Lululemon accelerates discounting and hiring, stalls on social Lululemon is cutting deals on older inventory - but it's also growing some of its social scale, and adding job postings. The future looks bright. Jon Marino 9.4.19 9:59 AM Innovation
Chico's should've taken that buyout offer (that's what the data says at least) Chico's had a buyout offer once upon a time, and now, things are not looking so hot. Stores are closing, hiring is down, discounts are up, and our eyebrows are raised. Jared Russo 8.27.19 3:45 PM Innovation
Ping Identity heads for IPO - here's all the data you need to know The fall IPO pipeline is heating up, as yet another software company is preparing an offering in a huge year for startups looking to break into public markets. Jon Marino 8.26.19 10:00 AM Markets
So, your app has been banned by Big Tech — now what? Platforms like Facebook, Google and Apple can kill small apps by kicking them off. There aren't many options for fighting back, but here are a few suggestions developers can try. Alex Yalen 1.12.22 7:50 PM SaaS
VMWare's recent M&A shopping spree was foreshadowed in data Mega M&A is often foreshadowed by steep cuts to job postings at deal targets. When VMWare went shopping, the trend popped up again. Jon Marino 8.23.19 2:51 PM Markets
BJ's Wholesale shares soar on solid data BJ's Wholesale is adding new stores, and new roles - and it is driving a rebound for the retailer. Jon Marino 8.22.19 11:48 AM Markets
Lowe's goes on massive part-time hiring spree right after laying off thousands The home-improvement retailer's stock is soaring on positive earnings as it shucks off full-time workers and goes on a part-time hiring spree. Joshua Fruhlinger 8.21.19 2:20 PM Innovation
How a founder dealt with a Battery Ventures brush-off and eventually landed $50 million Aaron Rubin of ShipHero described “awkward” interactions with some VC’s when he sought funding. Christie Smythe 7.9.21 2:45 PM Markets