Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard announced that he is putting the company in the control of a trust, with all future profits benefitting the fight against climate change.
Read MoreThe Biden Administration announced this morning that rail workers’ unions and railroads have struck a tentative deal after 20 hours of negotiations, thus avoiding a potential national rail strike that would have further hamstrung the supply chain.
Read MoreTwo major rail workers’ unions are at the negotiating table for better contracts, with the possibility of a rail strike looming on Friday, Sept. 16. If the parties can’t agree by then, it’s possible that the government steps in. But, what can they do, and what does it mean for the workers?
Read MoreThe new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models look similar to the iPhone 13, but some minuscule changes to its size and button layout make it necessary to buy cases specifically designed for the newest phones.
Read MoreThere’s an ongoing joke that the Washington Commanders don’t even play in Washington, D.C. They practice in Virginia and play in Maryland. But, those locations are at least a little closer to D.C. than the state of Washington. This weekend, as the NFL season kicked off, one reporter on the ground at FedEx field noticed…
Read MoreUPS workers are demanding higher pay for tough working conditions, leading up to a contract negotiation next spring before the existing one is set to expire, creating the threat of a strike. A UPS strike isn’t without precedent: UPS workers organized a nationwide strike in August of 1997, culminating in $780 million in losses for…
Read MoreAs the promotional industry looks for new ways to be environmentally conscious with its products, finding natural dyes and inks are becoming more common. EcoEnclose, which makes sustainable packaging for e-commerce brands, is using the ink on branded packaging tape and on shipping boxes.
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Wendy’s is really leaning into its partnership with the Adult Swim cartoon “Rick and Morty.” After hosting special pop-ups and store takeovers, Wendy’s is once again rebranding as “Morty’s,” for a special promotional event through Uber Eats that also sort of parodies the celebrity meal deals that have become so common in fast food marketing. As part of…
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To celebrate Serena Williams’ “evolution away from tennis,” as she put it, Michelob Ultra created a limited edition 24-pack. It comes in a special-edition box that looks a lot more like a box for sneakers than for beer, and each can features a photo of Williams from one of her major victories.
Read MoreThe hoodie has been a default wardrobe choice for decades. But, a lot of young buyers who are now adopting the item as a piece of streetwear royalty might not know its roots. Champion is making sure fans learn their history with the “Be Your Own” campaign, which celebrates Champion’s original hoodie design from more…
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