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The Future. Holiday parties are losing the hallmarks of the season as some companies plan more inclusive, experiential, and, well, “holiday-light” events. While the shift is meant to encourage employee camaraderie and work celebration, the parties may be missing a very particular sort of spirit that comes from the cultural touchstone of Christmas and the […]
The Future. McDonald’s first CosMc’s concept store opened in the Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook — a quick-stop snack and beverage restaurant meant to compete with Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts. McDonald’s may not just be looking to brew up some revenue, but also offer items that feel destined for TikTok virality. Absurdity with cheeseCosMc’s is piloting […]
The Future. The Cybertruck is finally, exhaustingly here, with CEO Elon Musk stating that it’ll make “the future […] look like the future” — one that’s inspired by the vehicles found in Blade Runner and Halo. While that bold vision may have produced something unique, its dystopian inspirations could turn off the average driver. Whether […]
The Future. Most people would rather buy products and services as they go but still sign up for subscriptions because companies don’t give them much choice. If the subscription model limits options, it could ultimately reinforce economic inequities, as only the most profitable customers might be able to shell out for subscriptions in the long […]
The Future. 2023 marks the 99th anniversary of Black Friday, but what was once a one-day event has extended well beyond 24 hours, sometimes stretching several weeks. With consumers pointing out many holiday sales begin as soon as Halloween wraps up, Black Friday could be obsolete within 20 years. A month-long “shopping day”Black Friday, the […]
The Future. On the heels of FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud trial, the next biggest leader in crypto is facing his own reckoning. Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, CEO of the biggest crypto exchange in the world, is stepping down after being found guilty in US court for money laundering. While there are still people who unwaveringly believe […]
The Future. A tiny town in Oklahoma was put on the map (literally, actually) by a pandemic-fueled surge as an Airbnb hotspot. It was so in demand that the business registration manager at the Oklahoma Tax Commission stated “the town is basically one giant Airbnb.” But with demand plummeting for short-term rentals across the nation, […]
The Future. Non-profit Black Ambition is three years into investing in businesses founded by Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs. Founders Felecia Hatcher and the ever-busy Pharrell Williams believe the companies they’ve seeded and mentored could pull in $1 billion in VC money by 2030… potentially making Black Ambition the next Y Combinator. Billionaire Boys ClubSince 2020, […]
The Future. Even as many companies fall victim to retail theft, their workers believe they could be doing more to safeguard their merchandise… and more importantly, their employees. If companies don’t invest more resources in asset protection, they might have to make up for their losses by cutting staff and employee hours or jacking up […]
The Future. Last Tuesday, a judge ruled in favor of home-sellers who had sued the National Association of Realtors (NAR) for inflating agents’ commissions. The decision could make buying and selling a home much easier for consumers — and much less lucrative for agents. Bring down the houseBurnett et al. v. NAR et al. has […]