The Growth and Controversy of Walmart
Walmart is one of the biggest and most well-known retail corporations in the world. First opening in the state of Arkansas, Walmart has now opened thousands of stores in the United States and expanded to 23 other countries. According to the 67th edition of the Fortune 500, Walmart is the world’s largest company by revenue. Additionally, it is the […]
The Rise and Fall of Toys “R” Us
Toys ‘R’ Us was one of the biggest toy and baby clothing retail companies in the United States. I remember visiting this store quite a lot when I was a kid, and I always remember it fondly. Unfortunately, on June 29, 2018, Toys ‘R’ Us permanently closed all of its stores after 70 years of […]
A Deep Look into the Growth of Amazon
Amazon is a multinational technology company that has dominated the e-commerce industry. Although Amazon is now one of the most recognizable brands in the world, the company started off as an online bookseller. In this article, I will dive into the history and growth of one of the world’s largest companies. The Origins of Amazon The […]
Tech Industry Layoffs Hit DoorDash – The Food Delivery Tech Company Lays Off 1,250 Corporate Employees
The San Francisco based food delivery company, DoorDash, announced Wednesday it would layoff about 6% of its staff. In a memo to employees, CEO, Toney Xu, said these layoffs were in response to slowing growth and growing operational costs from the COVID-19 pandemic. Xu said DoorDash was actually understaffed prior to the pandemic, and it […]
10 Brands that Support Good Causes
TOMS Visit their website here TOMS is a shoe company that is passionate about helping children all over the world. TOMS is known for its One-for-One Model. This model works by giving a needy child a pair of TOMS shoes for every pair of shoes purchased through the brand. Through this program, TOMS has given 1 million shoes to […]
Brands that are Stepping Up to Support Ukraine Amidst War
After Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday, Feb. 24, businesses around the world are trying to decide if and how they can support Ukraine. So far, over 450 companies have withdrawn from Russia. Brands like Amazon, Burger King, Coca-Cola, Pepsi and many others have suspended operations in Russia. The list of companies withdrawing from Russia grows […]