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Business
Why Kia's confusing new logo might actually be good for business
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jan 9, 2023
A logo expert weighs in on “KN car” confusion and the wider design trend Kia’s logo exemplifies.
Demand and prices are falling for manufactured goods
by
Justin Ho
Jan 6, 2023
Manufacturing activity contracted in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Layoffs at tech companies signal a shift in IT spending
Jan 5, 2023
Salesforce said this week it’s reducing office space and laying off about 10% of its workforce, after years of increasing employee headcount. Some analysts say this could be a sign of the company maturing.
'Tis the season of post-holiday gift returns
Jan 4, 2023
About 18% of all holiday sales are expected to be returned. That comes with costs to companies, consumers, and the climate.
How one company is energizing the growing EV charging industry
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Jan 3, 2023
Charge Enterprises execs say EV charging infrastructure will require a multidecade, trillion-dollar investment to fully replace gasoline and diesel.
How a Mississippi nonprofit helps Black entrepreneurs get funded
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Nov 16, 2022
Tim Lampkin, CEO of Higher Purpose Co., says his organization serves as an adviser and "capital matchmaker" for business owners.
Adapting an e-commerce product for retail shelves
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 15, 2022
“It essentially changes the DNA of your business,” said Lindsay McCormick, CEO of personal care products company Bite.
For public good, not for profit.
The culture of 'we' before 'I': A chat with Hewlett Packard Enterprise CEO Antonio Neri
by
David Brancaccio
, Jarrett Dang
and Erika Soderstrom
Oct 27, 2022
A conversation with the CEO of a Fortune 500 company making waves in the cloud computing world.
What's driving the boom in the nonalcoholic drink industry?
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Oct 24, 2022
Megan Klein, founder of the Little Saints mocktail company, says changing consumer tastes and attitudes around health are helping drive sales.
The traditional business card is getting a tech makeover
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Sep 14, 2022
Manually inputting contact info is becoming a thing of the past. Instead, networkers are adopting QR codes and chips.