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Made in Mexico
Nearshoring in Mexico is surging as U.S. businesses look to reduce reliance on China’s manufacturing.
May 14, 2024
Boba Goes Mainstream
Starbucks is the latest American restaurant chain to add boba to its menu - confirms boba-inspired drinks launch this summer.
May 9, 2024
U.S. Fast-Food Chains See Opportunity in China’s Smaller Towns
U.S. fast-food chains are opening thousands of stores in China’s smaller towns as its population ditches megacities like Shanghai.
May 8, 2024
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The New York Restaurant Reservation Scrum
Restaurant-goers are spending thousands of dollars to snag reservations in New York on the secondary market.
May 7, 2024
Custom is the New Black 🏎
The top 1% are bored with standard supercars.
May 1, 2024
🛰 We Can’t Stop Launching Stuff Into Space
Several factors, including the significant risk of an orbital skirmish, are driving an increase in space activity.
Apr 25, 2024
Accidental Theft
One in five shoppers have accidentally stolen items via self-checkout.
Apr 23, 2024
New Superyacht Sales Plunge as Russians Drop Out of the Market
Sales of new superyachts fell 17% last year.
Apr 23, 2024
The Rise of Flowery-Flavors
Flowers are much more than a garnish for food and drinks—they are the main ingredient.
Apr 10, 2024
America is Closed for Late-Night 🍔
The number of stores open 24/7 has significantly dropped post-pandemic. New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago are no exceptions.
Apr 9, 2024
Chase Bank: A Media Company
Chase is the latest to launch a so-called retail media network like Amazon Advertising, Walmart Connect, and Target’s Roundel.
Apr 5, 2024
Sir, This is a Wendy’s–with AI
Fast-food restaurants embrace AI to optimize their supply chain and increase order sizes and the frequency of visits.
Apr 3, 2024
You Sold My Dead Bird to a Blind Kid?
On the death of the comedy blockbuster.
Apr 2, 2024
Nike’s Crisis: “Air Max is Becoming Air Min”
Nike expects revenue to decrease in the first half of FY2024, citing fierce competition from On and Hoka.
Mar 31, 2024
Harry, I’ll Meet You at the Bookstore
New bookstores are popping up across the United States, but these aren’t your old-school traditional stores.
Mar 31, 2024
So, Are We Exclusive? McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Wingstop Say No
A look at why restaurant brands are ditching exclusive food delivery platform partnerships.
Mar 27, 2024
Subscriptions come for everything, even sleeping
Businesses are now trying to implement subscription models at grocery stores and to improve sleep quality.
Mar 22, 2024
Gen Z and Millennials Resort to Buy Now, Pay Later for Daily Essentials
Gen Z and Millennials are increasing their usage of BNPL solutions for daily essentials like garbage bags and lighter fluids.
Mar 16, 2024
Alternative Investments: Family Offices Can’t Get Enough
Family offices increase exposure to alternative investments for illiquidity premiums.
Mar 15, 2024
The Future of U.S. Grocery Retail: Smaller Stores
Whole Foods announces Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, following the trend of smaller stores in the grocery retail sector.
Mar 13, 2024
DEI-This, DEI-That, Lawyers Will Bill For That
Lawyers get big paydays as U.S. corporations work to unravel $340 billion in DEI commitments.
Mar 7, 2024
Private Equity is Buying Mobile Home Parks
Cities hate these communities, so why does Private Equity love them?
Mar 5, 2024
Doomsday Prepping is Having its Moment
Businesses are cashing in on the “buying frenzy” from doomsday preppers predicting end-of-the-world circumstances.
Feb 28, 2024
Video Games: The Gateway to Gambling
Counter-Strike generated $980 million in 2023 using “loot boxes,” a disguised form of unregulated gambling.
Feb 27, 2024
Why are Investment Firms Buying Farmland?
Investment firm farmland holdings increased 800% to $16.2 billion between 2008 and the second quarter of 2023.
Feb 24, 2024
Flamin' Taste Trends: How Gen Z is Heating Up the Spice Game
A look at why America's snacks are getting more spicy.
Feb 9, 2024
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