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• Social selling is making a comeback: The Body Shop's Sam Thomson on the direction of retail

  11-12-2018 15:00 via warc.com
  Sam Thomson of The Body Shop discusses CX, the role of the store, and a return to brand-building,  as part of a series of interviews with CMOs for WARC’S Toolkit 2019 report.
  
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• Big retailers try smaller formats

  01-05-2024 03:21 via retailpro.com
  
  The retail landscape continues to evolve: Large department stores are simultaneously expanding and contracting, and malls are examining their place among consumers. Somewhat paradoxically, customers seem to be gravitating toward smaller, more curated experiences from well known and respected brand … Continue reading →
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• The rise and fall of Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao, the ex-Binance CEO who pleaded guilty to anti-money laundering charges

  30-04-2024 23:45
  
  Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has been sentenced to 4 months in prison.REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi
  Changpeng Zhao, also known as "CZ," has been one of the wealthiest people in crypto.
  His rivalry with Sam Bankman-Fried nearly saw Binance save FTX from bankruptcy.
  But Binance had its own issues: Zhao has pleaded guilty to anti-money laundering charges, and was sentenced to 4 months in prison.
  Sam Bankman-Fried isn't the only crypto king to experience a highly public fall from grace.Changpeng Zhao
  
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• This $119 houseplant is bioengineered to remove harmful air pollution in your home.

  30-04-2024 23:41
  
  Billions of pollution-eating bacteria thrive around the roots of Neo Px, the first houseplant bioengineered to reduce indoor air pollution.NeoplantsBiotech company Neoplants just released the first houseplant grown to reduce indoor air pollution.This plant, called Neo Px, gets its pollution-eating superpower from genetically engineered bacteria.Neo Px can remove 30 times more VOC's, harmful indoor pollutants, than a typical houseplant. Looking at Neo Px, you'd never know that it was anythin
  
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• The best Mother's Day sales: Deals on gifts for her

  30-04-2024 23:41
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreMother's Day sales are a great way to find a thoughtful gift with a discount.Monos/Insider, Amazon/InsiderMother's Day is less than two weeks away! That means it's high time to get a gift in order if you haven't already. Plenty of retailers have kicked off Mother's Day sales to make it easier to get a thoughtful present without breaking the bank. No matter what type of mom you have, we've gathered t
  
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• I'm a millennial first-time buyer who moved into a micro home village. I had to downsize my stuff, but it was worth it for the community.

  30-04-2024 23:20
  
  Kristi Campbell in front of her tiny home.Courtesy of Kristi CampbellIn 2023, Kristi Campbell moved into South Park Cottages, a micro-home community in Atlanta. Campbell owns a 628-square-foot home with one bedroom and one bathroom, purchased for $235,000.Despite the home's small size, she finds it comfortable, and enjoys being part of the village's close-knit community.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kristi Campbell, a 28-year-old business consultant, who moved into m
  
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• Live updates: Amazon stock rallies after hours as company reports 1Q sales, profit beats as earnings call begins

  30-04-2024 23:18
  
  Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesAmazon reported first-quarter earnings on Tuesday.The company handily exceeded estimates for net sales and earnings per share.Shares rose about 3% in after-hours trading.Amazon reported first-quarter earnings on Wednesday after the closing bell.The company handily exceeded estimates for net sales and earnings per share, including a beat for the closely watched Amazon Web Services (AWS) division, which saw net revenue of $25 billion.Amazon's stock rose about 3% in volati
  
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• Barbra Streisand asked Melissa McCarthy whether she used Ozempic, then said she wanted to 'pay her a compliment' after backlash

  30-04-2024 23:12
  
  Barbra Streisand at the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards and Melissa McCarthy at CTG's 2024 Gala.Michael Buckner/Variety/Getty Images/Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesBarbra Streisand asked Melissa McCarthy on Instagram whether she used Ozempic.The legendary singer's comment was met with backlash from fans.Streisand later posted an explanation for her comments, saying she wanted to "compliment" McCarthy.Barbra Streisand asked Melissa McCarthy if she used Ozempic to lose weight on Inst
  
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• How to get Usher tickets: Prices compared and full concert schedule

  30-04-2024 23:02
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreUsher performs during the Super Bowl halftime show.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc NationThe R&B icon is taking his show back on tour in 2024, so we've compiled a breakdown of how to get Usher tickets for the best prices for his upcoming concert dates. The 2024 concert tour arrives on the heels of Usher's hit residency in Las Vegas throughout 2023 and headlining act at the Super Bowl LV III Halftime
  
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• Columbia protesters' demands have worked before. This time may be different.

  30-04-2024 23:00
  
  A protester holds up a sign at a protest on Columbia's campus. Demonstrators are demanding the school divest from Israel.Alex Kent; Getty ImagesProtests have rocked Columbia University's campus.Demonstrators opposing the war in Gaza want the school to divest from Israel.In 1985, protesters had staged their divestment campaign — and it worked.The unrest at Columbia University isn't showing signs of slowing down.Student protests are escalating there and other college campuses over the Israel
  
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• Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery have been dating for over a year. Here's a timeline of their relationship.

  30-04-2024 22:44
  
  Caitlin Clark during the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament championship; and Connor McCaffery during a 2023 game against Rutgers.Maddie Meyer/Staff/Getty Images; Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesIn April 2024, Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery celebrated their one-year anniversary of dating.The couple both played basketball at the University of Iowa.Now, they live in Indiana, with Clark playing for the Fever and McCaffery working for the Pacers.Step aside Taylor Swift and Tra
  
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• TikTok employees are reportedly being asked by US border patrol agents if they're part of the Chinese Communist Party

  30-04-2024 22:43
  
  Getty ImagesUS border patrol agents have interrogated more than 30 ByteDance and TikTok employees, per Forbes.They're being asked about ties to the CCP, and the security of American user data.TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew faced similar questions during ahearing in January. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents have interrogated more than 30 ByteDance and TikTok employees traveling to the US from China, according to a report by Forbes.Employees are being asked a list of dedicated ques
  
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• Stock market today: Dow drops 570 points to end worst month of 2024 as traders brace for Fed decision

  30-04-2024 22:25
  
  US Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell.Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
  Stocks dropped sharply as investors readjusted rate cut expectations ahead of the latest FOMC meeting.
  The latest labor cost data added to fears of a hot economy and sticky inflation. 
  The stock decline only deepens April's losses, snapping a five-month streak of gains. 
  US stocks plunged on Tuesday as investors got another dose of inflationary data ahead of the Federal Reserve's next policy decision. The
  
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• Ford's BlueCruise is the latest driver-assistance system under investigation after 2 fatal crashes

  30-04-2024 22:20
  
  Auto regulators are investigating Ford's BlueCruise driving assistance system.David ZalubowskiFederal regulators are investigating Ford's BlueCruise system following two fatal crashes.The probe comes amid increased scrutiny of automated driving-assistance systems.Tesla's Autopilot is also under investigation after hundreds of collisions. Federal auto regulators are looking into Ford Motor's driver-assistance system following two fatal crashes that the safety agency linked to the automation
  
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• Where to watch the Madrid Open: Live stream the 2024 tennis tournament

  30-04-2024 22:04
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreCarlos Alcaraz of Spain practices during the Mutua Madrid Open 2024.Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press via Getty ImagesThe next stop on the ATP and WTA Tours is underway, and this one takes players to the clay courts of Madrid. The tournament kicked off last week and will run until May 5. We've put together everything you need to know about the tournament, including where to watch the Madrid Open live streams
  
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• How to buy New Edition tickets: Dates and prices compared for 2024 concert tour

  30-04-2024 21:45
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreNew Edition's 2024 Las Vegas residency will continue until November.Invision/APNew Edition's Las Vegas residency is still going strong through 2024, though only a few tour dates remain. Luckily, the iconic music group has added additional tour dates and there are a few different ways to buy New Edition tickets.New Edition began their residency at the Encore Theater in Las Vegas in February, with their st
  
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• Meet the ex-Goldman Sachs partner behind the scenes of the Skydance-Paramount deal negotiations

  30-04-2024 21:42
  
  Gerry Cardinale at RedBird's Manhattan office.Crystal Cox/InsiderSkydance, the film studio owned by David Ellison, is vying to buy Paramount.Skydance's biggest backer is private equity firm RedBird, a top player in sports and media.Meet the mastermind behind RedBird, ex-Goldman Sachs partner and Yankees dealmaker Gerry Cardinale.Paramount's CEO Bob Bakish was ousted on Monday night, putting the entertainment giant one step closer to accepting a merger deal. The would-be buyer, film studio Skydan
  
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• Europa League semifinals live streams: Watch first leg free from anywhere

  30-04-2024 21:41
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAP Photo/Dave ThompsonThe first leg of the UEFA Europa League semifinals kicks off on Thursday. We'll show you everything you need to know about how to watch the Europa League semifinals live streams, including free options for both games.The semifinals will see Marseille and Atalanta compete, as well as a match-up between Roma and Bayer Leverkusen. The first leg will take place on May 2 and continue ont
  
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• How to get Boston Celtics tickets: NBA Playoffs prices compared

  30-04-2024 21:32
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAdam Glanzman/GettyThe Boston Celtics have had a stellar regular season this year, so it's no surprise they made it to the ongoing NBA Playoffs. If you're hoping to get tickets to see the team compete, we've got you covered. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about how to get Boston Celtics tickets for the 2024 Playoffs.The Boston Celtics led the Eastern Conference this year during the reg
  
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• American Airlines is cutting some international flights because Boeing can't deliver enough 787 Dreamliners — see the full list

  30-04-2024 21:28
  
  An American Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner landing in Athens, Greece.NurPhoto/Getty ImagesAmerican Airlines is making cuts to flight schedules on some international and Hawaii routes.The changes are a result of Boeing 787 Dreamliner delivery delays.American Airlines will receive just 3 of the 6 Dreamliners it expected Boeing to deliver this year.American Airlines is reducing service and adjusting flight schedules on roughly a dozen routes due to a shortage of the Boeing 787 Dreamliners needed to
  
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• Radio isn't dead. Yet. Thank, or blame, your car.

  30-04-2024 21:25
  
  In 1935, a car radio was cutting-edge technology. But people are still using it today.Daily Herald Archive/SSPL/Getty ImagesJust like TV, radio is a pre-internet medium. But its usage hasn't collapsed like TV has.For people listening to free, ad-supported audio, radio remains dominant, according to Nielsen.But the younger you get, the less likely you are to listen to radio, even compared to other free options.Radio is an old-timey medium that made sense when there was no other way to listen to t
  
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• Bitcoin tumbles 5%, tests key $60,000 price level as sell signal looms

  30-04-2024 21:25
  
  Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BIBitcoin fell 5% on Tuesday, setting the cryptocurrency up for a test of major price levels.The crypto tested $60,000 on Tuesday and fell below a key support level of $61,100, according to Katie Stockton.Stockton said bitcoin is on the verge of flashing a sell signal based on a weekly momentum indicator.The price of bitcoin dropped 5% on Tuesday, sending the cryptocurrency to test the key psychological level of $60,000.The decline on Tuesday fo
  
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• Markets will rebel if Trump or any president tries to control the Fed, Harvard economist says

  30-04-2024 21:15
  
  Kenneth RogoffAP Photo/Ron Thomas
  Markets would resist executive influence over the Federal Reserve, Kenneth Rogoff told Bloomberg TV.
  Inflation expectations would jump while the dollar would tank, the Harvard professor said.
  Donald Trump allies have reportedly been brainstorming ways for him to exert more influence over the Fed, if elected.
  Political attempts to influence the Federal Reserve won't go over well with markets, Harvard's Kenneth Rogoff said."If you take away Fed independence, inves
  
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• Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao sentenced to four months in prison

  30-04-2024 21:14
  
  Binance founder Changpeng Zhao is being sentenced to 4 months in prison after being charged for violating US anti-money laundering rules. Antonio Masiello / GettyChangpeng Zhao, founder of crypto exchange Binance, has been sentenced to 4 months in prison. The sentence comes after the ex-CEO pleaded guilty to violating US anti-money laundering rules.The DOJ had recommended Zhao serve three years in prison.Changpeng Zhao, the founder and ex-CEO of crypto exchange giant Binance, has been sente
  
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• The 18 best coord sets for an instantly put-together outfit

  30-04-2024 21:02
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreZ Supply/AnthropologieOn days when I can't decide what to wear, I always find myself reaching for a matching set. The best coord sets make dressing simpler and more convenient, since you don't have to put any thought into a color scheme. Whether you're pairing a top with a skirt, shorts, or pants, a coord set does all the work for you, and oftentimes the result looks even better than pairing two unrelate
  
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• Pot stocks soar on report DEA will ease restrictions on cannabis

  30-04-2024 21:02
  
  A worker checks cannabis baby plants at a medical cannabis farm near Skopje, North Macedonia September 13, 2019.REUTERS/Ognen TeofilovskiCannabis stocks soared on Tuesday after the AP reported that the DEA will soon reclassify marijuana.The move would ease restrictions on cannabis and acknowledge that it has medicinal benefits.According to the report, the DEA decision would be sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review.Cannabis stocks soared on Tuesday after the AP report
  
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• Here's who qualifies for Turkey's new digital nomad visa and how to apply

  30-04-2024 20:58
  
  The Digital Nomad Identification Certificate is the first step for one to get a Turkish digital nomad visa.Matteo Colombo/Getty ImagesTurkey is the latest country to open its arms to remote workers keen to relocate.Citizens from several European countries, plus Canada and the US, are eligible for a new visa. Here's what it takes to get the Digital Nomad Identification Certificate for Turkey.Digital nomads are now welcome to stay in Turkey.The country joins Italy, which recently made a
  
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• Tesla stock drops as Elon Musk reportedly announces hundreds more layoffs including senior execs

  30-04-2024 20:48
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk.Antonio Masiello/Getty Images
  Tesla stock dropped as much as 5% on Tuesday amid reports of more layoffs at the company. 
  Layoffs include senior executives and their teams overseeing charging infrastructure. 
  The slump pared some gains from the previous day following optimism around Musk's surprise China visit. 
  Shares of Tesla dropped as much as 5.5% on Tuesday amid reports that Elon Musk announced hundreds more layoffs, including two high-level executives.&nbs
  
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• Chain restaurants like Chili's are coming for fast-food giants in the latest bout of the value wars

  30-04-2024 20:43
  
  Fast-food prices are climbing, and chain restaurants like Chili's are coming for fast-food giants with meal deals in a bid to win the value wars.UCG/Getty Images; Chili's; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BIAs fast-food prices increase, customers are finding more value in chain restaurants.Chains like Chili's are rolling out deals and portion sizes that could best fast-food chains.Chili's new Big Smasher burger is the latest offensive move in the value wars.At Chili's Dallas headquarters, I watched as a st
  
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• GM and Ford's gas-powered profits and hybrid successes show how hard it will be for Tesla to weather an EV slowdown

  30-04-2024 20:42
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk.Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty ImagesTesla finally has to deal with the EV slowdown.The EV company can't rely on hybrids and gas cars like competitors.Musk blamed industry prioritization of hybrids for poor Q1 performance.Tesla is finally being forced to reckon with a slowdown in electric-vehicle demand, and CEO Elon Musk's tactics are likely to look different than his peers' in the automotive industry.Both Ford and GM exceeded analyst expectations for the first quarter than
  
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