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The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the landscape of e-commerce, offering both challenges and opportunities for the industry. Lockdown measures drove a surge in online shopping, resulting in e-commerce accounting for 18% of all retail sales by 2020. This shift also brought about changes in consumer behavior and introduced new trending product...

The global tourism industry, a major player in the worldwide economy, faces a tremendous hurdle due to criminal behavior and abductions in some tourist spots. Tourists tend to avoid places with greater security risks, leading to a decrease in travel and tourism operations, which ultimately inflicts damage on the industry....

In reaction to the pressing danger of climate change, countries that are keen on preserving the environment have put significant amounts of money into renewable energies, such as the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) and International Solar Alliance (ISA), to reduce its impact and reach their environmental conservation goals. The European...

The Pasadena Symphony and POPS announced the appointment of a new CEO, Andrew Brown. Brown will assume his role on November 13, coinciding with the commencement of the 96th season of the long-established Pasadena Symphony. This selection was made public by the Board of Directors on October 4, following a...

Corporate wellness programs have become commonplace, with companies offering everything from gym memberships to meditation apps. Yet, according to my interview with Tawn Williams, founder of corporate wellness firm House of Anaya, research shows that most of these programs fail to get significant engagement and participation from employees. Surveys indicate...

On Thursday, GameStop, the video game retailer, announced that billionaire activist investor Ryan Cohen has assumed the positions of Chief Executive, Chairman, and President, effective immediately. It's worth noting that he will not be receiving a salary for his role. Following this decision, GameStop's stock fell by 1.8%. On Wednesday,...

Think about some of the challenges we’re experiencing as we make our way through 2023. High-profile layoffs, volatile markets, a protracted war, supply chain and climate disruptions, political unrest, weak signals of recovery (e.g., a slow return back to the office), a disengaged and distracted workforce—all while we collectively navigate...

In the era of a highly dynamic and fiercely competitive business landscape, a reliable power distribution infrastructure is crucial to running operations seamlessly within commercial settings. The electric busbar is a sophisticated technological component that can help achieve the high efficiency of power distribution systems across multiple industries and sectors....

Invitae (NYSE: NVTA), a prominent medical genetics company, has announced the appointment of finance veteran Ana Schrank as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective from October 2. Robert Dickey, who has served as the Company's interim CFO since August 2023, will transition to a consulting role within the Company and...

Jonathan Sisler, who had a longstanding tenure with the digital brokerage firm Coyote Logistics, dating back to 2008 and had been serving as CEO since July 2018, is stepping down from his role. His successor is Sandeep Pisipati, the current Chief Financial Officer of Coyote. In the official news release...