thoughts of food
Those cosmic wings you had delivered are really from Applebee’s
The revenues ghost kitchens are already generating are eye-opening. Virtual restaurants became a big deal very quickly. | learn more
under the microscope
Some genes come to life in the brain after death
“In the hours after we die, certain cells in the human brain are still active. Some cells even increase their activity and grow to gargantuan proportions, according to new research from the University of Illinois Chicago.” | learn more
retail therapy
In defense of Amazon’s private labels
Ben Evans reminds us, with data and charts, that it’s not quite fair to have a problem with Amazon for their private label strategy. This is tried & true retail strategy for over a hundred years and Amazon isn’t even […]
retail therapy
Nike Cutting Ties With Six Retailers, Including DSW and Urban Outfitters
Nike cuts 6 more retailers including DSW and Urban Outfitters. They closed 9 wholesale accounts in August and now are closing even more. The slow but steady march toward direct-to-consumer continues. | learn more
better doing
Don’t end the week with nothing
“Prefer to work on things you can show. Prefer to work where people can see you. Prefer to work on things you can own.” | learn more
tech, startups, internet
How I lost $10 million by doing something stupid
The inside story of bootstrapped todo app Flow competing in a VC-funded world. | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Rivian’s charging plan for its electric pickups is adventurous and lower-risk
The startup electric car maker is ambitious on all fronts at the same time. Their first vehicle is a truck (expected to ship this year) and their charging infrastructure is called the “Rivian Adventure Network.” How fun! | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Seeing is believing as a potential entrepreneur
Once you’ve seen it done up close, it’s easier to imagine doing it. On the flip side, some make it look easier than it is. | learn more
Uncategorized
Illinois cannabis licenses delayed, blaming Covid
But not so fast… “As of last August, Illinois craft grow, infusion, and transport license applications had gone through two rounds of discrepancy vetting in the scoring process managed by accounting firm KPMG. Four months later, the state Attorney General […]
fun facts
Psychic weed recovery service
“Selling weed is illegal so they will find your lost week using psychic techniques for a fee!” | learn more