Foxtrot was one of the more compelling retail formats of the post-pandemic era. Founded with a focus on selling upscale local and innovative brands, the fast growing chain had opened over 30 locations across the country since 2014. Not long after securing $100 million in Series C funding in 2022, the chain took on another
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In this article ULCC Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Frontier Airlines plane lands at the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas on Feb. 27, 2020. Elizabeth Page Brumley | Tribune News Service | Getty Images Frontier Airlines said it will stop charging customers a fee to change their flights, taking a page from
Pacing across the campus of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, Kevin “K-Anthony” Fowler is out of breath and running late for class. It is a brisk morning, the chill in the air a stark contrast to the warmth of his homeland, almost 3,000 kilometers away in the farming parish of Trelawny, Jamaica, where his
On this Endangered Species Day it is appropriate to consider how our efforts to preserve and protect our planet’s biodiversity can be reconciled with the need to feed a still-growing human population and particularly with growing global demand for protein. It takes a great deal of land to produce the food for humanity, and historically
In this article NRDS UAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Klaus Vedfelt | Digitalvision | Getty Images If you plan to spend money on travel as the days get longer, sunnier and warmer, be careful: It could leave you with high-interest debt you will still be paying off through the fall and winter. Almost
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin W hen I first met Ohio farmer Lee Jones, I was struck by what he told me about where his farm, The Chef’s Garden, sits. Close to the shores of Lake Erie, where humid winds meet sandy soils that were once the bottom of the lake
CAULIPOWER, the better-for-you brand that has been disrupting the frozen aisle with delicious, better-for-you, gluten-free innovations since 2017, has named veteran CPG executive, Tyler Ricks, as the new CEO of the company. Ricks joins CAULIPOWER from the beverage brand, Super Coffee. Ricks has been a member of CAULIPOWER’s Board of Directors since 2022. With his
Gone are the days when wine tasting was confined to local wineries or national borders. Today’s consumers crave authentic wine experiences in the land where it’s cultivated. In Europe, where the wine economy is predominantly export-driven, tasting rooms tend to be family-operated. That means there may be just one person serving visitors, and appointments are
Two iconic Manhattan restaurants, with over 200 years of history combined, has teamed up to create a dish featuring their most popular menu items. The downtown landmarks just revealed the ‘Pastrogi’, a Pastrami Pierogi made with Katz’s pastrami as the filling of Veselka’s signature Ukrainian dumpling. Weeks of testing and trials by both restaurants led
Red Lobster’s closure of dozens of restaurants is attracting a lot of attention, and you can bet that people are looking for lessons. The nation’s biggest seafood chain is now in the middle of the biggest restaurant equipment auction to date. A website indicates auctions at nearly 50 closing restaurants, but the number listed on
Founders: Ariel Cohen (CEO), Ilan TwigLaunched: 2015Headquarters: Palo Alto, CaliforniaFunding: $1.5 billionValuation: $9.2 billionKey technologies: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, machine learningIndustry: Travel, enterprise technologyPrevious appearances on Disruptor 50 List: 0 Persephone Kavallines Corporate travel planning can be a headache. Flights, car rentals and hotels might be booked through different platforms. Payment can be through company cards or
Matera, Italy Fifty years ago, Matera was one of the poorest towns in western Europe, with some 20,000 people crammed into the sassi, a honeycomb of ancient and cave dwellings hidden in the ravine below the town. They were cleared in the Sixties and until recently had remained derelict. Now, some 2,000 people have returned,
New Zealand, a country known for its breathtaking landscapes and innovative cuisine, has also carved quite a niche for itself in the world of fine wines. Celebrated for their vibrant flavors, distinctive characteristics, and exceptional quality. Let’s delve into the world of New Zealand wines, their rich history, and what makes them stand out. Plus,
While only 25% of chefs in the U.S. identify as female, an even smaller 11% identify as Asian, and even fewer lead their own kitchens. Among this small subset is chef Losa Yi, executive chef at Genesis House Restaurant. Born in Korea, Losa Salvieus Yi discovered her love for cooking at a young age, later
In this article ITC-IN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Calls for Indian travelers to boycott the Maldives is “absolutely” helping Sri Lanka’s travel industry, the country’s Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said Thursday. “The Maldives issue is … helping us,” Fernando told CNBC, referencing a social media row in January that resulted in a sharp
All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. Mauritius is heaven for active families. This pocket-sized
The Venice Biennale 2024 is a feast for the senses, drawing hundreds of thousands of art enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the world’s most lavish showcase of contemporary art — and the city hosting it. Of course, with so much cutting-edge contemporary art to see across the city, it’s also the kind of event that
Kismet; Photo: Steffen Mayer Lürssen has delivered Kismet, which left the shipyard on May 7 and embarked on her maiden voyage. The 122m superyacht is spending her first season in the Mediterranean and is available for charter through Cecil Wright. Kismet’s state-of-the-art technology includes a cutting-edge hybrid power train and a full-electric mode, making it among the
In this article ALK AAL HA DAL JBLU UAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Aerial view of United Airlines passenger planes docked in a terminal of Newark Airport in Newark, New Jersey, on May 11, 2024. Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty Images Major airlines and an industry trade association asked a federal appeals
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin This week’s Current Climate, which every Monday brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability. Sign up to get it in your inbox every week. Curbing climate-warming emissions on a global scale is a massive effort, but not all the news is bad. In