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What’s The Future For NBA-Related Retail In China?
Retail // October 08, 2019

Basketball is one of the most popular sports – if not the most popular sport – in China, but there’s a little less NBA available today for online shoppers in that country, according to reports. That’s because China eCommerce giant Alibaba apparently has removed any products...

The Kaepernick Controversy And Nike’s High-Risk Strategy
Retail // September 08, 2018

With 12 words, one photo and a tweet, Nike has managed to capture the news cycle this week – and much of the market’s interest. “Believe in something, even if it costs you everything … Just Do It,” were the dozen words, and the picture...

Uber Responds To (Some) NYT Criticisms
Retail // April 07, 2017

Uber isn’t taking too kindly to some of the things The New York Times wrote about the rideshare leader’s practices. In one of the more damning passages, the article read that Uber “engaged in an extraordinary behind-the-scenes experiment in behavioral science to manipulate [its drivers]...

Uber CEO Leaves Economic Advisory Council
Post-Election // February 03, 2017

Following some serious user backlash, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announced he will step down from his position on President Donald Trump’s economic advisory council. In a memo to Uber staff cited by The Wall Street Journal, Kalanick reportedly wrote that his participation in Trump’s economic...

Quick Reads
Amazon Prioritizes Equal Pay, Fraud Prevention And Data Privacy

October 13, 2019
Online retail giant Amazon says it will launch into new markets amid an uncertain sea of controversies and regulations, CNBC reported on Friday (Oct. 13). Amazon outlined its opinion on touchy subjects and said in a blog post last week, “there is much room for healthy debate and differing opinions.” Minimum wage, climate change, workplace […]

What’s The Future For NBA-Related Retail In China?

October 08, 2019
Basketball is one of the most popular sports – if not the most popular sport – in China, but there’s a little less NBA available today for online shoppers in that...

Uber CEO Leaves Economic Advisory Council

February 03, 2017
Following some serious user backlash, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announced he will step down from his position on President Donald Trump’s economic advisory council. In a memo to Uber staff...