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☆ Denver-Boulder's recipe for natural food success
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Andrea Day | Chris Dilella | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDenver-Boulder's recipe for natural food successMeet some of the successful entrepreneurs who parlayed their passion for healthy living into million-dollar businesses, fueled by the city's vibrant farmers market and supportive community.

Organizations: Denver

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailJustin's: How I built a peanut butter company and sold it for $281 millionJustin Gold got his homemade nut butters into Whole Foods, but still couldn't turn a profit — until a mountain biking ride inspired a new product that put Boulder, Colorado-based Justin's on the map. For more on how Denver and Boulder have rebuilt themselves as centers of business and industry, check out CNBC's primetime special, "Cities of Success: Denver & Boulder," premiering Thursday, April 11 at 10pm ET/PT.

Persons: Justin Gold Organizations: Denver & Locations: Boulder , Colorado, Denver, Boulder, Success, Denver & Boulder

Nestled against the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, Colorado, has blossomed into a thriving hub for the natural products and wellness industry. The tea company was later acquired by Hain Food Group — now Hain Celestial Group — in 2000 for $390 million. Hain Celestial Group CEO Wendy Davidson (left) and CNBC's Andrea Day (right) trekking along the historic footrails where the founders of Celestial Seasonings gathered wild herbs in 1969. Turning peanut butter into goldThe Boulder County Farmers Market, a vibrant incubator since 1987, exemplifies the region's thriving ecosystem. A sign from the Boulder Farmers Market, operating from April to November, serving as an incubator for numerous small food businesses.

Persons: Wendy Davidson, CNBC's Andrea Day, Davidson, It's, Justin Gold, butters, —, Gold, Daniel Acker, Juan Stewart, Stewart, Kristine Carey, Kristy Lewis, Quinn Snacks Organizations: U.S . News, Rockies, Hain Food, Group, CNBC, Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado, Farmers, Boulder Farmers, Foods, Hormel Foods, Bloomberg, Getty, Boulder County Farmers, Kroger, Companies Locations: U.S, CNBC's, Rocky, Boulder , Colorado, Boulder, University of Colorado Boulder, Tiskilwa , Illinois, Boulder County

A stack of freshly pressed gold vinyl records at United Record Pressing. CNBCOnce considered a dying industry, the vinyl record business has undergone a remarkable multibillion-dollar resurgence in the past decade. United Record Pressing CEO Mark Michaels inspecting a vinyl record. United Record Pressing has become a major player in the vinyl market, producing approximately 40,000 records daily at its Nashville, Tennessee, facility. Recording artist Taylor Swift's entire music catalog, including her album "Red," has been pressed at United Record Pressing.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Mark Michaels, CNBC's Andrea Day, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Adele, Jack White, Michaels, Taylor Swift's Organizations: CNBC, Target, Walmart, United, Research, Recording Industry Association of America, Southern Plastics, RIAA, Vinyl, Billboard, Amazon Locations: North America, U.S, Nashville , Tennessee, Nashville

☆ How Virgin Voyages is using A.I. — and a partnership with J. Lo — to boost bookings
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-28 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow Virgin Voyages is using A.I. — and a partnership with J. Lo — to boost bookingsHosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. The cruise line is betting big on its recently launched campaign starring J. – and her digital twin: "Jen AI."

Persons: J, Lo —, Brian Sullivan, “, J ., –, Jen, Andrea Day Organizations: CNBC

But self-driving cars powered by AI are not the only change — AI technology is already being infused into vehicle production. CNBCFurther down the line, AI technology checks to ensure every stud is precisely placed, according to BMW Group Manager Curtis Tingle. A BMW worker at the AI Stud Correction Station. CNBCAccording to Tingle, the AI stud correction laser has already saved the company more than $1 million a year. BMW told CNBC the AI technology is patent pending and was developed inside the Spartanburg plant.

Persons: Curtis Tingle, Tingle, Camille Roberts, Roberts Organizations: BMW Group, CNBC, BMW, BMW Group's, cnbc Locations: BMW'S, Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S

Livestream shopping started on social media in China, and according to Coresight Research, has grown into a $512 billion market. The secret to his success, he told CNBC, has been diving into the world of livestream shopping. However, CEO Deborah Weinswig told CNBC the firm has since revised that projection. The firm also estimates livestream shopping will account for more than 5% of total e-commerce sales in the U.S. by 2026. Influencer Danielle Santana hosts live shopping shows on Amazon , selling products from other businesses — everything from cheese graters to make-up sponges.

Persons: I've, Velez, TikTok, Anthony Velez, Deborah Weinswig, didn't, Weinswig, CNBC they're, Eddie Garcia, we're, Garcia, he's, Influencer Danielle Santana, Santana, Coresight's, livestreaming, it's Organizations: eBay, U.S, Research, CNBC, Poshmark, Amazon, Facebook, Meta Locations: China, New York City, U.S

☆ Here's how livestream shopping is driving billions of dollars in sales
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-09 | by ( Andrea Day | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHere's how livestream shopping is driving billions of dollars in salesCNBC's Andrea Day takes an inside look at the world of livestream shopping. Hosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC.

Persons: Andrea Day, Brian Sullivan, “ Organizations: CNBC

Inside these boxes: Approximately $20 million worth of detained solar panels by U.S. Customs & Border Protection over suspected ties to forced labor. Shipments coming directly from China represented about $80 million worth of goods, while Malaysia accounted for $461 million and Vietnam accounted for $370 million. "UFLPA allows us to presume [goods] were produced with forced labor, and therefore they'd be excluded from the United States," said Fox. "The cotton commodity coming out of the Xinjiang region has typically been tied to forced labor," Fox told CNBC. The companies then had 30 days to come back to CBP and prove that the items were produced without forced labor.

☆ Supply chain tainted by forced labor: Feds say nearly $1 billion in goods seized since June
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSupply chain tainted by forced labor: Feds say nearly $1 billion in goods seized since JuneHosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC. Andrea Day, CNBC crime and punishment reporter, joins the show to discuss her reporting on the nearly $1 billion goods seized since June that have been linked to forced labor.

watch nowAfter more than three decades, "The Phantom of the Opera" is getting ready to hang up its mask on Broadway. Casting director Tara Rubin has helped hand-pick the actors for the beloved musical for more than three decades — working just down the street from the Majestic. "Phantom of the Opera" Casting Director Tara Rubin CNBC"I never really dreamed that I would have a job like this," Rubin told CNBC. Rubin is just one of 20 "lifers" who have worked on the show for more than three decades. "Phantom of the Opera" Head Electrician Alan Lampel CNBCThe one-ton chandelier is the centerpiece of the show.

☆ 'The Phantom of the Opera' is closing soon — Meet some of the lifers who've worked on it for decades
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Chris Dilella | Andrea Day | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email'The Phantom of the Opera' is closing soon — Meet some of the lifers who've worked on it for decadesAfter 35 years on Broadway, "The Phantom of the Opera" will close its doors at the Majestic Theatre on April 16. Today, 20 employees are still working at "Phantom" after more than three decades. During its run, the show created an estimated 6,500 jobs, including 400 actors. That's more jobs than any show in U.S. theatrical history.

☆ Companies change policy to allow pets in the office
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCompanies change policy to allow pets in the officeCNBC's Andrea Day joins Shep Smith to report on companies that are changing policies that allow employees to bring their pets to the office.

☆ New, improved artificial grass booms amid California drought
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNew, improved artificial grass booms amid California droughtCNBC's Andrea Day reports on the growing popularity of artificial turf lawns in the midst of California's historic drought.

"It's a silly situation," said Dirty Dough founder Bennett Maxwell, "and it's just like, OK, we're gonna have some fun with it." Exterior of a Crave cookie store. CNBCInterior of a Crumbl cookie store with company's logo on the wall. Maxwell, the Dirty Dough founder, denied stealing Crumbl's recipes. A side by side comparison of Crumbl, Crave, and Dirty Dough's marketing & packaging materials, as laid forth in the complaint(s).

☆ Crumbl sues cookie competitors over 'confusingly' similar branding, packaging
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCrumbl sues cookie competitors over 'confusingly' similar branding, packagingThere’s a war brewing in Utah, and it's all about cookies. The controversy has been going on for months, but now there’s some serious dough flying around. CNBC's Andrea Day has more on the story.

A cluster of spotted lanternflies on a grapevine. Spotted lanternflies aren't great fliers, but are great hitchhikers. Penn State associate research professor Julie Urban conducts research in the field to combat spotted lanternflies. Shrawder said it's been four years since spotted lanternflies started feasting on his vines. Right photo: Vines destroyed by spotted lanternflies.

☆ Winery owners continue to battle vine-killing spotted laternflies
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWinery owners continue to battle vine-killing spotted laternfliesBug experts say the spotted lanternfly is an invasive species that mostly feeds on fruits, plants and trees. One of its favorite snacks: grapevines. That has winemakers preparing for the worst. CNBC's Andrea Day spoke with vineyard owners who say their crops are already under attack.

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