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Gap Names Former Paramount Exec Pam Kaufman Entertainment Chief Amid “Fashiontainment” Push
The retailer will also open an L.A. office: "Fashion is entertainment, and today’s customers aren’t just buying apparel, they’re buying into brands that tell compelling stories and drive cultural conversations."
Good Business Still There For Saks: Singer
Saks Global has filed for bankruptcy, in an effort to restructure its debt and stabilize the business after mounting losses. Mortimer Singer, managing partner at Traub Capital Partners, believes Saks still has valuable assets, including a loyal high-net-worth customer base, strong flagship New York stores and the e-commerce business. He speaks with Scarlet Fu "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)
Synopsys Enters Definitive Agreement with GlobalFoundries For Sale of Processor IP Solutions Business
Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS ) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its Processor IP Solutions business to GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF). Synopsys' extensive investment in IP quality, comprehensive technical support and robust IP development methodology enables designers to reduce integration risk and accelerate time-to-market. This transaction enhances the focus of Synopsys' IP business on strengthening its leadership position in interface and foundation IP while pursuing the highest-value, AI-driven opportunities from the cloud to the edge for customers spanning HPC, mobile, automotive and consumer. "We are focusing our IP resources and roadmap to further our leadership in essential interface and foundation IP while winning new, high-value opportunities that advance our position as the leading provider of engineering solutions from silicon to systems," said Sassine Ghazi, president and CEO of Synopsys. "GF will be an excellent future
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 might be Samsung’s first foldable to ship without a crease
As long as Samsung can stomach the inevitable price hike it'll have to push to customers, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could arrive creaseless.
JPMorgan Says ‘Everything’ on Table to Fight 10% Credit Card Cap
JPMorgan Chase & Co. warned that President Donald Trump’s call for a 10% cap on credit card rates threatens to “significantly change” its business and would harm the biggest US bank and customers.
Clearwater business says imposter used its information, stole from consumers
American Mobile Home Sales said its business is in the middle of a nightmare after a fake company began posing as them and ripping off customers.
Montana State business professor publishes research on social media and customer service agents
The paper was published in Production and Operations Management in December 2025.
2026 Best of Business
WBJ’s Best of Business awards are centered around one concept: referrals. Businesses will attract and retain new customers in all sorts of ways, but most will tell you the best way is to get your existing clients to do it for you. A recommendation from a trusted source goes a long way whenever a company leader is looking for a lawyer, an accountant, a place for lunch, a venue for a large event, or a fun place to take employees as a reward for all their hard work. Now in its 13th year, WBJ’s Best of Business awards are essentially recommendations from trusted sources for the organizations to best help your companies succeed. As we do every year, WBJ compiled this list of winners by asking our readers to vote in the various categories. From Nov. 1-28, more than 2,160 votes were cast. The top votegetters are the winners of this year’s 54 categories. To celebrate these winners and to meet the best of the best, I invite you to attend WBJ’s Best of Business awards event at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester. Part celebration and part hyperactive networking event, the Best of Business awards is a unique experience in the local economic scene. Always a good time, the room is full of potential contacts, who can all help your business achieve that next level of excellence. You can register here. – Brad Kane, editor
Ellipsis Health expands access to Sage via Salesforce AppExchange, Transforming Care Management at Scale
Agentforce Health users can now automate patient assessments, risk evaluations, and follow-up using Sage, an autonomous, empathetic AI care managerSAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ellipsis Health today announced it has launched Sage on Salesforce AppExchange, the leading enterprise marketplace for partner apps and experts. This integration empowers Agentforce Health customer care management teams to autonomously deliver any configured assessment, such as post-hospital discharge/t
Uncorkt, a Racine wine and beer store, is for sale including inventory
“I’m looking for a person who wants to take it over and run it. It’d be best if it was a customer who had been here before,” Tony Bigonia, owner, said
Latino businesses in Rochester hurting as ICE ramps up presence in greater Minnesota
With an increased ICE presence in Rochester, a business owner who serves the city’s Latino community says many of his customers are afraid they’ll be detained, and are too scared to shop. In a social media post, he asked Rochester to step-up its support of businesses like his. And they have.
Britain's JD Sports launches AI commerce in key US market
British sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion said on Monday customers in the United States, its largest market, will be able to use AI platforms to search for and purchase its products.
Business concerns as Abingdon reservoir consultation ends
Thames Water plans a £7.5bn reservoir to serve 15 million customers across south-east England.
The Secret Behind Sweetwater’s Billion-Dollar Online Business
The company reminds us that a great customer experience isn’t complicated. And as important as anything, they don’t just chase dollars. They chase and build relationships.
Business owners report struggles and urge customers to visit during major construction project on Main Street in Frisco
Some businesses on the stretch of Frisco Main Street from 5th Avenue to the entrance near Summit Boulevard are worried that a parking and sidewalk closure in front of the Foote’s Rest development is deterring...
Mass. Senate advances bill enabling businesses to shift credit card fees to customers
Customers could get hit with new costs as businesses seek relief.
Walmart’s New Better Care Digital Health Push Could Be A Game Changer For Walmart (WMT)
Earlier this month, Walmart launched Better Care Services, a digital health platform connecting customers to third-party urgent and behavioral care providers, nutrition tools, and discounted telehealth, while also expanding wellness assortments and hosting nationwide wellness events across nearly 4,600 pharmacies. At the same time, Walmart strengthened its technology focus by adding longtime tech leader Shishir Mehrotra to its board and broadening AI-powered, wellness-linked offerings that...
First-person essay: Tariff bills are making business all-but impossible for my Morningside store
I opened a fabric store because serving my customers brings me joy. Running a small business was never easy. Tariffs just made it harder.
When Being a Family Business Becomes a Competitive Advantage
Family businesses often underestimate the strategic power of their familial identity, defaulting instead to corporate models that erode the trust and long-term relationships that set them apart. A Family-to-Family (F2F) strategy reframes customers and suppliers as multigenerational partners, strengthening loyalty, speeding decision-making, and fueling innovation in ways competitors struggle to replicate. Vitex’s transformation shows how deliberately activating “familiness” can drive resilience, growth, and market leadership—offering a blueprint for CEOs who want to turn trust into a durable competitive advantage.
(Video) What is it Like to Reopen a Business in Post-Wildfire Pacific Palisades?
From temporary lumber yards to new customer bases, local businesses are navigating life after disaster. https://youtube.com/shorts/zS74DdcLyoQ
New Palafox project is test for downtown businesses. The city plans to help
A day into the Palafox construction project, at least one business had a crowd of customers, but the next few months will be the real test.
Rain doesn't deter customers from visiting Santa Cruz Mountain businesses
Despite heavy rain in the Santa Cruz Mountains, local businesses in Felton, such as Emerald Mallard and Humble Sea Tavern, continue to see steady customer traffic, thanks to strong community support.
CES 2026: Anker Unveils New Qi2 Charger, Nano Power Strip, and Docking Station
Anker today announced several new charging options that are set to start rolling out to customers in January. There are three products in the Nano family, along with a new Anker multi-device charging station designed for the iPhone and Apple Watch. The $150 Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station offers 25W Qi2 fast charging for supported iPhone models, matching the speeds delivered through MagSafe. It can charge an iPhone 17 to 80 percent in 55 minutes.
Tariff bills are making business all-but impossible for my Morningside store
Firecracker Fabrics owner Erin Love cuts fabric for a customer on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 at her store in Morningside. (Photo by Alex Jurkuta/Pittsburgh’s Public Source) I opened a fabric storefront because serving my customers brings me joy. But running a small business was never easy — and Trump’s tariffs just made it harder. “Pittsburgh’s […]
Access Health CT extends insurance enrollment deadline to Jan. 31
According to Access Health CT website, customers can enroll Jan. 31 in coverage that begins Feb. 1.
Some businesses in Henrico incorrectly charging plastic bag tax after Richmond adopts ordinance
Multiple chain stores in Henrico County are incorrectly charging customers a 5-cent plastic bag tax, despite the county having no such ordinance in place.
Health care data incident affects 600K patients, Illinois agency says
Information such as addresses and case numbers were publicly viewable for around 32,000 customers with the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Division of Rehabilitation Services and another 670,000 Medicaid and Medicare Savings Program recipients, the agency said.
xAI Adds Grok Business Options as it Tries to Win Enterprise Customers
xAI has introduced two new subscription tiers of its Grok artificial intelligence chatbot aimed at business customers. The announcement is part of xAI’s effort to build an enterprise business to compete with the likes of Anthropic and OpenAI. The new offerings include Grok for Business, which is aimed at small-to-medium-sized businesses and costs $30 per user per month, and Grok Enterprise,
Simply Tubs and Showers is building a business for customers’ safety
By Kathie Stamps “As we age, balance and health issues become increasingly important for safety,” said Bill Steiner, owner of Simply Tubs and Showers. “We provide personalized attention and recommendations…
Sprinkles Cupcakes permanently closing all stores after 20 years in operation, founder says
Sprinkles Cupcakes, famous for its cupcake ATMs, is permanently closing all locations after 20 years in business, shocking customers and employees nationwide.
Brian Niccol said Reddit showed him 'Back to Starbucks' was working
Reddit users advising Starbucks job candidates said interviewees should be ready to discuss customer service.
How Social Security has gotten worse under Trump
Customer service has deteriorated by key measures as the agency enacted sweeping cuts in Trump’s second term, internal data and interviews show.
T-Mobile Customers, Don’t Forget Apple TV Costs $3 Monthly On January 1st
The Apple TV “On Us” benefit, which was originally free with some T-Mobile postpaid accounts, will now cost an extra $3 per month on your T-Mobile bill unless cancelled.
Luxury brands bet on mass-market sports despite shift to exclusivity
Sponsorships and collaborations soar even as industry slowdown spurs renewed focus on wealthiest customers
Blue Earth business doing a major expansion
BLUE EARTH— The local area received some good news ahead of the holiday season when Winnebago Manufacturing shared information that they plan on expanding their plant and workforce in the coming year. “One of the reasons for the expansion is that two of our largest customers are growing significantly,” office manager Janet Hassing said. “They […]
Hilton Head community swarms to support family that lost home, had business damaged in a matter of hours
For nearly 16 years, Delisheeyo on Hilton Head Island has been serving frozen yogurt to its customers. That was almost taken away when someone ran through their business, and then just hours later, an unexpected electrical fire destroyed the owner’s house.
Forget Target. This year's last-minute holiday shoppers flocked to a lesser-known — but fast-growing
Ollie's, which aims to provide customers with a "treasure-hunt" vibe, has been experiencing rapid growth, opening 86 locations in 2025.
Factory boss gives workers $240 million in bonuses after $1.7B sale of family company
'Acquiring Fibrebond’s innovative and customer-focused business is a game-changing move.'
Samsung might start using Chinese OLED displays in its flagship phones
BOE already supplies display panels to Apple, it might as well take on Samsung as a customer too.
Seven iconic Houston businesses that have stood the test of time
Explore iconic Houston businesses, from Arne's to Phoenicia, that have thrived for decades with loyal customers and deep community roots.
Christmas tradition: Business continues helping customers capture the holiday spirit
Snowline Acres owners Tom and Kristin Davis are approaching a decade of helping people celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Historic Ann Arbor store closes after more than a century in business
After nearly 120 years serving the Ann Arbor community, Downtown Home and Garden welcomed customers for the final time on Christmas Eve before closing its doors permanently.
PG&E plans to offer businesses compensation for losses during massive outage
PG&E previously offered businesses a $2,500 rebate on electricity as a result of the outage, which affected about 130,000 customers at its peak on Saturday.
Man accused of robbing customers, employees at gunpoint inside Eastpointe business
Authorities said a suspect pulled out a gun, forced customers and employees at an Eastpointe business to the ground, and stole their money.
ICE crackdown chills sales at immigrant-owned businesses
Owners believe many customers are avoiding the businesses for fear of drawing unwanted scrutiny.
Richmond startup Ohm Health launches first product: a humming, glowing "breathing lamp"
The company, founded by Temperpack cofounder James McGoff, recently began taking pre-orders for its “breathing lamp,” which allows customers to practice breathing in rhythm with the hum and glow of the light.
Holiday crowds boost business across Berks County
From the Peanut Bar to the American Diner, restaurants and other businesses in Berks County look forward to serving customers through the holidays.
Columbus immigrant business owners say ICE fear is driving customers away
Immigrant-owned businesses in Columbus say fear tied to ICE activity has slashed foot traffic, leaving owners struggling to keep their doors open.
Entertainment venues merge into one space
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Axe Marks the Spot and the Opelika Rage Room are teaming up to provide one location for community fun. With the renovations completed, the business owners are working to reorganize and best accommodate customer fun in the shared space. “I talked with Alex from Rage Room, and we […]
10 Major Business Openings, Closings, Developments For South Jersey In 2025
Smaller establishments closed, bigger names took root, and signs of the changing political and economic landscapes were visible throughout.
Michigan marijuana businesses, customers see hazy future with new tax
Dispensaries, consumers stock up ahead of levy's start Jan. 1 while industry plans to keep up legal fight.
Colorado businesses push through power outages during holiday season
Many Colorado businesses tried to keep the doors open during the recent power shutoffs despite the drop in foot traffic. Now, they're hoping customers will return in greater numbers ahead of the coming Christmas holiday.
Columbus businesses pivot to keep customers home during ICE presence
Some local businesses are pivoting to encourage potentially vulnerable customers to stay home as ICE agents arrested dozens of individuals in Columbus.
He Started a Business Legally. Now Trump's Mass Deportations Threaten Him and Other Immigrant Entrepreneurs.
Immigrants start businesses at a higher rate than native-born Americans, benefitting not only themselves but also their American workers and customers.
Coupang faces possible business suspension after massive data breach
The government is signaling that it may suspend Coupang’s operations following a massive customer data breach affecting 33.7 million users of the U...
I Spent $160,000 of My Family's Savings to Bootstrap a Startup — Here's What No One Tells You About Funding
Every dollar counts, and you quickly learn to focus on paying customers and measuring ROI before chasing vanity metrics.
Small businesses finally get their moment after Small Business Saturday delayed twice
Small Business Saturday was celebrated in Peoria, IL after two weather postponements, with local small businesses reporting steady foot traffic and strong customer support.
Memory Suppliers Have Become the New “Santa Claus,” Selectively Handing Out DRAM Capacity to Customers, Says Taiwan’s Etron Chairman
Well, here's an interesting take on the memory shortages, as Etron's Chairman calls DRAM suppliers the new 'Santa Claus'.
'It’s just been a nightmare': Friday's planned power outages cause worry for Boulder business owners
Starting at 5 a.m. Friday, Xcel Energy said it would turned off power for about 69,000 customers as part of planned power outages to reduce wildfire risk amid strong winds.
LG Will Let TV Owners Delete Microsoft Copilot After Customer Outcry
LG Electronics Inc. will let owners of its televisions delete Microsoft Corp.’s artificial intelligence software amid a consumer backlash.
4 Ways You Can Turn Your Legacy Business Into a Modern Powerhouse
Businesses that blend traditional expertise with modern systems, transparency and customer education are gaining a powerful competitive edge.
Sonicwall warns of new SMA1000 zero-day exploited in attacks
SonicWall warned customers today to patch a vulnerability in the SonicWall SMA1000 Appliance Management Console (AMC) that was chained in zero-day attacks to escalate privileges.
Thermal Energy Receives $1.5 Million in Repeat Business from Multinational Building Materials Company
Turnkey heat recovery project for four two-stage HeatSponge boiler economizers to be installed at second customer siteOttawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 17, 2025) - Thermal Energy International Inc. (TSXV: TMG) (OTCQB: TMGEF) ("Thermal Energy" or the "Company"), a provider of innovative energy efficiency and carbon emission reduction solutions to major corporations around the world, today announced an order valued at approximately $1.5 million from a leading multinational building...
Ford is switching gears from large EVs: 'It was really the customer changing their decision'
Ford is scaling back its large electric vehicle production and prioritizing hybrid vehicles, a move that is expected to cost nearly $20 billion.
10 New Customers a Day: The Global Success of SAP Business One
In enterprise software there is no “one size fits all.” That’s why over 83,000 customers rely on SAP Business One to be ready for growth.
National Avenue businesses losing customers to construction
A major reconstruction project hasn't even begun, but work moving underground utilities has made access to parking and some businesses difficult.
At this small buyout firm, talking about AI for cost-cutting is off-limits
Unlike their buyout peers, Tide Rock isn't looking to AI to cut costs. Instead, it's CEO told us, its using it to find new customers and deals.
First Brands Advances Business Stabilization Initiatives and Long-Term Paths to Create Value and Drive Growth
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., December 12, 2025--First Brands Group, LLC ("First Brands" or the "Company"), a leading global supplier of aftermarket automotive parts, announced today a series of decisive steps the Company has taken to stabilize its operations, strengthen leadership, and maintain continuity of supply and service for customers, including:
Fanatics Selects Rokt to Deliver AI-Powered Relevance for Sports Fans Globally
/PRNewswire/ -- Rokt, the leading ecommerce company using machine learning and AI to make the shopping experience more relevant to each customer, today...
California braces for disaster as Congress fails to come to a deal on health care plans
Insurance premiums for nearly 2 million Californians are almost certain to spike in a matter of weeks as a fractured Congress allows federal subsidies for some customers to expire.
Sticker Shock: Obamacare Customers Confront Premium Spikes as Congress Dithers
With subsidies that give consumers extra help paying their health insurance premiums set to expire, lawmakers are again debating the Affordable Care Act. The difference this time: It’s happening in the middle of ACA open enrollment.
The 20 most beloved restaurant chains in the US, according to Yelp
Yelp ranked the most popular restaurant chains in the country according to customer reviews.
Southwest Airlines eyes airport lounges business
For Southwest, having lounges would attract business and frequent flyer customers, who have grown accustomed to the perk at other carriers
Billings contractor receives “F” rating from Better Business Bureau over unfinished work
The Better Business Bureau has given Greenhaw Buildings LLC an "F" rating due to numerous customer complaints of incomplete or shoddy work, lack of communication, and failure to provide refunds.
Teens discovered my 57-year-old cheese shop on TikTok — and transformed my business
Dominick DiBartolomeo, who owns the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, told Business Insider that TikTok virality drew in waves of younger customers.
Cracker Barrel diners are sounding the alarm – here’s what reportedly has them furious
Cracker Barrel customers slam restaurant chain for poor food quality as company works to regain customer confidence in the wake of its failed rebrand.
Police say man used hammer, knife in attack at Loveland tanning salon
Loveland police arrested a man they say attacked an employee and customer at a tanning business.
YouTube TV will offer new sports package to customers next year
The Google-owned service will offer 10 genre-specific packages in 2026.
Comcast’s Xfinity Launches National Video Plans; The Best Entertainment Experience for One Simple Price
Xfinity announced the launch of all-new video plans, designed to deliver simplicity, transparency, and unbeatable value for customers.
'European adventure a retreat from domestic doubts'
There's been something agricultural about Tottenham in recent weeks. Against Brentford we showed some enterprise and then against a tricky customer in the Champions League on Tuesday, we saw Spurs bring out all the party tricks and flicks, with a little bit of help from our Slavic friends. This wasn't Tottenham fixed, or Tottenham unchained, but it was a Tottenham we can all get behind.
LastPass Brings Secure Access to Businesses and Individuals Alike With New Capabilities in 2025
BOSTON, December 10, 2025--LastPass, a leader in password and identity management trusted by over 100,000 businesses worldwide, announced a series of major advancements in 2025 designed to give users greater security, visibility, and control across work and life. Key updates include Passkeys, now available to all customers, and Business Max, a new SKU that introduces easy-to-use SaaS visibility and access control capabilities alongside other improvements that strengthen security and simplify use
Marvell Technology CEO addresses reports the company lost business from Amazon and Microsoft
Marvell Technology CEO Matt Murphy addressed speculation about his company's customers in a Tuesday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer.
Study outlines a strategy to revitalize downtown Baton Rouge retail
A new study outlines strategies to strengthen downtown's retail health by attracting more customers, easing operations, and creating a plan for long-term growth. Mukul Verma of Throughline Co… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. We are glad you enjoy reading Business Report. Continue reading this story and get ACCESS to all our content from any device […]
6 Ways to Turn Your Small Town Business Into a Local Success Story
Discover practical strategies to build brand awareness, attract loyal customers and stand out in a close-knit community.
Pebble's founder introduces a $75 AI smart ring for recording brief notes with a press of a button
After rebooting the Pebble smartwatch, founder Eric Migicovsky is expanding his company's device lineup with a new smart wearable: an AI-powered smart ring known as Index 01. Named for the finger where the ring is meant to be worn, the new $75 ring is not meant to be a competitor to the always-on, always-listening AI devices, like the AI pendant Friend, but instead offers a way to record quick notes and reminders with a press of a button on the ring's side. AI only comes into play via the open source, speech-to-text, and AI models that run locally on your smartphone, via the open source Pebble mobile app. That is, if the Ring's button is not being pressed, it's not recording. (And this is a press-and-hold gesture, too, which means you can't start the ring's recording and then let go to surreptitiously record a conversation.) You can wear the stainless steel ring while in the shower, washing hands, doing dishes, or in the rain, but you would have to take it off for other water-related activities, like swimming. At launch, it's water-resistant to 1 meter. The ring is also not a fitness tracker or sleep monitor. It doesn't record details about your heart rate or health. And it's not there to be your AI friend. "I'm not trying to build some AI assistant thing," Migicovsky told TechCrunch in an interview. "I build things that solve one main problem, and they solve it really well," he explains. "I think of as external memory for my brain...that's what this is. It's always with you." Plus, the ring has been designed to be highly reliable and privacy-preserving, he says, as all your thoughts are stored on your phone, not in the cloud. There is no subscription. Migicovsky has been wearing the ring for three months now and says he cannot imagine going back to a world where he doesn't always have a memory device with him. "The problem is that, during the day, I get ideas or I remember something, and if I don't write it down that second, I forget it," he says. The ring solves this problem, he adds, without becoming another device you need to charge. "The battery lasts for years," Migicovsky claims. Technically, the ring is said to support roughly 12 to 14 hours of recording. On average, the founder says he uses it 10-20 times per day to record 3-6 second thoughts. At that rate, he'll get about two years of usage. When the ring's battery dies, you can ship it back to the company for recycling. When using Index, you can record up to five minutes of audio, which can be saved to the ring and synced to your phone later. This makes sense for recording briefer, personal thoughts and notes, even when you don't have your phone handy, but it wouldn't work for recording a longer chat, like a presentation, meeting, or in-person interview of some kind. The ring also supports 99+ languages and has a bit of on-device memory, in case you're not in Bluetooth range of your device, where the recording is ultimately saved and transcribed. (The raw audio is retained, too, in case the speech-to-text is garbled due to loud background noise). If you own a Pebble smartwatch or one from another brand, your recorded thought can even appear on the watch's screen so you can verify it's correct. The ring works with Pebble's mobile app, which offers notes and reminders, but can optionally integrate with your phone's calendaring system, too, or other apps, like Notion. And the ring's software is open source, which makes it hackable by the community, the founder points out. Because of its open nature, the ring's button is already programmable. In addition to the press-and-hold gesture, you can program the ring to do other things with a single or double press, like play or pause your music or control the shutter on your phone's camera. You could use it to send a message through the universal chat app Beeper, which Migicovsky also created, or you could add your own voice actions via MCP. A new approach to hardware Migicovsky acknowledges that hardware can be difficult to get right -- as the previous exit of Pebble to Fitbit showed. (Fitbit, too, was later acquired by Google in 2021). "I didn't earn any money during Pebble -- we exited, but it was not a great exit," Migicovsky admits. This year, however, he decided to reboot the Pebble project after Google open sourced the PebbleOS, which opened up the door to new hardware. With his new company, Core Devices, Migicovsky plans to do things differently. Still, the founder doesn't regret his previous choices, he clarifies. "I wouldn't have gone back and changed anything. I loved what we built. I loved what we did. I love the company that we built, but it's not the only way to build a company," he told TechCrunch. " And, speaking as an ex-YC partner, there are -- there's a time and a place for building a venture-backed startup. Some companies are phenomenal when they raise money and build a big team, and I tried that...I think what I'm doing now is trying an alternative path, which is start from profitability," he says. The new company is a small team of five, self-funded, and focused on sustainability. So far, Core Devices has shipped the Pebble 2 Duo smartwatch with a black-and-white display. Its first run sold out, and the company is now preparing to ship the upgraded version, the Pebble Time 2. The newer device, which has seen 25,000 pre-orders, is a stainless steel watch with a larger, color e-ink screen. As for the Index 01, the ring's pre-order offer ends in March 2026. After that, the price increases to $99. It currently comes in silver, polished gold, and matte black and works with iOS and Android devices. Customers can select from eight ring sizes and three colors.
Springfield bathroom remodeler charged with deceiving customers
The Springfield businessman is accused of collecting deposits and never completing the promised work.
Extreme Heat Adaptation: Resilient Design for Business Stability
The climate our infrastructure was built for is changing. Allianz is adapting to these changes by revising data and backing low-regret measures that keep customers operational.
Rally House Breaks Company Online Sales Record After Electric Sports Weekend
LENEXA, Kan., Dec. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rally House is thrilled to announce that the company has achieved the largest single-day online sales total in its history. Fueled by an extraordinary combination of high-stakes sports moments and early holiday shopping energy, Rally House saw online sales soar more than 50% year-over-year, marking a historic milestone for the brand and showcasing the company’s commitment to customers, fans, and partners. Fans across the country turned to Rally Hou
Ukrainians get creative to keep businesses alive amid winter blackouts
Small businesses have been forced to get creative to keep their doors open and customers happy while power supplies remain unreliable.
Business owners claim City of Houston's scooter curfew is taking a toll on their bottom line
On a typical Friday night, shops like ERYD rent scooters to downtown Houston patrons. But after the city enacted an electric scooter curfew, there's a row of them parked outside with no customers.
First Brands’ Business Flails as Customers Don’t Know Who to Pay
As First Brands Group makes its way through bankruptcy court, the auto-parts supplier is bumping up against an unexpected snafu: Its customers don’t seem to know who to pay.
Fed's favored inflation gauge shows consumer prices remained elevated in September
The Commerce Department's delayed September PCE inflation report showed that inflation remained well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target ahead of a central bank decision next week.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says he might rename the company 'Agentforce'
The SaaS pioneer recently learned in focus groups that customers want to talk about AI agents now
Ulta Beauty says its bet on K-beauty is paying off
CEO Kecia Steelman said in an earnings call that K-beauty is driving sales and bringing in new customers.
Sunshine Bridge construction in Springfield impacting businesses nearby
Food truck owners at Metro Eats are struggling with lost business as the Sunshine Bridge construction project blocks customers from Republic.
Watchdog sounds the alarm that PJM's approval of data centers could leave other customers in the dark
The nation's largest grid operator is risking choosing between data centers or keeping lights on for other customers, says a complaint filed to FERC.
NYC businesses forcing customers to pay for congestion toll -- even...
Fintech firm Marquis notifies affected business after ransomware breach
Fintech firm Marquis is notifying U.S. banks and credit unions after an August ransomware attack allowed hackers to access files containing customer data, according to a company filing on Tuesday.
Prime Video introduces a dedicated news destination for customers
Customers can now conveniently access local, national, and world news from major networks directly from the Prime Video homepage.
Modelo and Corona are unexpected casualties of Trump’s immigration crackdown
Constellation Brands, the US owner of Modelo Especial and Corona, bet big on Latino customers for growth. But that strategy is unraveling under the Trump administration’s mass deportation push.