 2024 3:19 PM
Startups
Stuck in traffic 🚘
The total cost of traffic exceeds $100 billion for U.S. cities. Several startups like The Boring Company, Regent, and Navier are working to solve it.
Kieran Ryan
May 30, 2024 8:53 AM
Strategy
How Netflix Solved Its Password-Sharing Problem
Netflix added 22 million subscribers in 2023 from its password-sharing crackdown.
Kieran Ryan
May 29, 2024 10:28 AM
Strategy
The Business of The Michelin Star
Asian countries have spent millions to bring the Michelin Star guide to their cities.
Kieran Ryan
May 28, 2024 3:36 PM
Markets
WTF is up with Chipotle’s portion sizes?
Consumers are fed up with Chipotle’s portion shrinkage, but the company’s financials show strong customer loyalty.
Kieran Ryan
May 27, 2024 7:48 PM
Trends
Gen Z is becoming the “Toolbelt Generation”
More young people are ditching college and picking up skilled trades.
Kieran Ryan
May 26, 2024 8:03 PM
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