SoftBank Parts Ways with Dog-Walking Startup Posted January 23, 2020 Japanese company SoftBank has decided to give up its stake in Wag Labs, Inc., a US-based dog-walking startup. In early 2018, SoftBank invested $300 million in Wag!, an app that…
Tupperware Opened Pop-up Store in New York City Posted January 17, 2020 Famous plastic food container brand Tupperware unveiled its first pop-up store in upscale SoHo, New York City. Called TuppSoho, the new store was designed to be a one-stop shop…
US Luxury Malls Growing, while More Affordable Shops Struggle Posted January 9, 2020 Upscale shopping centers in the United States are thriving, while their inexpensive counterparts suffer from store closures. …
Lyft Helps People Access Nutritious Food in US, Canada Posted January 2, 2020 Ridesharing firm Lyft is helping communities in the United States and Canada access healthy food easily and affordably. Through the Grocery Access Program, the San Francisco-ba…
Mondelēz to Offer Healthier Snacks Following Consumer Survey Posted January 1, 2020 Multinational food and beverage company Mondelēz has announced plans to offer healthier versions of its well-known snacks. The move is a response to a recently conducted consum…
Microsoft Japan Tests Out Four-Day Workweek Posted December 22, 2019 Microsoft Japan experimented with a four-day workweek as a part of a company-wide summer project. Dubbed “Work-Life Choice Challenge,” the project aimed to increase employees’ …
Company to Minimize Plastic in Baby Wipes Posted December 12, 2019 Baby product company Huggies promises to minimize plastic from some of its products. The company’s strategy primarily involves eliminating plastic from its bab…
Skin Care Brand Writes Fake Reviews, Avoids Harsh Punishment Posted December 8, 2019 American cosmetic company Sunday Riley was found fabricating positive reviews of its products for two years. The company’s fraudulent actions …
Amazon’s Profit Drops after Launching Faster Shipping Service Posted December 6, 2019 Online retail giant Amazon reported a decline in profit in the third quarter of 2019 following the launch of its one-day shipping service. In an effort to outmaneuver
Retail Store Employees Complain of Receiving Less Overall Pay Posted November 27, 2019 Target employees are complaining of receiving lower wages despite the company’s recent move to raise hourly pay. In 2017, the retailer promised to raise its minimum wage from $…