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Top Tips for Back-to-School Shopping

With the start of August comes the bustle of back-to-school shopping. From elementary through high school, parents brace themselves for the steep financial outlay, with the average family expected to shell out around $875 on school essentials this year, a figure sourced from the National Retail Federation’s latest survey. Retail experts share top tips to… Continue Reading

Cell Phone Ban in NYC Schools

New York City, the nation’s largest school district, is preparing to ban phones in schools. David Banks, chancellor of New York City Public Schools, alongside Mayor Eric Adams, recently announced the upcoming policy, citing the addictive nature of phones among students as a primary concern. “They’re not just a distraction; kids are fully addicted now… Continue Reading

How Anu Saad Propelled a Cancer Testing Startup to the Forefront of Patient Care

This article was originally published on June 19, 2014.Based on the March 2002 article in IndUS Business Journal entitled “Anu Saad – Making her mark”. Anu Saad has led a remarkable transition from academia to spearheading impressive growth of a cancer testing startup she took over as CEO. With no prior business experience, Saad grew… Continue Reading

Disneyland Characters Vote to Unionize

At Disneyland in Anaheim, California, the majority of cast members who work as characters, such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, voted to unionize with the Actors’ Equity Association. On Saturday, these performers cast their ballots under the oversight of the National Labor Relations Board, with 953 voting in favor. This decision marked a significant victory… Continue Reading

“At Your Bleisure:” Combining Business and Leisure Travel

As we adjust to post-pandemic work and life, the blend of business and leisure travel—dubbed “bleisure“—has grown, extending its allure beyond the realm of digital nomads to a broader spectrum of professionals. Spurred by the flexibility that remote work enables, employees are able to work a bit of vacation into business trips. Allied Market Research’s… Continue Reading

Robust Growth Projected for the Health and Wellness Industry, 2023-2027

According to Technavio, the Health and Wellness Food Market is on a trajectory of robust growth, anticipated to expand by USD 452.93 million from 2023 to 2027, flourishing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. This market spans a broad spectrum of food alternatives tailored for health-conscious consumers, including immune-boosting selections, plant-based meat… Continue Reading

Pretzels – “Knot” Just a Snack

The simple pretzel, a savory and reliable snack option, has experienced a recent innovative shakeup. This phenomenon has led to a large projected growth of 1.59 billion USD from 2023-2028, according to Technavio. With companies like Campbell Soup Company introducing flavors like Beer Cheese Pretzel Pieces, melding rich, creamy tastes with the classic crunch of… Continue Reading

Record High Gold Prices

Gold prices hit a record high on Monday, reaching the highest level since gold futures began trading in 1974. Traders are hopeful that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates later this year. The price for April delivery of gold jumped up $30.60, closing at $2,126.30 per ounce. This marks the second day in a… Continue Reading