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Amazon Is Seeking a Home for Its $5Bn Second Headquarters

Amazon.com is scouting North American cities for a second company headquarters, where it plans to hire as many as 50,000 full-time workers, the tech giant announced.

Nafta Talks Lurch Ahead Without Signs of Major Progress

The renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement sputtered forward on last week as officials from the United States, Canada and Mexico concluded their second round of talks with plenty of pleasantries but little major progress to announce.

Gas Will Be World's Primary Energy Source in 2035, Forecast Says

Oil and gas will be crucial components of the world's energy future, according to DNV GL's forecast of the energy transition. While renewable energy will grow its share of the energy mix, gas will become the largest single source of energy from 2034.

Mexican Businesses Have a New Way to Sell Goods in China Thanks to Alibaba

Chinese retail giant Alibaba's executive chairman Jack Ma and Mexican president Enrique Pena Nieto have backed an agreement that aims to help Mexican businesses sell goods in China using Alibaba's business-to-business trading site.

Mattress Disruption: Leesa Replaces Casper in West Elm's Stores As It Builds Out Its Brand

In the battle of the online mattress brands, Leesa Sleep has been something of a below-the-radar player as it has built up a brand with sales expected to reach at least $150m this year. The company's move today to sell its mattresses in West Elm's furniture and home décor stores, replacing Casper's, augurs in a new, louder era.

The Man Who Sold His Supermarket to Whole Foods Talks About the Future of Grocery Stores

Every Sunday morning, I head to my nearby Whole Foods and beat its 8 a.m. opening by several minutes. They let me in anyway.

Buzz Kill for Pot Farmers: Lower Prices

After decades of dodging law enforcement and fighting for legalization, U.S. marijuana growers face a new challenge: low prices.

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European Court Limits Employers' Right to Monitor Workers

Europe's human rights court this week limited the ability of companies to read employees' email, overturning an earlier ruling that seemed to give them broad leeway in monitoring workplace communications.

Counterfeit Yeezys and the Booming Sneaker Black Market

Kevin longed for a pair of Adidas' "pirate black" Yeezys, a charcoal-colored edition of the ultra-hip sneakers designed by rapper Kanye West.

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How to Master the Omnichannel Experience for Gen Z

It's no secret that Generation Z consumers (aged approximately 13 to 21) are highly connected and digitally immersed. In response, marketers have been quick to focus all their energy on trends like video and branded filters in an attempt to cater to these digital natives through Instagram, Snapchat and other mobile apps.

Opinion: Trade Associations Can Drive Their Industries Toward Progress in Sustainability

When most people hear the phrase "trade association," the first thing that comes to mind is likely industry trade conferences or perhaps lobbying. But someday soon, they just might think of sustainability.

Manufacturing Is One Bright Spot As U.S. Payrolls Miss Forecast

The U.S. economy added fewer employees than expected in August, the jobless rate rose and wages rose less than forecast, in a break from otherwise solid progress in the labor market.

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