MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024
Business
Extreme Renters Own Nothing, Not Even Jeans
Many Americans, especially younger ones, are adopting a rent-first lifestyle, opting to rent everything from furniture to clothing for the flexibility it offers, despite the potential for higher long-term costs.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2024
ESG
Diageo’s Environment Plans
Diageo's chief sustainability officer, Ewan Andrew, is focused on improving water use efficiency and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, with significant efforts to innovate in packaging and collaborate with suppliers to achieve these sustainability goals.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024
Economy
A Make-or-Break Moment For the Economy Has Arrived
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces a critical period as he navigates the challenge of reducing interest rates to manage inflation without tipping the economy into recession, aiming for a historic soft landing that maintains low unemployment and stable prices.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024
Technology
Clothing-Rental Service Finds Automation Is a Good Fit
Nuuly, part of Urban Outfitters, has implemented automation in its warehouse operations to improve efficiency and profitability in the clothing rental market, overcoming high operational costs and enhancing its appeal to a growing subscriber base.