Nike to lay off 2% of employees, cutting more than 1,500 jobs

A man wearing a protective face mask walks past a Nike brand store in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Dec. 10, 2020.Valentyn Ogirenko | ReutersNike is cutting 2% of its current workforce, or more than 1,500 jobs, as part of a broader restructuring, the company said late Thursday.The Beaverton, Oregon-based sneaker...

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Future of retail predictions

Illustration by Christina LocopoRetail has seen unprecedented upheaval over the last several years.Some of the industry's key decision-makers expect even more evolution ahead.Covid-related shocks have upended retail, after clogged ports and merchandise shortages gave way to excess inventory levels and shifting consumer demands amid persistent inflation. Those disruptions accelerated transformations...

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Starbucks has a new accessible store design. Take a look inside

The exterior of Starbucks' new Union Market locationSource: StarbucksStarbucks has unveiled a new store design focused on accessibility and inclusion, with fresh light fixtures and open floor plans.The coffee giant opened the first location with the new design on Friday in Washington, D.C.'s Union Market."Designing for disabilities is just...

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DraftKings posts 44% revenue growth, but falls short of estimates

In this photo illustration the DraftKings logo seen displayed on a smartphone.Rafael Henrique | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesDraftKings on Thursday posted quarterly results that missed Wall Street estimates on the top and bottom line, but it increased its revenue by 44%.Here's what DraftKings reported compared with...

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Forget Tesla, ‘Pro’ unit is auto industry’s future

Ford Motor Co., CEO Jim Farley gives the thumbs up sign before announcing Ford Motor will partner with Chinese-based, Amperex Technology, to build an all-electric vehicle battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, during a press conference in Romulus, Michigan February 13, 2023.Rebecca Cook | ReutersDETROIT – Ford Motor CEO...

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