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☆ Martha Stewart on the Paris Olympics, relationship with Snoop Dogg and business ventures
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | 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 EmailMartha Stewart on the Paris Olympics, relationship with Snoop Dogg and business venturesMartha Stewart joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss her thoughts on the 2024 Paris Olympics, her relationship with Snoop Dogg, her latest cookbook, the business of Martha Stewart, and more.

Persons: Martha Stewart, Snoop Dogg Organizations: Paris

☆ UConn basketball's Paige Bueckers to sign NIL deal with Unrivaled league, receive equity stake
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

University of Connecticut star Paige Bueckers will sign a name, image and likeness deal with the new women's basketball league Unrivaled, people familiar with the matter told CNBC. Unrivaled was founded last year by Women's National Basketball Association players Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx. In February, Bueckers announced she would forgo the 2024 WNBA Draft to return to UConn for her senior season. Unrivaled was started as a way to allow WNBA basketball players the option to play in the U.S. during their offseason. Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky was the first player from this year's WNBA rookie class to join the league.

Persons: Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Bueckers, Stewart, Collier, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Angel Reese, Geno Auriemma, Carmelo Anthony, Steve Nash, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, John Skipper, David Levy, Ashton Kutcher Organizations: UConn Huskies, NCAA, Iowa Hawkeyes, Mortgage, University of Connecticut, CNBC, Women's National Basketball Association, New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA, UConn, Las Vegas Aces, Dallas Wings, Chicago Sky, Bueckers, National Basketball Association Locations: Cleveland , Ohio, U.S

☆ What to watch at Olympics today: Simone Biles, Summer McIntosh look to add to their legacies
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Lukas Weese | Mark Cooper | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

On Thursday, Biles and Lee will both return to Bercy Arena eyeing an individual medal in the event. Biles, the 2016 all-around gold medalist in Rio de Janeiro, led the U.S. women to their first team gold since Brazil on Tuesday. She led the individual all-around competition after qualifying and enters as a heavy favorite to capture her sixth gold medal. McIntosh, 17, won her first Olympic gold medal Monday in the grueling women’s 400-meter individual medley. Marchand, 22, has won gold in all three of his events in Paris, with the 200-meter individual medley remaining.

Persons: —, Simone Biles, A’ja Wilson, Katie Ledecky, Pierre Mauroy, Sunisa Lee, Biles, Lee, Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, Jordan Chiles, Breanna Stewart, You’re, Diana Taurasi, “ We’re, Stewie Kiefer, Scruggs, Patrick Smith, Lee Kiefer, Lauren Scruggs, Kiefer, United States hasn’t, McIntosh, Summer McIntosh, American Regan Smith, Ledecky, Jenny Thompson, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg, Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland, Jon Rahm Organizations: Paris Games, Bercy, La Defense, NBC, Olympics, USA, Belgium, WNBA, USA’s, ”, Olympic, United, Le, Tokyo Olympics Locations: Paris, Lille, Nanterre, American, Rio de Janeiro, U.S, Brazil, Japan, “, ” Belgium, Germany, United States, China, Canadian, Saint, Quentin, Yvelines, France

Former President Donald J. Trump in a conversation with reporters at the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago. Credit... Akilah Townsend for The New York Times

Persons: Donald J, Trump, Akilah Townsend Organizations: National Association of Black Journalists, Chicago . Credit, The New York Locations: Chicago .

☆ Women's Online Reviews Are More Reliable Than Men's, Study Finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

What men say, on the other hand, isn't at all telling. "This relationship is completely explained by drug reviews written by females; reviews written by males have no explanatory power." In their analysis, women tended to be more articulate and detailed in their drug reviews and experience, while men were vaguer. One 2023 study looking at Yelp reviews found that the persuasiveness of reviews by gender depended on product category. Other research, however, suggests that even for areas stereotypically seen as being in women's realm, women's reviews aren't perceived as more valuable than men's.

Persons: It's, you've, George Ball, Kaitlin Wowak, hadn't, that's, something's, Ball, Prashanth Ravula, Emily Stewart Organizations: Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, Food and Drug Administration, Morgan State University, Business

☆ A CIO cancelled a Microsoft AI deal. The reason why should worry the entire tech industry.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Ashley Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A pharmaceutical company stopped using Microsoft's Copilot AI tool due to high cost and low value. The company used Office 365 Copilot for 500 staff, and found it comparable to middle school presentations. Microsoft is considering repackaging 365 licenses to better monetize AI features amid record capex. That's exactly what happened when an IT executive at a pharmaceutical company tried out Microsoft's Copilot AI features. The chief information officer of this pharma company paid extra to have 500 employees use Office 365 Copilot in the fourth quarter of 2023 and first quarter of 2024.

Persons: — Organizations: Microsoft, Service, pharma, Business

☆ Team USA women’s basketball squad endorses Kamala Harris for president
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The head coach and players of Team USA’s women’s basketball endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid on Wednesday. Harris took over the Democratic nomination earlier this month after President Joe Biden decided to end his reelection bid and endorse his No. The players on Team USA – and the WNBA in general –have been far more willing to engage in political statements than some of their other professional sports peers. Harris had visited the men’s basketball team during their training camp ahead of the Games. “If she’s on the ticket winning the election, like it’s, it’s a big, big deal to say the least and she represents the Bay Area,” Curry said last week.

Persons: USA’s, Kamala Harris ’, It’s, Harris, Joe Biden, She’s, Donald Trump, –, “, Kamala, …, ”, Breanna Stewart, Sen, Kelly Loeffler, Rev, Stephen Warnock –, Warnock, Loeffler, He’s, Cheryl Reeve, Kamala Harris, Diana Taurasi, ” Taurasi, Stephen Curry, Harris ’, ” Curry, “ She’s Organizations: CNN, Democratic, Biden, USA, WNBA, New York Liberty, Atlanta Dream, Minnesota Lynx, women’s Team Locations: American, Georgia, America

Ismail Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend the inauguration of Iran’s new president. Credit... Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times

Persons: Ismail Haniyeh, Arash Khamooshi Organizations: Credit, The New York Locations: Tehran

On Today’s Episode:Trump’s First Major Ad Attacking Harris Hits Her on Immigration, by Shane Goldmacher and Michael GoldProtests Erupt in Venezuela as Nations Denounce Election Result, by Frances Robles, Jack Nicas and Alejandro CegarraOlympic Men’s Triathlon Postponed Because of Pollution in the Seine, by John Yoon and Catherine PorterChina, Citing Tainted Burgers, Cleared Swimmers in a New Doping Dispute, by Tariq Panja and Michael S. Schmidt

Persons: Harris, Shane Goldmacher, Michael Gold, Frances Robles, Jack Nicas, Alejandro Cegarra, John Yoon, Catherine Porter China, Tariq Panja, Michael S, Schmidt Locations: Venezuela, Seine

☆ Celebrity chef Bobby Flay says pilates 'reversed' the curve in his spine after 35 years of hunching over a cutting board
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewCelebrity chef Bobby Flay, 59, credits Pilates for helping him with his back. Once cardio is out of the way, he then gets into his Pilates workout. Advertisement"Standing hunched over a cutting board for 35 years, I put a very decent curve in my spine. Pilates has reversed it and made my posture so much better, and it helps me stretch," Flay said. "This should include strength training and cardiovascular exercise alongside Pilates," Lee continued.

Persons: —, Bobby Flay, Flay, There's, Hailey Bieber, Myles Garrett —, Martha Stewart, Dawance, Elizabeth Lee, Lee Organizations: Service, Wall, Business, Research, NFL Locations: Singapore

☆ Jon Stewart praises Pete Buttigieg after his 'perfect' take on JD Vance
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Jon Stewart praised Pete Buttigieg's critique of JD Vance's comments on childless Americans. Buttigieg argued Vance's stance devalues non-parents' contributions, citing his own military service. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementJon Stewart loved Pete Buttigieg's stance on JD Vance so much he praised it as "perfect." Buttigieg criticized Vance's now-infamous "childless cat ladies" comment, arguing that Vance believes not just that being a parent makes you more important to the country, but that "not being a parent makes you less."

Persons: Jon Stewart, Pete Buttigieg's, JD Vance's, Buttigieg, Harris, —, Vance, Stewart, Donald Trump's, Vance's Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Pete Buttigieg, on Jon Stewart, is being really coy about the VP vetting process
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Pete Buttigieg is a strong contender to become Kamala Harris' vice presidential pick this November. But the transportation secretary has been remarkably tight-lipped on whether he's in the running. Notably, Buttigieg didn't rule himself out when he was asked by Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been remarkably tight-lipped about whether he's in the running to be Kamala Harris' vice presidential candidate — and he continued to be coy about his chances in his latest appearance on "The Daily Show."

Persons: Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Buttigieg, Jon Stewart, —, coy, She's Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Jon Stewart gives Republicans an option if they don’t like Kamala Harris
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Jeff Seltzer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ What to watch at Olympics today: Swimming, skateboarding and U.S. women’s hoops
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Lukas Weese | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

Monday will see five swimming finals at Paris La Defense Arena, the first game for the U.S. women’s basketball team and the men’s gymnastics team final. The Americans have won seven consecutive Olympic gold medals — last missing the top of the podium in 1992. He also won gold at the 2021 world championships and the 2023 X Games in the street competition. Then the Tokyo Olympics happenedJapan’s Coco Yoshizawa, 14, won gold in the women’s street final Sunday. My pick is American Torri Huske winning her first Olympic gold in the women’s 100-meter butterfly.

Persons: It’s, — Sabrina Ionescu, Jackie Young —, A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Morgan, Taurasi, Titmus, McIntosh, Peacock, Summer McIntosh, Katie Ledecky, Canada’s, Paris Olympics Nadal, Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Philippe, Nadal, Roland Garros, Carlos Alcaraz, Nyjah Huston, Patrick Smith, Japan’s, Jagger Eaton, Japan’s Coco Yoshizawa, Asher Hong, Paul Juda, Brody Malone, Stephen Nedoroscik, Fred Richard, they’ll, Jenna Flynn Organizations: Paris Games, Paris La Defense, U.S, USA, Japan, NBC, Olympic, Paris Olympics, Roland, Nadal, Los Angeles Games, Greece, The U.S, Spain Locations: Paris, Villeneuve, d’Ascq, France, Japan, U.S, Belgium, Germany, Australian, Canada, Tokyo, United States, Beijing, China, Spain, The

President Biden is expected to argue that the current system of lifetime appointments for Supreme Court justices gives a president undue influence lasting decades. Credit... Tom Brenner for The New York Times

Persons: Biden, Tom Brenner Organizations: The New York

☆ Miss USA Pageant Is Being Destroyed by Its Scandals
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +22 min

AdvertisementAccording to the longtime Miss USA official, the significant shift was ushered in by the former Miss Universe Organization president Paula Shugart, who produced the Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, and Miss Universe pageants from 2001 until 2020. Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe OrganizationCheslie Kryst, who won Miss USA in 2019, defended the #MeToo movement during her interview round. It was a remarkably different experience from those of past titleholders like Miss USA 2013 Erin Brady Colagiovanni and Miss Teen USA 2017 Sophia Dominguez-Heithoff. AdvertisementThough they were "brand ambassadors" of the organization, Voigt and Srivastava couldn't even post on the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA social-media pages. Advertisement"I don't know that Miss USA is relevant right now," the longtime Miss USA official said.

Persons: Noelia Voigt, Voigt, Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava, Crystle Stewart, Stewart, Max Sebrechts, Laylah Rose, We're, we're, Rose, Srivastava, Craig Barritt, Srivastava haven't, they'd, Kansas Haley Berger, Jackeline Voigt, Barbara Srivastava, Barbara, They'd, Jackeline, Srivastava's, Miss Colorado Arianna Lemus, Stephanie Skinner —, Kimberly Nicewonder, Miss Virginia, Paula Miles —, South Carolina —, Rose's, It's, Ryan Miles, Paula, she's, Brian Ach, Miss Rhode, We've, we've, Paula Shugart, Shugart, Amber Hulse, I've, Olivia Culpo, Donald Trump, Benjamin Askinas, Miss Universe Organization Cheslie Kryst, Kára McCullough, Kryst, Hulse, Miss Utah Noelia Voigt, Rachelle di Stasio, Miss Colorado, Lemus, Rachel Slawson, Merissa Underwood, Voigt's, Rose wouldn't, Noelia, Laylah, Claudia Michelle, Chance Yeh, Michelle, Miss USA's, Kimberly Clark, Erin Brady Colagiovanni, Sophia Dominguez, Colagiovanni, Dominguez, Heithoff, Srivastava couldn't, Amanda Jones, Jones, Terkel, — Organizations: Miss, Business, Miss Teen USA, Miss USA, Representatives, Teen USA, Miss Hawaii Savannah Gankiewicz, Miss Teen Virginia, New York, hiTechMODA, Miss Texas, Miss Rhode Island's, Miss Universe Organization, Fox, Miss USA Miss, New York Times, —, Supermodels, Miss Teen, CW Locations: Miss USA, USA, Miss, Miss Virginia, Alabama , Louisiana, North, South Carolina, Miss South Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, America

☆ As Team USA women go for eighth straight gold, one question mark lurks
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Chantel Jennings | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

So, yes, per usual, Team USA has more than a few advantages in these Olympic Games even before mentioning the legacy this team carries into these games. AdvertisementTeam USA hasn’t lost a single Olympic game (including pool play) since the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. So, to say that this Team USA women’s basketball team doesn’t know anything except Olympic gold medals isn’t just a figure of speech. “Talent is not going to be the reason why we win,” Cheryl Reeve says of Team USA. It’s the Team USA way, and nothing less.

Persons: Cheryl Reeve, ”, Reeve isn’t, Reeve, There’s, A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Wilson, there’s, hasn’t, Alyssa Thomas, — Reeve, ” Cheryl Reeve, “ It’s, Gregory Shamus, ” Reeve, Dan Goldfarb, Juan Ocampo, Ryan Stetz Organizations: Team USA, USA, Olympic, WNBA, Las Vegas Aces, Russia, doesn’t, USA’s, Germany, Minnesota Lynx, Lynx, Japan Locations: Paris, Barcelona, Spain, Japan, Belgium, Germany

We'll show you how to watch USA vs. Japan from anywhere, including a free streaming option. How to watch USA vs. Japan in the USThe entirety of the Olympics, including today's USA vs. Japan game, will be available to live stream on Peacock. Check price at FuboHow to watch USA vs. Japan in the UKThe USA vs. Japan game will live stream on Eurosport in the UK, along with complete coverage of the rest of the Olympics. How to watch USA vs. Japan in AustraliaThe USA vs. Japan game, in addition to select other Olympic coverage, will be available to live stream through 9Now in Australia. How to watch USA vs. Japan from anywhereIf you happen to be away from Australia when the game tips off, you can still tune in to the above free option using a VPN.

Persons: USA's, it's, Diana Taurasi, A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Brittney, we've, Peacock, Fubo, Stan Sport, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, States women's basketball, Japan, USA, Tokyo Olympics, today's, NBC, Peacock, Eurosport, BBC Locations: States, Japan, USA, Germany, Belgium, Australia, 9Now, Australian

Learn moreThis year's Olympic basketball lineup is shaping up to be an all-star showdown. We've scoured all of the streaming options out there to compile the best info on where to watch Olympic basketball, including free streaming options for select games. Where to watch Olympic basketball in the USAll Olympic basketball games will be available to live stream on Peacock. Where to watch Olympic basketball in AustraliaTons of Olympic coverage will be available to live stream through 9Now in Australia, a free option that only requires account creation to use. Where to watch Olympic basketball in FranceFrance.TV is the French home of the Olympics.

Persons: We've, —, Diana Taurasi, A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart —, LeBron James, Steph Curry, we've, Peacock, Stan Sport, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, Tokyo, France, US, Olympic, NBC, Peacock, Sling, Bravo, Basketball, Eurosport, BBC, Olympics Locations: United States, Japan, Australia, USA, 9Now, France

On Today’s Episode:Arson Disrupts Trains Ahead of Opening Ceremony at Olympics, by Aurelien Breeden, John Yoon and Andrew DasHarris Narrows Gap Against Trump, Times/Siena Poll Finds, by Shane Goldmacher, Ruth Igielnik and Camille BakerObama Endorses Harris for the Democratic Nomination, by Jazmine Ulloa and Reid J. EpsteinSpeculation Swirls About What Hit Trump. An Analysis Suggests It Was a Bullet, by Malachy Browne, Devon Lum, and Alexander CardiaTwo Top Mexican Cartel Leaders Are Arrested by U.S. Authorities, by Alan Feuer and Natalie Kitroeff

Persons: Aurelien Breeden, John Yoon, Andrew Das, Shane Goldmacher, Ruth Igielnik, Camille Baker Obama, Harris, Jazmine Ulloa, Reid J, Epstein, Malachy Browne, Devon Lum, Alexander Cardia, Alan Feuer, Natalie Kitroeff Organizations: Times, Democratic, Mexican, U.S . Authorities Locations: Trump

☆ 'Deadpool & Wolverine' has one end-credits scene — here's what happens
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "Deadpool & Wolverine." "Deadpool & Wolverine" is finally in theaters, and you're going to want to stick around until the very end. Although the character sacrificed himself in the 2017 movie "Logan," Jackman returns as a Wolverine variant in "Deadpool & Wolverine." 20th Century FoxIn "Deadpool & Wolverine," Chris Evans reprises his role as the lovable-yet-cocky Johnny Storm/Human Torch. The "Deadpool & Wolverine" end-credits scene milks Evans' cameo for everything it's worth by elaborating on the moment that led to Johnny's brutal death.

Persons: —, Shawn Levy, Ryan Reynolds, Wade Wilson, Deadpool, Hugh Jackman's Logan, Wolverine, Jackman, Fox Jackman, Logan, Reynolds, Patrick Stewart, Charles Xavier, X, Halle, Chris Evans, Johnny Storm Chris Evans, Johnny Storm, Steve Rogers, Captain America, Johnny, they're, Cassandra Nova, Emma Corrin, Cassandra, Jay Maidment, what's, milks Evans, Wade, he's Organizations: Service, Business, Marvel, Halle Berry, Century Fox, Disney, Fox, TVA, Marvel Studios

☆ Credit Card Rewards Are Making Us Jerks, Causing Fights Among Friends
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

He's not doing all this out of the kindness of his heart; he's doing it because he wants the credit-card rewards. In a recent poll from Ipsos, 71% of Americans surveyed said they had some sort of rewards, points, or cash-back card, and 80% of those with such a card said they valued their rewards. But maybe we love our credit-card rewards too much, to the point that it's making us act in less-than-ideal ways toward those we hold near and dear. But credit-card rewards are, indeed, making things uncomfortable. I recently booked a fight with a friend who remarked she'd gotten some $300 in travel credit from her rewards card.

Persons: Pam, she's, It's, He's, Jane, Joe, there's, Mary fuming, Matt Schulz, Taylor Swift, I'm, Jen, who's, She'd, nonpoints, Emily Thompson, Guy, they'd, Ted Rossman, —, Danielle Bayard Jackson, she'd, Thompson, I'd, Matt, " Schulz, LendingTree, they've, Emily Stewart Organizations: brunch, LendingTree, American, Business Locations: San Francisco, Ipsos, Singapore, Chicago, Alaska, Florida

On Today’s Episode:The Beginning of Biden’s Long Goodbye, by Peter BakerNetanyahu Delivers a Forceful Defense of Israel to Applause in Congress, by Annie Karni and David E. SangerThe Illicit Flow of Technology to Russia Goes Through This Hong Kong Address, by Aaron Krolik and Paul Mozur

Persons: Biden’s, Peter Baker Netanyahu, Annie Karni, David E, Aaron Krolik, Paul Mozur Organizations: Israel, Applause, Sanger, Technology, Hong Locations: Russia, Hong Kong

☆ To understand what's going on in 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' read this quick recap of what's happened with the 'X-Men' characters since 2000
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewHugh Jackman has finally returned to play the iconic Marvel hero Wolverine, AKA Logan, in "Deadpool & Wolverine." Deadpool and Wolverine first crossed paths in 'X-Men: Origins - Wolverine'Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in "X-Men: Origins - Wolverine." Advertisement"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" is infamous among fans for its terrible depiction of Wolverine's history and key characters from the "X-Men" universe. It was a tongue-in-cheek way of wiping "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" from the history books. Hopefully, "Deadpool & Wolverine" will live up to fans' high expectations when it arrives in theaters on July 26.

Persons: —, Hugh Jackman, Wolverine, It's, Logan, Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Fox, X, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Jean Grey, Famke Janssen, Reynolds, Wade Wilson, William Stryker, Danny Huston, Stryker, Deadpool, Michael Fassbender, Dafne Keen, Jean, He's, Yashida, Stewart, McKellen, Laura, Stefan Kapičić, Fox Reynolds, Ed Skrein, Josh Brolin, Russell Collins, Julian Dennison, Collins, Collins doesn't, Vanessa, Morena Organizations: Service, Marvel, Disney, Century Fox, Business, of Mutants, Studios Audiences, Force, Studios, Cable Locations: Logan, Canada, Japan

☆ Saks Fifth Avenue in San Francisco will require all shoppers make an appointment. The controversial move could solve a major headache.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewSaks Fifth Avenue shoppers visiting the brand's San Francisco store may need something they previously haven't: a reservation. AdvertisementThese appointment-only stores also require fewer staff, and the San Francisco Chronicle reported that the company will lay off an unspecified number of workers. Just as Union Square is a major center of retail in San Francisco, it has also been a statistical epicenter of retail crime. Advertisement"This move is essentially about Saks trying to make the San Francisco store work better," Saunders told BI. The San Francisco Standard spoke with several shoppers in the area who expressed disappointment at Saks becoming less accessible to regular people.

Persons: —, Larry Bruce, Neiman Marcus, Amanda Lai, McMillanDoolittle, Neil Saunders, Saunders, Breitling, Lange, Söhne, Patek Philippe, Emily Stewart Organizations: Service, Saks, Business, Gucci, San Francisco Chronicle, Nordstrom, Rolex, San Francisco Locations: San Francisco, Napa, Palo Alto, Las Vegas, L.A, New York, Union, Switzerland

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