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How Do You Prefer to Holiday Shop?
While perusing the news, I noticed two seemingly conflicting stories right beside each other on the same site. The headlines: "Online Retail Thriving This Holiday Season" and "A Site to Help People Shop Online Attracts Investors."
The two articles aren't actually contradictory, the first is a welcome optimistic look at the future of e-commerce with Forrester Research reporting that most online retailers turned a profit in 2008 as business continues to grow.
Productivity Advice From White House Deputy Chief of Staff
There's no denying White House Deputy Chief of Staff Mona Sutphen is a busy woman. She works for Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, coordinating the president's public-policy priorities, a position that makes me tired just thinking about it. The multitasking maven shared some of her proven productivity secrets with this month's Self magazine.
Hillary Talks Sexism, Obama's Job Offer, and Mad Men to Vogue
Hillary Clinton finally sat down for a long-overdue Vogue interview. She offended editor Anna Wintour during the primaries by turning down the fashion mag out fear of looking "too feminine." And though she won't be on the December cover, the article is as substantial and satisfying as a cover story.
Starbucks Says No to Breakfast and Cannibalization
Starbucks has been taking baby steps towards improving its business model and image, as proven with their recent $1 short brew testing and their latest announcement that they're getting rid of hot breakfast sandwiches. Truthfully, I never noticed they even offered breakfast sandwiches, but CEO Howard D. Schultz explained that they interfere with the smell of coffee.
Breaking News: Luella is No More
I unfortunately have to break some very sad news to you as one of London's best loved fashion labels, Luella, is no more. The announcement came today as WWD revealed that the long term investor Club 21 have walked away from the design house.
According to a statement, VSQ Limited who operated the Luella business have reluctantly “taken the decision not to invest further in its relationship with Luella Bartley Limited.” Bartley commented, "This is a very disappointing situation for everyone involved with the brand…I very much appreciate the support that VSQ has given me, but it is upsetting not to be able to protect jobs in this difficult economic climate.
Justin, Jessica, and Nicole Share Jay-Z's Golden State of Mind
Jay-Z brought out a star-studded crowd for his show in LA last night. Jamie Foxx checked out the show as news broke that he'll be bringing back his favorite '90s alter ego, and Justin Timberlake took a break from practicing his golf game to walk hand-in-hand with Jessica Biel. Nicole Richie had a busy weekend of red carpet events, but she kept going with Samantha Ronson by her side.
Let's Just Call It Layoff Day 2009
Monday was a doozy for economic news. In one fell swoop, several major global companies announced their plans to lay off thousands of workers. Collectively, the businesses plan to eliminate more than 65,000 jobs around the world.
On the Market: Zagat Survey
I'm sure you've all seen the little burgundy stickers on restaurant doors, boasting businesses as Zagat rated. Tim and Nina Zagat founded the company in 1979, which got its start as a two-page typed list based on New York restaurant reviews from friends. It has broadened its critiquing wings to cover everything from Indian food to Thai massages, and they're sold worldwide in multiple languages.
Goldman Sachs Tells Employees to Drink From the Tap
Normally, something like cutting free canned soda and bottled water from the list of employee perks wouldn't be news, but when the company in question is reputably rich Goldman Sachs the headlines will surely follow. The drink bins that were scattered around the company's offices were pulled from the floor and have left the traders to fend for themselves. While a Goldman spokeswoman wouldn't comment, one insider said, "When business declines you have to cut somewhere and perks are a lot easier to cut than jobs."
Robert Pattinson Shows Some Skin in Vanity Fair Italia
Don't adjust your screens — that is the small of Robert Pattinson's back being prominently featured in the November issue of Vanity Fair Italia. It's the latest hot cover for the Twilight star, as he and Kristen Stewart make the rounds before New Moon hits theaters later this month. Rob had a busy week of promoting the film in Japan, and he's off now to LA for the big press weekend.
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