It’s nice to see a story about the retailer in its prime for a change. “Sears and Roebuck—a firm that has seen better days—helped sell the public on computers, video games, and online services.” | learn more
Bloomberg put together a series of graphics that shine a light on how the US uses its land – from timberland to pasture and urban housing. This is quick to scroll through and quite interesting. | learn more
Per the WSJ article, so far, it’s going better than Taco Bell’s attempt to break into the Mexico market. “The chain says it isn’t trying for real Chinese cuisine; diners want to know what Americans think Chinese food should taste […]
The story you’ve probably never read about Muscle Milk’s rise from niche to everywhere. | learn more
“Until 1883, the country was a chaos of local times. Then, in one week, almost everyone in America was on the same clock.” | learn more
Bloomberg dives into the data to show readers the magnitude of the coming retail crisis. There’s a debt tsunami of over-leveraged retailers on the verge of hitting shore. If you like charts and data, you’ll love this. | learn more