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Byline: BY ERIN GRIFFITH SAMMY HARKHAM Robots Will Roam Abandoned Big-Box Stores psdSAMMY HARKHAM54 The retail carnage in America feels unstoppable, as empty malls turn the suburbs into a hellscape [...]

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Byline: ERIN GRIFFITH JAVIER ARCE BY THE SAME TOKEN CRYPTO'S DARKER SIDE The bitcoin hodlers, ICO hustlers, and Lambo-owning crypto millionaires would like you to know that the cryptocurrency revolution [...]

Byline: -ERIN GRIFFITH I HATE ALL THE THINGS See this fancy pink water bottle I'm holding? Now watch as I bash my head in with it. This is not, I [...]

Here we go again. The people problem, a perennial fear of agency bigwigs, has begun percolating again over the past year or so, starting in the way that many a [...]

In late September, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek was the first guest Mark Zuckerberg introduced on stage during his keynote speech at the f8 developer conference, which introduced the network's new [...]

No publication has a better story about back-end chaos than BusinessWeek. Before it was acquired by Bloomberg LP, the publication sank a shocking $20 million into the back-end development of [...]

The article discusses career opportunities for African American businesswomen and the lack of African American women chief executive officers (CEOs). The author reflects on the departure of CEO Ursula Burns from the company Xerox in 2016. Emphasis is given to topics such as the role of socioeconomic factors such as education in preventing the advancement of black women, chief diversity officer Barbara Whye at the company Intel, and the career of Blackstone Capital founder Arlan Hamilton.

The article discusses the corporate leadership of chief executive officer (CEO) Meg Whitman. Emphasis is given to topics such as the breakup of the company Hewlett-Packard into Hewlett Packard Enterprise and HP, Inc., research and development of a supercomputer, the business market for data storage, and Whitman's political activity.

The article discusses product development at the toy manufacturer Mattel under the leadership of chief executive officer (CEO) Margo Georgiadis. The author reflects on the role of technological aspects in toy design. Emphasis is given to topics such as revenues in the toy industry, parental demand for toy interactivity and customization, and the company's move to shared data systems.

An interview is presented with Indra Nooyi, chief executive officer (CEO) of food and beverage company, PepsiCo. When asked about her strategies for managing shifts in industry, she talks about social change resulting from disruptive technologies. When asked about the acquisition of Whole Foods company by online retailer Amazon, she discusses improving the quality of life for consumers. Other topics include the market for hot beverages, the role of CEOs in political life, and challenges for women in the workplace.

The article presents a list compiled by "Fortune" magazine of powerful women in business which includes chief executive officer (CEO) Mary Barra of General Motors, CEO Indra Nooyi of PepsiCo, and CEO Marillyn Hewson of Lockheed Martin.

An interview is presented with comedian Kevin Hart. When asked about his work ethic, he talks about becoming a mogul. When asked about his followings on online social media, he mentions his public appeal. Other topics include the online television network Laugh Out Loud, his identity as a businessman and performer, and retirement.

The article presents photographs and brief profiles of 40 business and political leaders chosen by the journal including French President Emmanuel Macron, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, and BlackRock executive Geraldine Buckingham.

The article discusses the successful launch, marketing, and brand development of the startup online mattress company Casper, led by chief executive officer Philip Krim. Emphasis is given to topics such as direct-to-consumer selling of memory foam mattresses, the expansion of sleep products into a lifestyle brand, and market share in the mattress industry.

The article looks at instances of fraud and corrupt practices in the Silicon Valley, California-based high-technology industries. It discusses alleged fraud at companies including blood-testing equipment company Theranos and human resources software company Zenefits. Topics include venture capital (VC) funding and the pressures on business founders to exaggerate their successes.

A cover story is presented that profiles various businesspeople under the age of 40. Those discussed include Brendan Bechtel, the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the engineering and construction company Bechtel Group, Ye Jianming, the chairman and executive director of the CEFC China Energy company, and Jake Sullivan, the Senior Policy Adviser for the Hillary for America political campaign. Additional details regarding those noted are also offered, including their corporate history and whether or not they work for a family business.

The article offers information on Cruise Automation, a company that works in autonomous driving technology. Particular focus is given to how the company has been sold to GM (General Motors) for 1 billion U.S. dollars. Additional topics discussed include the company's COO (Chief Operating Officer) and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Daniel Kan and Kyle Vogt, insights on the company's corporate culture and Vogt and Kan's work founding the website Justin.tv.

The article discusses the development of self-driving cars by the Ford Motor Company automobile manufacturer, the Alphabet technology company, and the Zoox company. A timeline of automobile technology innovations is offered, alleged concerns among investors in the Ford and GM auto companies are described, and information is offered on the forecast trend of decreased car ownership.

The article profiles 25 private companies and provides information on their services, chief executive officers (CEOs), and revenue. Companies featured include the ride-sharing service Uber, retirement-plan services provider Fidelity, and conglomerate Koch Industries which has businesses in agriculture, petroleum, and paper goods.

The article discusses how returning Twitter chief executive officer and co-founder (CEO) Jack Dorsey is planning to get the company back on track in 2016. Topics covered include how Twitter has experienced a slowdown in user growth, a stock that has traded at 30 percent below its initial public offering (IPO) level, and high turnover in executives and Dorsey's hirings of high-profile executives such as former Google chief business officer Omid Kordestani as executive chairman.

The article provides information on 15 businesspeople from various industries in honor of Venture, a column on Fortune.com. Executives and entrepreneurs featured include Code2040 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Laura Weidman Powers and Chairman Tristan Walker, online apparel retailer Revolve CEOs Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas, and software company Celmatix CEO Piraye Yurttas Beim.

The article offers the author's insights on the life and career of Nikesh Arora, former vice president of multinational technology firm Google. Topics discussed include Arora's investment at Japanese telecommunication conglomerate SoftBank, his education in the U.S. where he graduated at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, and several companies that were part of his portfolio at SoftBank such as GrabTaxi, electronic commerce firm Coupang, and online marketplace Snapdeal.

The article profiles twenty top-ranked businesspeople for the year 2015. These include Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the social networking firm Facebook, Andrew Wilson, CEO of the computer game firm Electronic Arts (EA), and Tim Cook, CEO of the technology firm Apple Inc. Topics include sales growth and stock market performance.

The article offers predictions for the year 2016 on topics related to technology, business, and popular culture. These include a drop in valuation for the startup firms known as unicorns, the possible purchase of the firm Tesla by Apple Inc., marijuana legalization in several U.S. states, and the expansion of the U.S. National Hockey League (NHL) to Las Vegas, Nevada.

APP Angry Birds It's an Angry Birds world, and we just five in it. The game has been downloaded more than 500 million times in the past two years and [...]

The article offers information on several people in the sports, health care, finance, real estate, and entertainment industry who are considered the most influential people in the 40 Under 40 list from the "Fortune Magazine." The people included in the list are Adam Neumann, Ryan Graves, and James Park. Also included in the list are Taylor Swift, Jessica Alba, and Ronda Rousey.

The article discusses why the video tweak effected in social networking site Facebook has made the company an even tougher contender in the fight for online advertising dollars and is making big waves at other "Fortune 500" companies. Topics mentioned include how the special effects in "Harry Potter" movies inspired the video breakthrough of Chris Cox's team, the competition between Facebook's video and YouTube's, and how video ads can effectively reach a company's target audience.

The article discusses the abundance of technology start-up companies in the U.S. with valuations of $1 billion or more. Venture capitalist Jason Green observes that there are at least eight such firms with valuations of $10 billion or more including ride-hailing company Uber Technologies. Alan Patricof of venture capital firm Greycroft Partners warns that some of these companies have rapid revenue growth but not much in the way of profits.

This section offers news briefs on various industries as of January 1, 2015. Engineers at global technology firm Nvidia has developed its Tegra K1 mobile processor that may help the automobile industry make self-driving cars. Elevator manufacturer ThyssenKrupp is developing a magnetic levitation technology for cable-less elevators. Variations of driverless tractors are being developed by Kinze Manufacturing.

The article presents guide for investors, technology conglomerates and investment banks on how to tap the opportunity offered by internet of things. Topics include the occurrence of much of the progress on Internet-connected devices inside old-economy stalwarts such as General Electric, chipmaker Qualcomm's intention to go big in the Internet of things, and the move of ARM Holdings to introduce a chip designed for use in factory machines, cars and smart homes.

The article presents economic, political and technology forecast for the U.S. and other countries for 2015. One is the emergence of wireless charging with coffee company Starbucks turning on cordless charging spots in Bay Area, California shops. Another one is the explosion of smartphones manufacturers in China with Xiami overtaking Samsung as the country's number seller in 2014. Another is the possibility that Ohio Governor John Kasich will emerge as the Republican Party's presidentiable.

The article presents information on 19 chief executive officers (CEO) that were contenders for the journal's annual CEO award which was presented to CEO Larry Page of internet company Google. It talks about Tim Cook who took over computer company Apple after the death of Steve Jobs in 2011. It comments on Elon Musk, founder of the rocket company Space Exploration Technologies and electric car company Tesla Motors. It reports on Mark Zuckerberg, founder of online social network company Facebook.

The article presents the Most Powerful Women in international business list compiled by the magazine "Fortune" which includes Ana Botín of Banco Santander in Spain, Emma Walmsley of GSK in Great Britain, and Isabelle Kocher of Engie in France.

The article discusses the presence of the Apple iPhone in the Chinese smartphone market and the appointment of Isabel Ge Mahe as vice president and managing director for Apple in China. Emphasis is given to topics such as Mahe's recruitment from Palm Inc. by Apple founder Steve Jobs, a decline in Apple revenues in China, and compliance with government regulations.

The article discusses the 2017 elections of Leo Varadkhar to be Prime Minister of Ireland and Emmanuel Macron to be President of France with a focus on their youth. Emphasis is given to topics such as Varadkhar's openly gay identity, their emphasis on international cooperation, and the unity of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The article profiles Canadian comedian and political commentator Samantha Bee. It discusses the success of the cable television program "Full Frontal With Samantha Bee," her work on the cable television program "The Daily Show," and her attitude and approach to her work and the content of her show. The article also discusses Bee's thoughts on conditions for women in the workplace.

The article offers the author's view on the unicorn economy. She mentions its representation of private companies with values amounting to billions of dollars and its continued proliferation. An overview of the perspective of Jeremy Stoppelman, chief executive officer (CEO) at business rating firm Yelp Inc., on the issue is also presented.

The article features Liam Casey, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of custom design manufacturing company PCH International. Casey has been facilitating hardware manufacturing for both large and small companies in China. The company's revenue reached 1.1 billion U.S. dollars in 2014. Casey established an accelerator program called Highway1 in San Francisco, California in 2013 to help hardware startups. The reality-TV series Bazillion Dollar Club will feature the program.

The article focuses on the millions of dollars investors are putting into developing software for connected eyewear. Topics include the "smart" safety glasses developed by XOEye Technologies for building-maintenance firms, companies that are developing these software such as San Francisco-based Wearable Intelligence for the healthcare and energy industries, and first wearable computing conference held by U.S. military research arm Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in 1996.

The article focuses on the secretive buyer, Flannery Associates, led by a former Goldman Sachs trader, purchasing farmland near San Francisco to build an innovative city, including the vision for the new city and potential benefits for investors and Silicon Valley residents.

I was glad I hadn't worn heels--the floors I of Buddy Media's New York headquarters were carpeted in balloons. The I company had recently celebrated its I fourth anniversary, which [...]

Social media has outgrown its experimental play-money stage. With marketers sinking up to $6 billion into social campaigns this year (according to eMarketer), the category has officially become a legitimate [...]

There was a moment after New York's 2009 Fall Fashion Week when fashion bloggers had officially, as the press likes to call it, 'arrived.' They had blogged their way to [...]

For something in its infancy (both literally, and in dollar terms), mobile advertising makes a lot of noise. It's suddenly a required part of every digital ad package, and traditional [...]

Every year of the past decade has been declared, in some capacity, the Year of Mobile. That includes this year, which is when smartphone penetration is expected to surpass 50 [...]

Venture capital has again become a pretty cool gig--cooler, in fact, than advertising. Which may explain why in recent months, an influx of agencies has wandered into the risky business [...]