Wisconsin dairy farms are disappearing off the map, “Milwaukee Journal Sentinel” reported recently. With the industry moving to larger farms and milk prices falling, dairy is dying in the Midwest. How can farmers put their best foot forward? […]
A Nissan executive awaiting trial escaped house arrest, fleeing Japan for Lebanon, “The Washington Post” reported. Carlos Ghosn was taken into custody in 2018 and released on house arrest. His alleged crimes evoke questions of executive pay and business ethics. […]
Artists whose work is stolen by scam websites have learned how to fight back, Polygon reported. Online stores whose bots steal original artwork to sell on their websites will soon find themselves in the ring with giants like Disney and Nintendo. Intellectual property law is a powerful thing. […]
This fiscal year, the United States will import more sugar than it has in four decades, NPR reported. This news comes after a shortage in annual beet harvests, from which we get half of our sugar. The simple sweetener has played a major role in world history. […]
Fitness company Peloton’s stock fell 15% in three days after an unpopular ad, Business Insider reported. The commercial, released in late November, shows a woman documenting a year of exercise after receiving a stationary bike for Christmas. While seemingly simple, it’s sparked considerable backlash. […]
Many top chain restaurants are closing scores of locations across the country, Money Pop reported. Reducing open branches in 2020 continues a 12-year trend that began with the 2008 financial crisis. It’s time to brush up on what makes a profit. […]
The Video Game Entertainment and News Network has found $17 million in backing, AP News reported. The station will launch in 2020 and will provide original content based around video gaming competitions. Business is evolving with the digital age. […]
Video game retailer GameStop will close nearly 200 stores by 2020, CNBC reported. The company has had a difficult financial year, with low earnings and plummeting shares. A classic business question comes to mind: Is it better to be first or to improve upon an existing model? […]
The Ohio State University has applied to trademark the word “the,” AP News reported last week. The indefinite article would be copyrighted by the school whenever used on their official merchandise, such as shirts and bags. Trademarked words have a fascinating history in the United States. […]
General Electric stock took a nosedive August 15 after being accused of fraud, “The Washington Post” reported. A whistleblower who helped uncover Bernie Madoff’s crimes claimed GE’s books are off by $38 billion. The practice of short selling could save investors a fortune. […]
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