Uber accounted for almost half of the exit value from venture-backed companies in Q2, while Slack, Zoom, Pinterest and CrowdStrike made up most of the rest. Source: Business News –
Neymar Jr. & Nike’s Shox Collaboration Expands With “Black/Gold” Colorway
The story goes that when Neymar Jr. was a child, he set his eyes upon a pair of Nike Shox — but he wasn’t yet the star footballer that he is today and couldn’t afford a pair to call his own. His father, wanting to make his son happy, ended up buying him the shoes. […]
Nike Reworks the Air Max 95 in Retro “Pink Blast/Midnight Navy” Colorway
Off the heels of Nike‘s previous windbreaker-inspired Air Max 95 sneakers, the American sportswear giant has returned with its latest iteration of the silhouette in "Pink Blast/Midnight Navy." As the name of the colorway illustrates, this rendition of the classic Air Max 95 comes with navy hues along the upper, complemented by bright pink accents. […]
After Discussion With Trump, Lockheed Martin Plant in Pennsylvania Will Stay Open
The company announced in June that the facility would close by 2020. Now Lockheed’s top executive, Marillyn Hewson, says the plant will “pursue additional work.” Source: NYT > Business – Jacey Fortin
The Nordic Model May Be the Best Cushion Against Capitalism. Can It Survive Immigration?
Swedes have long been willing to pay high taxes for a generous social safety net. But that willingness is being tested by an influx of refugees. Source: NYT > Business – Peter S. Goodman
6 Fall Trends to Buy Now (While They’re on Sale)
In case you didn’t know, sale season is in full swing—and I mean full. Whether you’re looking for buy-now-wear-now summer pieces, classic designer bags, and can’t-resist Zara markdowns, or you simply love a good deal on anything, there’s something for you. While I fully endorse all of the above causes, today I’m here to draw your attention to […]