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Can "milk core" get Gen Z to drink its liquid dairy?

by Kai Ryssdal and Nicholas Guiang
Apr 13, 2023
Kim Severson of the New York Times explains how Big Milk is trying to persuade a generation of almond and oat milk-drinkers to switch.
The "Got Milk?" ad campaign was a big hit in the 1990s and 2000s.
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How labor nominee's worker advocacy history informs her work today

by Kimberly Adams and Nicholas Guiang
Apr 6, 2023
A landmark sweatshop case and immigrant parents helped inspire Julie Su's efforts for vulnerable workers, a 19th reporter says.
Julie Su goes before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on April 20.
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My Economy

California writers cafe changes the business model for coworking spaces

by Nicholas Guiang
Apr 4, 2023
A subscription-based coworking site in San Francisco functions as a private coffee shop for members and fosters collaboration.
Page Street is open 24/7, with each member granted access through an electronic key.
Courtesy Janis Cooke Newman
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California retailer weathers the storm of tech layoffs and a "climate pandemic"

by Nicholas Guiang
Mar 31, 2023
In the laid-back beach town of Santa Cruz, a local retailer adds wildfires and epic rain storms to the list of things to plan for.
Sonia McMoran consults her weather app to plan ahead for her store, above.
Courtesy of Sonia McMoran
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What can the beer market tell us about the economy?

by Nicholas Guiang
Mar 17, 2023
A beer industry group's data shows a steep decline for the craft segment in February as consumers spent more consciously.
While seltzer sales saw an uptick last year, craft beer sales declined.
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Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

Peers not lining up to buy Silicon Valley Bank's problems. Neither are the giants.

by Kai Ryssdal and Nicholas Guiang
Mar 15, 2023
SVB has a "$15 billion hole," says Semafor’s Liz Hoffman. Banks big enough to take on the challenge were initially not invited to bid.
"I don't think there's a lot of appetite for big-bank CEOs" to acquire the failed SVB, Semafor's Liz Hoffman says.
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College stars' name and image deals vs. the health of athletic departments

by Kai Ryssdal and Nicholas Guiang
Mar 15, 2023
The channeling of NIL cash to athletes poses a risk to athletic department funding. Author Bruce Schoenfeld explains.
As March Madness rolls around, author Bruce Schoenfeld discusses how NIL deals are affecting funding for college athletic departments.
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New location means smarter budgeting for Michigan retailer

by Nicholas Guiang
Mar 10, 2023
Annie Lang-Hartman, owner of Wild Lettie, just signed the lease on a new location, hoping to expand her product offerings.
As Wild Lettie expands to three stores, there is a lot of work to do to set up shop.
Courtesy Annie Lang Hartman
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Hot demand creates staff opportunities at Seattle candle bar

by Nicholas Guiang
Mar 9, 2023
For Noir Lux Candle Bar, interest in off-site candle pouring events is waxing, not waning.
Candle maker Colina Bruce of Noir Lux is thinking of "divvying out" some of her responsibilities to her team.
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The impact of survey fatigue on key economic indicators

by Kai Ryssdal and Nicholas Guiang
Mar 7, 2023
Response rates to The Bureau of Labor Statistics' JOLTS report are continuing to waver according to Bloomberg reporter, Reade Pickert.
Survey fatigue is impacting response rates to important economic data surveys.
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