Starbucks shuts down 2,000 stores in China - mapping the Coronavirus response Starbucks' pace of growth in China more than doubled its global growth trends - and now, shutting down 2,000 stores will have an impact on its business that we can visualize through alternative data. Jon Marino 1.29.20 7:58 PM Markets
Gap changed its mind about spinning out Old Navy - and the alternative data explains why Some Gap investors may have wanted to stop the Old Navy spin-off from its inception - and now, Gap has kicked to the curb plans to part ways with its prized retailer. Jon Marino 1.17.20 2:28 PM Markets
It's go-time for Casper's IPO - and this is the mattress startup's alternative data Mattress startup Casper is going from DTC retailer to brick-and-mortar stores. Since it's prepping an IPO, it's time to look at the alternative data points that characterize the company's growth. Jon Marino 1.10.20 7:27 PM Markets
A brief history of why Martin Shkreli got banned from Twitter The following is an excerpt from SMIRK, a memoir of journalist Christie Smythe's unusual relationship with "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli. It should be viewed as opinion. You can read more at www.smirk-book.com. Christie Smythe 11.23.22 12:25 AM Outcasts
Where Pier 1 may close 450 stores. Don't go, we have good news too! Pier 1 is coming off of a 2019 that saw heavy discounts and sloughing inventory. Here's what may be next for the struggling retailer. Joshua Fruhlinger 1.7.20 6:01 PM Innovation
Luckin Coffee will soon have 600 more locations in China than Starbucks Just a month ago, Luckin matched Starbucks' location count in China. Today, it's more than surpassed the Seattle coffee giant. Joshua Fruhlinger 12.19.19 8:31 PM Innovation
FedEx is on a 41% hiring spree for the holidays in effort to thwart skeptics Analysts are bullish on FedEx in the long term, even if the company's split from Amazon causes short-term hiccups. Jon Marino 12.16.19 5:56 PM Markets
"Repulsive," "reptilian," "diseased": What John D. Rockefeller had in common with Martin Shkreli The following is an excerpt from SMIRK, a memoir of journalist Christie Smythe's unusual relationship with "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli. It should be viewed as opinion. You can read more at www.smirk-book.com. Christie Smythe 11.20.22 5:13 PM Features