Allbirds ‘dramatically’ slows pace of new hires as loss widens

In this article BIRD A woman walks past an Allbirds store in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Allbirds on Monday trimmed its financial forecast for the year and announced a number of efforts to cut costs as the sustainable shoe maker reported…

Axios to sell itself to Cox Enterprises for $525 million

Jim VandeHei, Co-Founder and CEO of Axios speaks at the 2022 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, May 3, 2022. Mike Blake | Reuters Axios is being acquired by Cox Enterprises, the companies said Monday, with plans to expand the digital news site’s coverage into more cities. The deal values Axios at $525…

Hong Kong cuts hotel quarantine for travelers to 3 days, plus 4 days of home medical surveillance

Hong Kong is reducing the amount of time travelers will need to serve hotel quarantine, from seven days down to three starting Friday. “The seven-day quarantine hotel arrangement will be changed to three days in a quarantine hotel, plus four days of home medical surveillance,” Chief Executive John Lee said at a press conference Monday….

Some consumers are cutting back on restaurant spending, but CEOs say not all chains are affected

In this article TXRH MCD CMG SBUX BLMN YUM CHUY QSR-CA Howard Schultz David Ryder | Reuters Some restaurants are reporting weaker sales or declining traffic in the second quarter, signaling that diners are cutting back on eating out to save money. But CEOs are split on how consumer behavior is changing and whether it’s…

Why creating a horror movie haven on Netflix may be a smart move for the streaming giant

In this article NFLX A button for launching the Netflix application is seen on a remote control in this photo illustration in Warsaw, Poland on April 25, 2019. Jaap Arriens | NurPhoto | Getty Images There’s a big money question haunting Netflix. In recent years, the streamer has spent big on flashy, blockbuster-style action movies…

Bed Bath & Beyond is discontinuing a private brand as it tries to reverse declining sales

In this article BBBY A person enters a Bed Bath & Beyond store on October 01, 2021 in the Tribeca neighborhood in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Bed Bath & Beyond is axing one of its private labels, Wild Sage, about a year after the company made an aggressive push into…

Higher prices, skimpier portions and apps — how fast-food chains are changing value deals

A customer waits to order food at a McDonalds fast food restaurant on July 26, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Fast-food chains are playing up the value of their burgers, pizzas and tacos as inflation squeezes budgets — but expect higher prices, skimpier portions and more deals enticing people to sign…

Netflix is expanding its push into video games, but few subscribers are playing along

In this article NFLX Dado Ruvic | Reuters Netflix is accelerating its push into video games with plans to double its catalog of offerings by the end of the year, but for now, few of the streaming giant’s subscribers are playing. Since last November, the company has been rolling out the games as a way…

SpaceX raises another $250 million in equity, lifts total to $2 billion in 2022

A Starship prototype stands on the company’s launchpad in Boca Chica, Texas on March 16, 2022. SpaceX Elon Musk’s SpaceX raised $250 million in an equity round last month, the company disclosed in a securities filing on Friday. It has now raised $2 billion in 2022. The filing doesn’t specify the sources of the funds,…

More Americans are working part-time — a potential harbinger of future jobs market instability

Commuters and tourists exit a subway car May 26, 2022 in New York City. Robert Nickelsberg | Getty Images More Americans were working part-time and temporary jobs last month, which may herald future shifts in the shape of what today appears a robust jobs market. Hiring in July easily blew past expectations, suggesting a strong…

Beyond Meat cuts revenue outlook, says it’s trimming workforce

In this article BYND Vegetarian sausages from Beyond Meat Inc, the vegan burger maker, are shown for sale at a market in Encinitas, California, June 5, 2019. Mike Blake | Reuters Beyond Meat on Thursday lowered its revenue forecast for 2022 and announced it will trim its workforce by 4%, citing broader economic uncertainty. The…

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav embraces the past as he plans his company’s future

In this article WBD David Zaslav, President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery talks to the media as he arrives at the Sun Valley Resort for the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference on July 05, 2022 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images The biggest decision for any big media chief executive…