As it is Mental Health Awareness month, Walgreens has announced that it is expanding its efforts to provide more access to mental health resources for youth in partnership with Mental Health America (MHA) on its Back-to-School campaign. Walgreens aims to provide newer, improved resources such as screening tools and educational materials for schools around the […]
Uber Dynamic Pricing In London
Dynamic pricing is a strategy where businesses adjust the prices of their offering to account for changing demand. Uber utilizes dynamic pricing and machine learning to forecast market conditions. We will explore how Uber introduced their dynamic pricing strategy in London. Uber introduced an algorithm that allowed the company to set variable pay and pricing […]
300 New Boeing Aircraft in a $40 Billion Deal The low-cost airline, Ryanair, has announced they have made a significant deal with American plane manufacturer Boeing. The deal agreed upon is that Ryanair has decided to purchase over 300 new Boeing aircraft to accompany the need for expanding business over European airspace. The acquisition of […]
The End of Cheap Chinese Labor
Many companies are now fleeing China in the hopes of cheaper labor. As a result of various global and domestic changes, China is no longer the cheap labor manufacturer it once was. When China joined the World Trade Organization in 2001, it was seen as the great killer of what was left for American manufacturing. […]
Everyone is incredibly familiar with Victoria’s Secret’s annual fashion show! Don’t you remember the days when you and your friends would make a whole pajama party out of it? Slipper and popcorn and all? Well that dream died in 2019 when Victoria Secret decided to permanently end its annual fashion show due it its outdated […]
Eggo Kellog’s Eggo is infamously known for the Frozen Waffles. Eggos were invented in 1953, where the idea that food could be cooked, frozen, then reheated for meals. Eggos have remained popular to the present day. In 2016 Stranger Things included Eggo waffles as a critical plot point for their main character Eleven. The nostalgia […]
Azazie Launches Accessories
Azazie, an online DTC retailer specializing in bridal wear and bridesmaids dresses, has recently announced its expansion into footwear, purses, and other accessories. One could say that Azazie is the new David’s Bridal, as news of this iconic affordable bridal stop just filed for bankruptcy! Like David’s Bridal, Azazie is budget bridal wear. Unlike David’s […]
Canada Goose’s First CDO
Canada Goose, a luxury outerwear brand, has decided to immerse itself in the future (or present, depending on how you look at it) and hire its first Chief Digital Officer! This brand is one of the first companies to consider the long-term impact of a new and evolved digital world. With e-commerce leading the charge […]