Impossible Foods Begins Rollout of Its ‘Chicken’ Nuggets
Deena Shanker, Bloomberg
The plant-based poultry product marks the company’s entry into the increasingly crowded category.
See Absolut Vodka’s New Bottle Design
E.J. Schultz, Ad Age
Absolut Vodka is playing up its Swedish heritage as part of its biggest bottle design overhaul since the brand debuted in the U.S. in 1979.
On the Texas abortion law, corporate America stays quiet
Emily Stewart, Vox
America’s biggest businesses still aren’t sure what to say about abortion.
Where Diversity Still Disappoints
Andrew Ross Sorkin et al., The New York Times
Black directors have held only 1 percent of board seats at private companies backed by top venture capital and private equity firms.
Brandy Melville’s partnership with Pacsun is in jeopardy amid allegations of racism and sexual exploitation at the ‘one-size-fits-most’ brand
Kate Taylor, Insider
Pacsun, the cult teen brand’s only US wholesaler, said it was “deeply troubled” by the allegations. A Pacsun spokesperson said it is “looking into the situation to make a determination on next steps.”
Apple, Target And Costco Among Big Brand Winners During COVID
Jack Neff, Ad Age
Retail brands performed particularly well during the pandemic—with Target and Costco making big gains in “brand intimacy” in the past year, according to a new study by research firm MBLM. Apple, always a strong brand, got even stronger, holding the place it won last year as No. 1.
Businesses grapple with vax mandates and COVID policies
Kate Marino, Axios
A growing number of U.S. companies have mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for employees. But in the absence of a federal mandate there’s a wide variance in what’s happening, with employee demands being put front and center thanks to the Great Resignation.
Deutsche Bank Calls End of Honeymoon Phase With Remote Work
Jennifer Surane, Bloomberg
A growing number of workers report feeling isolated from colleagues, Deutsche Bank said in a report to clients. Nearly 40% of workers in the U.S. say they feel exhausted after a full week of virtual meetings.
How Office Culture Changed in the Pandemic—From Workers Who Went Back Ages Ago
Te-Ping Chen, The Wall Street Journal
Some employees have been toiling in cubicles for months while private offices sit empty; shifting rules and surprise doughnuts.
Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken Prepares For Big Growth
Heather Lalley, Restaurant Business
The former NBA star’s fast-casual chicken concept is getting into ghost kitchens, franchising and cruise ships, all the while finding the best ways to leverage its famous founder’s image.
Meet the typical Kroger shopper, a married suburban Baby Boomer earning over $80,000
Dominick Reuter, Insider
Kroger has more than 2,700 stores in the US and employs approximately 465,000 people. The company’s 2020 sales were $132.5 billion across more than a dozen subsidiary brands.
Everything to Know About Naomi Osaka’s New Skin Care Line Kinlò
Conchita Widjojo, WWD
The tennis star launched the brand specifically for people of color.
Amazon’s climate goals take root in Brazil
Andrew Freedman, Axios
Up to 47 million acres of Amazonian rainforest have been damaged in fires since 2001, per a “Nature” study out last week, but the company Amazon and the Nature Conservancy hope a new initiative may help alleviate the situation.