The final Grand Slam tournament of the season, the US Open is off to an eventful start. While fans have been treated to some scintillating tennis action, it has been a taxing schedule for some players, with matches continuing until late at night. Moreover, rising temperatures and humidity levels in New York have added to the players’ discomfort. To make matters worse, there are rumors that the US Open has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More...
Redeem now Allbirds reported disastrous sales and earnings last month. The company recently opened a Portland, Oregon, office staffed with Nike and Adidas veterans. On Tuesday, the company unveiled its latest shoe that showcases the work of its new hires. Allbirds made its name by removing the middleman and boosting the DTC movement by pushing shoe stores toward online and direct-to-consumer sales.
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Alicia Keys, Jay-Z and Nas perform at Carnegie Hall to Benefit the United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Foundation on February 7, 2012 in New York City. Shawn “JAY Z” Carter — that’s how he’s billed in the programs, sans hyphen — has now played his two nights at Carnegie Hall, two shows that were as much about social status, economics, and the various strata of New York society as anything Tom Wolfe has ever dreamed of writing. Read More...