Cannabis Brands Roll Out First Paid Ads on Twitter
A few weeks ago, Elon Musk posted a three-character message that contained only the numbers 420, with no explanation.Many people interpreted it as yet another sign of Musk's loud-and-proud canna-fandom.But weed industry executives saw it as a harbinger of a policy shift, speculating that Twitter would soon break ranks with other social channels and become a canna-friendly home in the digital realm.
Tesco employee reveals meaning behind secret code'
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email British supermarkets throw away 100,000 still-edible food items every year, according to research from The Grocer, with the total waste tossed out by the UK as a whole enough to feed 30 million people a year.
Unforgettable Chocolate Experiences with Custom Boxes in the UK
When it comes to gifting, nothing beats a delicious box of chocolates.However, why settle for the same old store-bought chocolates when you can get something unique and special with custom chocolate boxes UK?In this blog post, we will explore the unique and creative custom chocolate box designs available in the UK and why the UK is the best place for custom chocolate boxes.
Legislation Aims to Take the Measure of Traffic Impacts From App-Based Delivery Services
The chicken sandwich double-parking lanes on Boylston Street, pictured on the evening of March 9, 2023.Boston's regional planning agency is sounding alarms that app-based delivery services like DoorDash have emerged as a major source of traffic for the region, with estimates that gig-economy drivers are making twice as many trips to deliver take-out food orders than they do to transport human passengers.
Alibaba Group is planning to split into six units, the company told Reuters.The different entities will seek fundraisings and market listings as China eases its crackdown on private enterprises.The big restructuring will see the company split into six organizations - Cloud Intelligence Group (cloud solutions), Taobao Tmall Commerce Group (local online commerce services), Local Services Group (delivery services), Cainiao Smart Logistics Group (logistics), Global Digital Commerce Group (AliExpress) and Digital Media and Entertainment Group (gaming, motion pictures and web services).
From Apple to Disney, China's Covid curbs are again hurting business
It has been almost three years since Covid-19 first hit China, but the country's relentless adherence to lockdowns continues to hobble business and the economy.Top global and Chinese companies, from carmakers to tech giants, have experienced huge disruptions to their business in recent days as the world's second-largest economy doubles down on its zero-Covid approach after Xi Jinping began his third term in power with a ringing endorsement of the policy.
As Instacart readies for IPO, its shoppers say work has tapered off
At 6:30 p.m. on a chilly August evening, Instacart shopper Rolando Chan had already spent six hours killing time on a bench outside Gus's Community Market at Harrison and 17th streets.
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Amazon buys US healthcare chain One Medical for $3.9bn
Amazon is acquiring One Medical, a company operating a chain of primary care clinics, for $3.9 billion in an all-cash deal, as it ramps up efforts to expand its consumer healthcare offerings.
Meet the Bay Area Entrepreneurs Churning out South Asian Ice Cream and Desi Desserts
Stumbling upon flavors you grew up with while living in a foreign place is like getting a warm hug.You're instantly transported back to cherished moments: munching on an after-school snack of guava sprinkled with salt and chili powder; devouring Mysore pak, a crumbly ghee fudge, that your grandmother made; gobbling up laddoos made with sesame seeds and jaggery during festivals in winter months.
Analysis | The Reason You're Still Waiting to Order a Meal
Even after adjusting for whopping restaurant price increases, consumer spending on what government statisticians call food services and drinking places is up more than 7% from what it was before the pandemic.Meanwhile, employment at food services and drinking places is down more than 4%.That can be irritating for diners.
This urban van designed for all-night gaming has the ideal setup for fun and leisure - Yanko Design
The rapid expansion of the future of transportation into the more entertaining and socializing spaces is promoting concept designers to create vehicle interiors tailored for pure relaxation.
Walmart's plastic bag ban leaves some customers saddled with mounds of reusable bags | CBC News
When Walmart banned single-use plastic checkout bags in April, customer Larry Grant applauded the move until he found himself drowning in reusable bags.Each week, Grant orders Walmart groceries for pickup at a depot near his home in Toronto.Due to the plastic bag ban, the retailer now packs his items in reusable bags new ones for each order.
Here are the New England hospitals with the best maternity care, according to U.S. News
Health Eleven New England hospitals earned a "high performing" designation for their maternity care on the 2022-2023 list.For top-rated maternity care, look no further than New England.U.S. News & World Report released its list of best hospitals for maternity care this week, and 11 New England institutions earned a "high performing" designation - the highest award a hospital can earn in maternity care, the publication noted in a news release.
Clinch Launches Enhanced Sports API to Connect Advertisers & Fans
Clinch, the leader in dynamic ad serving and personalisation, and creator of Flight Control, the omnichannel campaign activation platform, today (November 9th, 2022) announced the next evolution of its Sports API, offering advertisers even more personalised options for connecting with sports fans.The announcement coincides with some of the biggest and most influential sports events in the world such as the 2022 World Series, 2022 World Cup, 2022 Super Bowl, and 2023 March Madness.
Talking Headways Podcast: The Scoop on Sidewalk Delivery Robots
This week, Amanda Howell at The University of Oregon's Urbanism Next talks about its study with the Knight Autonomous Vehicle Initiative on sidewalk delivery robots.Here's the skinny on community engagement and small delivery vehicles on city sidewalks.For those of you who prefer to read rather than listen, check out the edited highlights below the player.
How to help unhoused Angelenos during the heat wave
Kim said that food is just as important as water.
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Lucky Duck Foundation: The San Diego-based organization is looking for monetary donations to help fund their food and water program and the community care package program, which provides things like hygiene products and clothing.
A Bustling Virginia-Highland Street Corner Loses a Popular Weekend Biscuit and Breakfast Spot
The Atlanta location of Callie's Hot Little Biscuit closed Tuesday, May 31, after nearly seven years on Virginia Avenue in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood.
Byrd nabs $56M to grow its European e-commerce logistics and fulfillment network as an alternative to Amazon
Shopify put a spotlight on the role and significance of logistics and fulfillment in e-commerce when it snapped up Deliverr for $2.1 billion last week to gain its own, direct foothold into providing those services for its e-commerce customers a la Amazon.
Amazon adds a fuel and inflation surcharge to the fees it charges to sellers.
Facing rising costs, Amazon said on Wednesday that it was adding its first "fuel and inflation surcharge" to the fees it charges sellers whose inventory it warehouses and delivers to customers, according to an announcement on its website.