October 11, 2024 7-Eleven will close more than 400 stores as the list of struggling retailers grows The move comes as the convenience store’s parent company tries to stave off a takeover bid from the owner of competing chain Circle K. BY Jennifer Mattson 7-Eleven is closing 444 of its “underperforming” convenience-store locations across North America, … Continue reading 7-Eleven will close more than 400 stores as the list of struggling retailers grows
July 10, 2024 VW’s Audi factory in Brussels may close due to low demand for EVs Demand for Audi’s Q8 e-tron, launched in 2018, had dropped sharply and the carmaker was considering ending its production altogether, with one source close to the company saying this could happen in 2025. BY Reuters Volkswagen on Tuesday warned it … Continue reading VW’s Audi factory in Brussels may close due to low demand for EVs
Instagram introduces Live broadcasts for ‘Close Friends’ Rachael Davies Tech Journalist Meta’s Instagram is introducing a way to livestream to smaller, hand-picked private audiences. Going live on Instagram has been a feature for a long while now but a new feature is being gradually rolled out to allow users to stream to a smaller, … Continue reading Instagram introduces Live broadcasts for ‘Close Friends’
You can now restrict Instagram Lives to Close Friends There’s also the option to add music to carousel posts with videos. kris holt Thu, Jun 20, 2024 Instagram Instagram is rolling out another way for users to engage with a smaller group of friends and followers starting today. Close Friends on Instagram Live … Continue reading You can now restrict Instagram Lives to Close Friends
Video can be a simple way to make emails more engaging, convey information to customers and generate more conversions. Liz Wilcox on May 1, 2024 One of the biggest missed opportunities amongst marketers is the use of video in your email marketing. As the rules around bulk senders get stricter and deliverability gets harder … Continue reading Using video in email to engage customers and close deals
The deal would give the CRM giant powerful data managing tools, a significant customer list and more AI technology. Constantine von Hoffman on April 15, 2024 Salesforce is in advanced talks to buy Informatica, according to published reports. Informatica helps companies — including Toyota, Unilever and Deloitte — manage data across cloud and on-premise systems. … Continue reading Salesforce reportedly close to deal for Informatica
April 09, 2024 Why every CEO must pay close attention to what their customers are saying Verizon Consumer CEO Sowmyanarayan Sampath is on a quest to constantly connect with today’s consumers. Here, he explains why that’s true for all CEOs. BY FastCo Works Verizon Consumer CEO Sowmyanarayan Sampath understands that valuable customer data can come … Continue reading Why every CEO must pay close attention to what their customers are saying
March 17, 2024 These 3 strategies could actually help close the gender pay gap There are steps leaders in every industry can take to ensure true gender parity in their workplace. BY Rohshann Pilla Women in the workplace have come a long way since Rosie the Riveter. In the United States, women today make up 74.6 … Continue reading These 3 strategies could actually help close the gender pay gap
Hope you like getting clothes: 70% of shoppers say they will be giving apparel this holiday season, Constantine von Hoffman on September 8, 2023 The holiday shopping season is already upon us and brick-and-mortar stores should be nervous. While 81% of consumers said they prefer shopping in-store, that’s only 9% more than said they prefer … Continue reading Online close to edging out physical stores for holiday buying
By Sam Becker March 24, 2023 Mental health continues to be a top concern for millions of Americans. That includes children’s mental health, which is the single most concerning topic for U.S. parents, according to recent data from Pew Research. Evidently, investors and entrepreneurs have taken notice. Mental health is prominently featured on this … Continue reading Mental health emerges as the fastest-growing marketplace for startups, and it’s not even close
