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Silicon Valley tried to mass produce fancy marshmallows. It got messy, fast.
Inside the incredible rise and insane fall of a premium snack startup
Adam Rogers
4 mins read
I visited T.J. Maxx's outdoorsy sibling Sierra, the most interesting brand in the TJX family
With just 90 locations, Sierra is one of TJX's smaller brands, but it's a reliable spot for deals o…
Dominick Reuter
3 mins read
A surge in retail union organizing is the surest sign yet that workers are fed up
From the financial crisis to COVID, corporations have profited while workers sacrificed. Now, they'…
Avery Hartmans
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A diplomat who was pressed into leading the Afghanistan withdrawal was so flummoxed by his last-minute assignment that he had to run to REI for gear: book
According to Franklin Foer's new book, former Ambassador John Bass was pressed at the last minute t…
Brent D. Griffiths
1 min read
₹10 lakh crore - that's how much banks wrote off in the last 5 years
A recent Parliament reply disclosed that scheduled commercial banks have written off loans worth ab…
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REI gives its employees a paid day off on Black Friday, but hourly workers say that it's a 'marketing move' and that the company has strayed from its co-op roots
REI retail workers told Business Insider they're subjected to reduced hours and unlivable wages tha…
Catherine LeClair
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Workers say major retailers suppress news of workplace COVID-19 cases, and the agency meant to help workers and customers is powerless to protect them
OSHA's website says it "does not require employers to notify other employees if one of their cowork…
Catherine LeClair,Áine Cain
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Outdoor giant REI planned a lush new headquarters complete with real campfires, but it's going up for sale before it has a chance to open
The outdoor retailer is leaning into remote work and sees the sale as a means of stabilizing the co…
Isabella Jibilian
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Outdoor Outfitter REI to lay off 400 retail employees — despite a surge in hiking and camping popularity this summer
Outdoor retailer REI will lay off 400 retail employees this week after a 90-day furlough for 90% of…
Catherine LeClair
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Ben and Jerry's is latest progressive company to be brought into the union debate as scoopers at its flagship store in Vermont move to unionize
Ben & Jerry's workers sent a letter to management Sunday. It could be the first step toward a union…
Alex Bitter
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How age-old retailers like Foot Locker are boosting sales for new brands like Hoka and On
Foot Locker, which turns 50 next year, is helping On and Hoka reach younger audiences, the same sho…
Danni Santana
3 mins read
Nike, Adidas, and even Allbirds are rethinking their big bet on DTC
New Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden on Wednesday said sportswear is a "wholesale-driven business." Nike's a…
Matthew Kish
6 mins read
Tinashe can see the future, and she's bringing us with her
The "Bouncin" singer spoke with Insider about her fight for creative control and what happened afte…
Callie Ahlgrim
6 mins read
Vans' parent company is laying off 500 employees. Here's the full list of major retailers making cuts, from Gap to Walmart.
Vans' parent company is the latest to lay off employees. Here are the other major retailers that ha…
Avery Hartmans
3 mins read
How to snag discounts through Beni, an online shopping tool that hunts for resale deals on Poshmark, eBay, and The RealReal
Beni aggregates resale listings from over 30 marketplaces in one place for users as they shop on No…
Danni Santana
5 mins read
15 can't-miss outdoor deals from REI's big Anniversary Sale
Ending May 30, REI's running its annual Anniversary Sale with discounts of up to 30% on outdoor gea…
Rick Stella
3 mins read
Shoppers' returns are spiking to unprecedented levels — driving a $280 billion problem that's starting to backfire against them
US shoppers will return more than a quarter of what they buy this year. Retailers like Zara, L.L.Be…
Alex Bitter
6 mins read
I spent the day with REI AMI, who just dropped her debut mixtape and is ready to be worshipped
The rising star has already racked up millions of streams, earned a cosign from Billie Eilish, and …
Callie Ahlgrim
5 mins read
Walmart, Best Buy, Trader Joe's and other retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving this year see the list
Many large retailers are shuttering their doors on Thanksgiving Day to encourage customers and empl…
Ann Matica
1 min read
The perks of REI's lifetime membership far outweigh its one-time $20 cost
But keeping all these things in mind, I'm convinced REI's co-op membership is worth it, even if it'…