A new trend has emerged in our increasingly fast-paced world, specifically in New York and Los Angeles: elaborate afternoon tea. Teahouses are a sanctuary from the outside world, an escape from social media and digital devices, and customers are drawn to the nostalgic quiet over the hustle and bustle found in coffee houses. Across both… Continue Reading
The World Travel Awards named Miami Beach the “World’s Leading Lifestyle Destination 2023,” marking another achievement for the city in a year filled with accolades. Over the past year, the renowned destination had secured the titles: “North America’s Leading Beach Destination” and “North America’s Leading City Destination.” Grisette Marcos, Executive Director of the Miami Beach… Continue Reading
The upcoming holiday season poses challenges for U.S. retailers in apparel, electronics, and home improvement sectors. Businesses are unsure if increased discounts will drive anticipated consumer spending. October’s sales figures indicated a slowdown in economic demand, leading to a mixed holiday outlook as retailers gear up for Christmas shopping. To entice consumers during Thanksgiving, retailers… Continue Reading
While flying taxis may seem like the wave of the far off future, the F.A.A recently published a report delineating a plan for an air taxi market by 2028. Though there are many obstacles to overcome in order to create a market for air taxis, the FAA is confident about their 2028 start date. Air… Continue Reading
The New York Times reported that, despite the current recession, both the job market and consumer spending rose in April and May 2023. According to Labor Department reports, payrolls rose by 339,000 in May and the S&P 500 index rose more than 1.4%. President Biden put out a statement saying, “today is a good day… Continue Reading
The New York Times reports that social media is trending in a new direction. While originally emerging as platforms to keep up with old and new friends through sharing photos and life updates, now these same sites are riddled with ads and sponsored posts. There has been a shift from connecting individuals to connecting individuals… Continue Reading
Clinical trials have been part of medicine since 1747, when Dr. James Lind began researching a treatment for scurvy. This year, 2023, commemorates the first double-blind clinical trial, which took place in the UK in 1943 in an effort to find treatment for the common cold. In this trial, neither the treating doctor not the… Continue Reading
A recent report from Aflac shows that 77% of 2023 consumers are more willing to buy from a company with a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pledge. In 2023, businesses are incorporating sustainability into their models. Adopting a sustainable approach, though, may require large overhauls to the company’s operations. Top organizations are recognizing the importance of… Continue Reading
CoinCorner has recently announced two new partnerships: Bitnob and Pouch. Their partnership with Bitnob enables users in the UK and Europe to transfer funds, either starting with British pound (GBP) or Euro (EUR) to Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana instantly and for free. CoinCorner’s partnership with Pouch enables users to transfer funds, either of GBP or… Continue Reading
A recent study by Marcum LLP indicates that over two-thirds of executives in the food and beverage industry maintain a positive outlook for 2023. Executives in food manufacturers, eateries, distributors, retailers, and agriculturists were asked about the various issues facing their work and businesses. With close to 70% of respondents pointing to an increase in… Continue Reading