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Crime-Related Retail Closures Soared in 2022. Is Closing Shop the Right Solution?

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There are rising concerns about increasing crime rates the past couple of years in the U.S., and the retail industry is no stranger to this. In fact, the 2022 National Retail Security Read more

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Influence and Connection across Healthcare starts with a VOICE
September 29, 2023

In the latest episode of the Healthcare Rethink podcast, presented by FinThrive, host Brian Urban sits down with Alex Maiersperger, the Global Principal Healthcare at SAS. Their conversation charts the role voice plays in influencing and connecting the healthcare industry. Maiersperger, who co-founded the Advancement League, shares his journey from being a healthcare optimist to […]

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Robotic Technology and It’s Impact on Painting Proves That Automation is in The Future
September 29, 2023

The advent of robotic technology is revolutionizing manufacturing and painting processes by elevating them to unprecedented heights. Tony Kerkhove, a seasoned professional in the painting industry, has a firsthand account of the transformative impact of robots within DeGeest Corporation’s paint department, where automation is integrated to streamline workloads and increase efficiency. The robots replicate […]

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Technetics Groups’ Sealing Solutions are Propelling Company’s Expansion
September 29, 2023

The market for sealing solutions is a demanding one, but Technetics Group emerges as a global leader, with over a century of invaluable experience making it a trusted partner in the industry. Their unique solutions, grounded in extensive knowledge and innovative practices, push the boundaries in discovering improved results. The company also harnesses science […]

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Crime-Related Retail Closures Soared in 2022. Is Closing Shop the Right Solution?
February 10, 2023

There are rising concerns about increasing crime rates the past couple of years in the U.S., and the retail industry is no stranger to this. In fact, the 2022 National Retail Security Survey revealed a 26.5 percent increase in organized retail crime (ORC), according to the National Retail Foundation. How are retailers reacting? Some, like […]

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High Turnover in Diversity Roles is a Reflection of Unrealistic Expectations
November 23, 2022

Diversity roles, specifically diversity and inclusion managers, have been the second fastest growing job title in the last five years according to LinkedIn. Yet, these positions are also experiencing a high turnover as many small- and high-profile businesses can attest to. Nike, one of the most visible in this trend of diversity roles jumping ship, […]

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Why Hiring a Diversity Manager is Just Half the Battle in Today’s Market
November 22, 2022

With 11 million open jobs in the US today, companies are scrambling to fill positions. After investing time and financial resources, it should be seen as a success when a firm makes a hire, considering the competition there is for talent. This is especially true in the exploding market of the diversity manager, or more […]

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Bridging the Investment Gap and Inefficiencies of Youth Sports
November 22, 2021

Seeing his own kids grow up playing school sports, Chuck Thompson, Nike Dallas FC president, noticed a gap in youth sports — it is inefficient and doesn’t set players up for success. He joined Host Katie Steinberg of Game Changers to discuss the Nike Dallas Football Club and its impact on the community. Thompson’s vision […]

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Nike Dallas FC Was Created to Help Solve the Inefficiencies of Youth Sports
November 12, 2021

Key Points: As new NIL rules trickle down to the highschool level in certain states, it poses an interesting conflict for coaches to manage players that are obtaining deals and if it will cause rifts on the team. Division 1 athletics recruits athletes from across the socioeconomic spectrum and as college athletics changes the […]

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Ohtani’s Baseball Skills Help His Sponsors Outperform the Market
July 4, 2021

(Bloomberg) — Shohei Ohtani is a baseball phenomenon. Before his move to the Major Leagues, the Los Angeles Angels star was known as the “dual wielder” in his native Japan for his rare ability to hit home runs about as well as he pitches. Now, as the U.S. takes note of his prodigious ability, some […]

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The Importance of Strategic Brand Collaborators and Opportunities for Future Generations
May 20, 2021

On this episode of the ThenWhat 3×5 Podcast, host Grant Barth talked with D’Wayne Edwards, Founder of PENSOLE Academy, a design academy specializing in footwear, functional apparel and accessories, color theory, materials, prototyping, concept making, and much more. The duo talked about strategic brand collaborations and why they’re essential. First, though, they dug into Edwards’ […]

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Nike Donates $5 Million in Products to Frontline Workers
May 12, 2020

As part of their ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nike has announced another significant donation, $5 million. The donation will be made in the form of more than 140,000 pieces of footwear, apparel and equipment. The products will be distributed to frontline healthcare workers in the United States and Europe. According to Nike, […]

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This Week’s 3 Big Things in B2B: A Big Day for Space Travel and CEOs
October 24, 2019

These are the biggest stories in the B2B world this week! In fact, one is out of this world! Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’ company focused on bringing people to the moon, announced three new business partners. Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Draper will all have a hand in the process of making commercial space flight […]

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