Macy's sales and job listings plummeted in 2020, but data shows the retailer was struggling before COVID Macy's sales are falling, stores are closing, jobs are drying up, and social media engagement is flatlining. Julia Gray 2.24.21 8:30 PM Markets
Snap stock reaches record high as investors bet on e-commerce and AR tools In 2018, CEO Evan Spiegel responded to concerns about Snap's ability to attract users and turn profit with a ‘trust the process’ mentality, focusing on the long game rather than immediate gains. It worked for the Sixers, and it’s working for Snap. Julia Gray 2.24.21 5:00 PM Markets
Social media saw the collapse of Fry's Electronics coming a long time ago The end of Fry’s should come as no surprise — the electronics chain was known for its bad customer service, empty shelves, and faulty products. Ivan De Luce 2.24.21 5:00 PM Tech
Cannabis jobs jumped 32% in 2020 — these 11 companies are hiring and growing fast LinkedIn and hiring data for top US cannabis firms reveals which marijuana companies are driving job growth across the country and niches of the industry. Jael Goldfine 2.23.21 7:46 PM Features
Spotify is entering the creator economy and cementing its podcast dominance Spotify is a bite away from eating the podcast industry, but the relationship between audio and the creator economy is in flux. Julia Gray 2.23.21 7:00 PM Tech
Microsoft is teaming up with lobby groups to undercut Google and Facebook in Europe While the EU gets ready to charge Google and Facebook for publishing news, Microsoft is waiting to take over should the tech giants bow out of Europe. Ivan De Luce 2.23.21 4:00 PM Tech