May 03, 2023
Tech Giants See Boost in Advertising Revenue, but Will It...
Recent quarterly reports indicate that major tech companies such as Amazon and Meta have experienced a boost in advertising revenue, suggesting a possible recovery of the digital advertising industry. However,...
May 02, 2023
US Layoffs Reach Two-Year High in Push for Profitability
New figures from the Labor Department show U.S. layoffs reaching their highest level in more than two years. The March Job Opening and Labor Turnover Summary, released Tuesday (May 2),...
May 02, 2023
Rule Britannia: Thanks to Brexit It Does… At Least in...
By Lawrence B. Landman* Many observers were surprised when the United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) recently prohibited Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision. But they should...
May 02, 2023
1-800-FLOWERS.COM Buys SmartGift to Expand Gifting Capabilities
1-800-FLOWERS.COM has acquired SmartGift to expand its consumer and corporate gifting capabilities. The acquisition will add the functionality of SmartGift’s intelligent gifting platform to 1-800-FLOWERS.COM’s family of brands focused on providing gifts, the...
May 02, 2023
How D2C Brands Like Warby Parker Are Making Physical Stores...
As shoppers resume their in-store experiences, brands and retailers are reassessing their selling strategies. Retailers are seeking to enhance their interactive displays to entice more consumers, while brands are striving...
May 01, 2023
First-Quarter Earnings Calls Show Shift From Growth to Efficiency
A shift from growth to efficiency is showing up in earnings calls across industries. With half of the S&P 500 having held calls for last quarter thus far, the number...
May 01, 2023
Citi and TIS Offer Companies Cash Liquidity Insight Tools
Citi and TIS want to give customers more insights into their cash flow and working capital. The companies – Citi’s Treasury and Trade Solutions and TIS (Treasury Intelligence Solutions) announced...
May 01, 2023
Chase Powers New Rewards for Amazon Prime Visa Cardholders
Chase and Amazon have introduced new rewards and cash back opportunities for Amazon Visa cardholders. The credit cards debuted Monday (May 1) with new names — “Prime Visa” and “Amazon Visa” — along with updated...
May 01, 2023
Meta’s Surge Offset by Snap’s Losses as CE 100 Index...
Every three months, like clockwork, earnings season settles in. As May dawns and the first quarter is behind us, investors get to take stock of the state of the U.S....