GameStop is reopening some of the hundreds of stores it has closed in recent years Collectibles are becoming a bigger part of GameStop’s business The Independent UK · Sep 18
Starbucks CEO says the coffee chain won’t lose its cash-strapped consumers because it’s on its way to being a 'world-class customer service' company Brian Niccol said Starbucks’ quality and customer service is worth the cost of a $6 or $7 latte. Fortune · Aug 15
After donating $8 billion, Steve and Connie Ballmer create three regional philanthropies so people closest to the work can decide how the money is spent Ballmer Group is spinning its three regional offices into independent nonprofits, and CEO Terri Ludwig says she’d rather run them like startups than spinoffs. Fortune · Aug 11
Fender CEO clarifies his controversial comments comparing cover songs to AI: “My intent was to talk about how technology can help artists and players learn and grow” Edward “Bud” Cole’s comments likening cover music to “analogue AI” did not go down well with musicians – but he still believes AI can be a useful tool for players MusicRadar · Aug 6
Fender CEO responds to backlash after comparing cover bands to AI: “Great songs are born out of people’s lives – something no machine can ever replicate” Edward “Bud” Cole came under fire after his controversial comments concerning AI from earlier this year were recirculated online Guitar World · Aug 5
Long John Silver’s has cut the number of its restaurants in half in recent years The seafood joint has a surprising outlook on its future amid the wave of restaurant closures The Independent UK · Jul 30
Popular US pizza chain quietly closing stores in several states amid rival pressure Papa Johns announced in February that it would shutter about 300 underperforming stores by the end of 2027 The Independent UK · Jun 15
Popular Tex-Mex chain closes all locations that are company-owned restaurants Independently-owned On The Border franchise locations will remain open The Independent UK · Jun 12
Kevin O'Leary Reveals 'F*** You Account' Strategy: Why He Says $5 Million Is Enough Kevin O'Leary believes $5 million in liquid cash is key to financial freedom and risk-taking, surpassing property or luxury assets. Discover how this 'magic number' can reshape your strategy. International Business Times UK · Jun 1
McDonald’s new value menu debuts across US - but fast-food giant ends other deal program McDonald’s rolled out a new value menu Tuesday - here’s what you need to know The Independent UK · Apr 21
Battlefield 6 reportedly tapped into AI tools throughout development Sped up work from days to hours. Dot Esports · Mar 27
Tesla's latest branding enemy? A French beverage company UniBev has a history of trademark battles with Tesla. Creative Bloq · Mar 21
Top bank sees new wave of store closures across 13 states The major bank is planning to drastically reduce its retail footprint and will axe up to 10 percent of its stores The Independent UK · Jan 27
GameStop, once the jewel of meme stocks, is set to close stores across the nation GameStop reported operating 2,325 U.S. stores in early 2025 The Independent UK · Jan 6
The Independent UK · Jan 3 Home sales expected to jump significantly in 2026 as experts say a rebound is on the horizon after slowdown The National Association of Realtors’ prediction hinges on an expected mortgage rate drop to 6 percent in 2026
The Independent UK · Jan 3 NFTs were supposed to be the next thing. They were gone quicker than a meme Amid a tidal wave of hype and scams, they soared like Icarus — then crashed like the Hindenburg. But why did it happen, and could they ever make a comeback? Io Dodds remembers the rise and fall of the Covid era’s answer to Beanie Babies
Fortune · Dec 11, 2025 Hinge’s founder and CEO is stepping down to start a new AI-first dating app The new venture will use AI “to help people connect in a more thoughtful and personal way.”
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025 Homes are languishing on the market and forcing sellers to reduce prices as housing market cools from red-hot pandemic More than half of the homes sold in 2025 had at least one price cut before its sale, according to a report
International Business Times · Nov 12, 2025 You Paid For It. Now He'll Pay You Back? The Hidden Cost Behind Trump's $2,000 Dividend Donald Trump's promised $2,000 "dividend" for Americans faces major financial and legal hurdles, with experts warning that tariffs cannot cover the cost and could instead deepen national debt.
International Business Times UK · Nov 12, 2025 $2,000 Trump Dividend: What Is The True Tax Cost Of The Payout? Donald Trump's promised $2,000 "dividend" for Americans faces major financial and legal hurdles, with experts warning that tariffs cannot cover the cost and could instead deepen national debt.
Benzinga · Nov 7, 2025 Do These Four Things Before Making A Decision In The Age of AI, Grammarly CEO Says Business leaders should develop rituals that serve as "guardrails that keep technology serving culture, not the other way around," according to artificial intelligence entrepreneur Shishir Mehrotra.
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025 Petco is set to close stores across the US - here are the ones on the chopping block Some 13 locations across 11 states and the District of Columbia have already shut
International Business Times UK · Sep 18, 2025 Jimmy Fallon Abruptly Cancels Scheduled Appearance Hours After Jimmy Kimmel's Show Pulled Off Air Jimmy Fallon cancelled a last-minute appearance at Fast Company's Innovation Festival, a day after fellow late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's show was suspended following backlash over comments about Charlie Kirk.
Tom’s Hardware · Sep 13, 2025 AI-driven search engine running inside a laundry room aims to rival Google, and you can try it yourself — programmer harnesses old server parts and AI to deliver quality results Searcha Page and Seek Ninja are a one-person operation that utilizes AI to deliver relevant search results without relying on Google.
TechRadar · Sep 1, 2025 Your smartest employee might not be human Agents aren’t tools, they’re teammates. Just like humans, they need induction, training and appropriate limitations on what they can do, and how.