US Business
Brian Niccol’s Journey From Doritos Locos Tacos to Running Starbucks
The incoming Starbucks CEO made his name on bold marketing moves and operational know-how.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
‘Pig Butchering’ Online Scams Are Proliferating. Here’s Why They Work So Well.
It starts with an unsolicited text message. And then it’s all about gaining the victim’s trust.
US Business
JD.com Profit Nearly Doubles as Revenue Rises
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com’s second quarter net profit rose 92%, while revenue grew slightly amid fierce competition from Alibaba Group and PDD Holdings.
US Business
Victoria’s Secret CEO Exits; Savage X Fenty’s Hillary Super Named Successor
Super’s appointment is effective Sept. 9, and CFO Timothy Johnson will serve as interim CEO until then.
Education
Missouri Southern State University Announces International Semester Theme: Canada
Although enabling students to study abroad is one thrust of the internationalization efforts at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU), many have financial or family obligations that prohibit them from participating in the experience. The unique […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System’s Neosho Gift Gallery Reopens After COVID-19 Hiatus
(Joplin, MO) – The Freeman Health System’s Gift Gallery in Neosho reopened to much fanfare Tuesday morning after closing in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Calling it a happy day for everyone involved, Freeman […]
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: How to Use QR Codes to Help Your Business
QR codes have made a big comeback in recent years. QR, or “Quick Response,” codes read like bar codes but have a distinctive square shape that is filled with dots and smaller squares. When a […]
US Business
Edgar Bronfman Prepares Bid for Paramount and Its Parent National Amusements
The bid would mark the latest twist in one of the messiest media mergers in recent history.
US Business
U.S. Battery Rush Spurs $1.4 Billion Sodium-Ion Factory in North Carolina
A startup is aiming to produce a cheaper and safer type of high-tech battery and boost the domestic supply chain.
Nonprofit
Rapha International’s August 2024 Update
Learn more about Rapha International’s important work that’s taking place around the world with updates from their latest e-newsletter. Find out more below. Education Provides Safety for Children Children all over the US are heading into a […]