Why Kia's confusing new logo might actually be good for business

Jan 9, 2023
A logo expert weighs in on “KN car” confusion and the wider design trend Kia’s logo exemplifies.
The logo of Kia on its new all-electric vehicle, EV6, during its showcase event in Seoul in June 2021.
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Demand and prices are falling for manufactured goods

Jan 6, 2023
Manufacturing activity contracted in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Demand for manufactured goods dropped in December, and so did prices for those goods. It may be a sign that the Federal Reserve's measures against inflation are working.
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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.
Salesforce announced that it will lay off around 10% of its workforce, which comes after a previous pandemic-era expansion.
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'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.
An estimated $171 billion in returns are expected from this holiday season, says a report from the National Retail Federation.
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How one company is energizing the growing EV charging industry

Jan 3, 2023
Charge Enterprises execs say EV charging infrastructure will require a multidecade, trillion-dollar investment to fully replace gasoline and diesel.
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How a Mississippi nonprofit helps Black entrepreneurs get funded

Nov 16, 2022
Tim Lampkin, CEO of Higher Purpose Co., says his organization serves as an adviser and "capital matchmaker" for business owners.
Higher Purpose Co. Founder and CEO Tim Lampkin (center) with Therapy Plus CEO LeJeune Johnson (left) and BloomTech Developments CEO Melissa Bloom (right).
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Adapting an e-commerce product for retail shelves

Nov 15, 2022
“It essentially changes the DNA of your business,” said Lindsay McCormick, CEO of personal care products company Bite.
Lindsay McCormick, CEO of personal care products company Bite, holds a package of deodorant.
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The culture of 'we' before 'I': A chat with Hewlett Packard Enterprise CEO Antonio Neri

A conversation with the CEO of a Fortune 500 company making waves in the cloud computing world.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise President and CEO Antonio Neri talks pandemic resilience, company culture, and his journey from customer service technician to the top of the ladder.
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What's driving the boom in the nonalcoholic drink industry?

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 industry is growing thanks to new trends in health and better options for consumers, says Megan Klein, founder of Little Saints.
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The traditional business card is getting a tech makeover

Sep 14, 2022
Manually inputting contact info is becoming a thing of the past. Instead, networkers are adopting QR codes and chips.
Traditional business cards are falling by the wayside as networkers adopt digital options.
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