In 2021 the United States experienced an inflation rise of nearly 7%, the biggest jump we’ve seen in 30 years! Inflation is something that the country has dealt with forever, but the Federal Reserve typically aims to keep inflation at only 2% each year. This is not the first time the country has seen a […]
Brian Wallace
The Evolving World of the Beverage Business
In bygone years, the beverages Americans typically consumed tended to fall into simple categories, such as water, juice, milk, coffee, tea, sodas, and alcoholic beverages. However, as our focus has shifted to generally wanting healthier options, while simultaneously having wider access to more variety, we’ve come to expect something much more from our drink selections. […]
Defeat the Holiday Tech Shortages by Re-gifting Your Used Tech
This year, holiday tech shortages are hindering holiday shopping, and shopping early isn’t the only way to get what you need. Holiday shipping windows are getting smaller with a 30% slowdown anticipated for first-class mail. Freight deliveries are also taking longer with 83% longer shipping times from China to the U.S. 50% of people have […]
What’s New in the Eyewear Industry
The global eyewear market is expected to grow to $172 billion by 2028, up from $115 billion in 2021. This incredible growth is driven by changes in consumer behavior and technological advancements made by eyeglass providers. When the two forces merge, eyeglasses considered products of science fiction today may become commonplace in the 2020s decade. […]
Micromanagement is Bad for Everyone – AI Can Help
The COVID pandemic has changed much about how we get work done. For one thing, the huge shift from working in the office to working from home has brought many benefits as well as many challenges to the table. In less than 24 months, the US workforce went from 4.1% working from home to 69% […]
The Explosion of the Pet Insurance Industry
Americans adopted a lot of pets during quarantine. In 2020, US pet ownership rates rose to 70%, their highest yet. More than half of newly adopted pets went to people who had never adopted a pet before. While this is great news for a lot of animals, being a pet owner is a major responsibility. […]
Going Green? Here’s How eBay’s Doing It
E-commerce giant eBay is working to integrate environmental best practices to support a healthier planet for both their community and the generations to come. They recognize that climate change is not a problem they can wait for other people to solve. If businesses want to operate in the future, they need a liveable planet on […]
Sleep vs. Breakfast – How About Both for Optimal Productivity?
The COVID pandemic has changed so many of the things we have historically taken for granted, and we’ve felt this to no small degree in the way, what, and where we choose to eat our meals. Pre-pandemic, we were only cooking and eating 37% of our meals at home. Eating out is no uncommon event […]
How eBay Helped Women Make Money During the Pandemic
eBay has always supported their community of sellers. Without a dynamic group of people using their platform to sell their wares, eBay would not be able to sustain itself. When the COVID-19 pandemic created massive challenges for millions of Americans, eBay doubled down on their commitments. Recently, the company published a new report outlining the […]
Human/Tech Teamwork Needed in the Fight Against Ransomware
Since the start of COVID-19, ransomware attacks have risen over 400%. In 2021, the total costs from attacks are expected to reach over $20 billion. 3 quarters of organizations will face attacks in the next 5 years. Given the increasing effectiveness, ease, and profitability of cyber crimes, all businesses should be taking pre-emptive measures to […]
