: Bigger dogs, bigger bowls: Petco’s CEO says pandemic pooches are one factor behind the company’s growth
Pet adoptions soared during COVID-19, creating opportunity for Petco, the company's CEO said during the recent earnings announcement......»»
Small Business Big Mission: Cypress pool company makes waves through pandemic
When Covid-19 reached the Houston area in spring of 2020, travel came to a halt, and resorts and beaches were closed. This created an environment for pool companies to experience a bigger surge in demand......»»
A growth stock is a company expected to rise faster than the overall market, offering bigger gains for investors who don"t mind risk
Growth stocks are equities that outperform.....»»
Elon Musk says it"s now "impossible" to take Tesla private - and that a Starlink IPO is likely
"Tesla public company duties are a much bigger factor, but going private is impossible now (sigh)," Elon Musk tweeted Friday. Tesla CEO Elon Musk. .....»»
WPP says COVID-19 dragged March net sales down 7.9%, braces for bigger impact
WPP , the world's biggest advertising company, said net sales fell 3.3% in the first quarter, with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic dragging it down by 7.9% in March alone, prompting it to cut more costs......»»
Dow sheds 800 points as pandemic fears grip Wall Street
The Dow Jones Industrials shed 800 points on Monday as investors scurried to safer assets after a sharp rise in coronavirus cases outside China fueled fears of a bigger impact to global growth......»»
Slack forecasts bigger third-quarter loss, slowing revenue growth; shares tumble
Slack Technologies Inc forecast slowing revenue growth in the second half and a bigger-than-expected third-quarter loss in its first report as a public company on Wednesday, as it faces intense competition from Microsoft Corp and others......»»
JC Penney"s Return To Sales Growth Remains Unclear
Shares of J C Penney Company Inc (NYSE: JCP) continued to slump Wednesday after reporting bigger losses than expected and projecting.....»»
JC Penney"s Return To Sales Growth Remains Unclear
Shares of J C Penney Company Inc (NYSE: JCP) continued to slump Wednesday after reporting bigger losses than expected and projecting more losses for the rest of the year, keeping se.....»»
Cincinnati mortgage company sees explosive growth, looks for bigger office space
A burst of loan activity in March has put a Cincinnati mortgage company on pace to nearly double its volume from just three years ago. River City Mortgage, based in Norwood, generated $34 million in loan volume last month, co-founder and CEO Dan Hu.....»»
Why a Silicon Valley-area tech company is planting its roots in Overland Park
A tech company built in the Silicon Valley area wants to plant bigger roots in Overland Park. In fact, its area office will outpace growth at its California headquarters, and it's a strategic decision......»»
Plano cybersecurity company expands operations amid growth
A local cybersecurity company is getting some bigger digs as it adds employees to ramp up growth. Plano-based Critical Start is quintupling its site to about 15,000 square feet in the city where it was founded earlier this decade. The company, whic.....»»
WeWork Is Now the Biggest Occupier of Manhattan Office Space
Surpassing JPMorgan Chase, the co-working company now rents 5.3 million square feet in Manhattan. WeWork used to appeal primarily to startups, but its growth is accelerating by leasing to bigger firms like Verizon and Liberty Mutual......»»
Is Investing Premised on a Myth of Infinite Growth?
A company can't keep getting bigger forever -- or maybe it can. But can it do so without sacrificing ethics?.....»»
Softbank-backed unicorn Extend raises $260M, eyes bigger S.F. office space
With a massive funding raise that solidified the company's status as a unicorn, Extend is now looking for a bigger San Francisco office space for its growing workforce......»»
Home Depot posts blowout quarter as pandemic-fueled boom prolongs
Home Depot Inc on Tuesday reported a bigger-than-expected 31% jump in quarterly same-store sales, allaying concerns that the top U.S. home improvement chain would see pandemic-fueled demand easing as vaccinations gather steam......»»
General Mills buying Tyson Foods pet treats business for $1.2 billion
Pet foods, already a big seller for General Mills Inc., is about to get bigger: The company plans to buy the pet-treats business of Tyson Foods Inc. for $1.2 billion. The Golden Valley-based company said in a statement that the purchase includes a.....»»
How Zoom"s chief people officer handled unprecedented growth during the pandemic
Lynne Oldham boosted benefits for employees, helped the company meet increases in demand, and addressed racial inequity. Insider Lynne Oldham is the c.....»»
Steve"s Hot Dogs is moving to a bigger space this summer
The hot dog spot is running out of room in its current Tower Grove East location, according to a Facebook post shared Friday......»»
Hyatt Hotels post bigger loss as pandemic keeps people at home
U.S. hotel operator Hyatt Hotels Corp reported a bigger loss for the first quarter on Tuesday as people stayed at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
Business in the Age of COVID-19: Big tech’s trillion-dollar pandemic year may be just the beginning
This week concludes the first quarter earnings reports of the five biggest giants in tech, illustrating how much bigger Big Tech actually grew since the pandemic began a year ago, and their results are mind-numbing......»»