Lego mania is outlasting the pandemic — why the toymaker’s headcount is up 33% (and it’s still hiring) The Danish toy company got a lift from lockdowns. Now innovation and the steady release of new products are propelling continued expansion. Jael Goldfine 10.18.21 6:56 PM Innovation
These charts show how Southwest’s thin staffing contributed to its flight cancellation debacle An analysis of Thinknum data shows that Southwest has a much lower headcount compared with its market share than competitors. Othmane Zizi 10.13.21 9:34 PM Markets
Udemy will be the latest edtech unicorn to go public in a rumored October IPO Online learning platform Udemy plans to go public next month, aiming for a valuation of between $6 billion and $8 billion for its IPO. Ivan De Luce 9.30.21 4:02 PM Markets
U.S., European officials acknowledge crypto is here to stay Severe new restrictions failed to materialize in both jurisdictions as governments continue to reckon with crypto’s emergence as a $3 trillion economic force. Abigail Rubenstein 3.16.22 2:29 PM Crypto
How Olaplex grew from a cult haircare brand into a beauty staple seeking a $1.5 billion IPO Founder Dean Christal nearly gave up on finding the right formula for his product back in 2014. Now, Olaplex is Sephora’s top haircare brand ahead of its public debut. Ivan De Luce 9.1.21 8:15 PM Markets
How TikTok went from tween lip-syncing fad to the main stage of the internet There’s no question TikTok, which entered the mainstream in 2020, is a social media force to be reckoned with. But its future is far from certain. Jael Goldfine 8.26.21 12:33 AM Features
170-year-old Dole is going public in an IPO — again. This time it could be worth $1.7 billion Fruit and vegetable giant Dole is seeking a $559 million IPO which would value the company at $1.7 billion. Ivan De Luce 7.28.21 7:41 PM Markets
OPINION: Crypto is more a force for good than harm in Ukraine Humanitarian donations are pouring in, and so far the threat of Russia evading sanctions has yet to materialize. Joon Ian Wong 3.11.22 6:27 PM Crypto