Business News
Lululemon Speaks Out Against Its Founder, Calling Him ‘Misguided’ and His Ideas ‘Outdated’
For the first time, the company is publicly firing back at its founder — and urging shareholders to reject his board takeover.
Controversy
Business News
Black Executive Declines Board Appointment After CEO Mistook Him for a Valet
Attorney Adonis Hoffman rescinded his bid to be a board member at broadcast company Tegna after CEO Dave Lougee allegedly handed him his valet ticket.
By Derek Major
Business News
Papa John’s Founder Tries to Clarify Eyebrow-Raising Comment Made During Interview
John Schnatter turned heads on social media after he told OANN that he was trying to "get rid of" the N-word in his vocabulary.
By Justin Chan
Thought Leaders
How to Navigate the Murky Waters of Taking a Stand on Social Issues
Use your clout as an entrepreneur to be the change agent you wish to see in the world.
Online Presence
Small Business Strong: How to Effectively Take a Stand on Social Media
Listen before speaking out, and prepare your people in advance for dealing with controversy.
Building a Business
This U.K. Startup Wants to Be the New Airbnb of Hospitals — But People Aren’t Having It
Would you stay in a stranger's home to recover and trust them to take care of you?
By Rose Leadem
Business News
The Fight Over Water: When Business and Politics Collide
Controversial water project is back up for debate.
By Sherry Gray
Business News
Patent Office Sides With Kylie Minogue: Kylie Jenner’s Attempt to Trademark Shared First Name Is Not Cool
The singer's representatives had dismissed Jenner as a 'secondary reality television star' in their bid to stop her from trademarking the name 'Kylie' in the U.S.
By Laura Entis
Business News
Zara Is the Latest Perpetrator of T-Shirt Outrage Thanks to a Gluten-Themed Crop Top
The retailer pulled a shirt that reads: 'Are You Gluten Free?' after it drew mixed reactions.
By Laura Entis
Business News
After Sexist Comments, Tennis Tournament Chief Raymond Moore Resigns
His comments on women in tennis were widely denounced, including by Serena Williams and Martina Navratilova.
By Reuters
Business News
FTC Orders ‘Brain Training’ Company Lumosity to Pay $2 Million Over Deceptive Advertising Practices
'Lumosity simply did not have the science to back up its ads,' said the FTC's director of consumer protection.
By Laura Entis
Tech
Will Genetically Modified Salmon Help Feed the World, or Drive the Species to Extinction?
Although the polarizing product likely won't come to market for years, it's already making waves.
By Laura Entis
Business News
SXSW Festival Cancels Gamer Panels After Threats of Violence
'Maintaining civil and respectful dialogue within the big tent is more important than any particular session,' the event's director said in a statement.
By Laura Entis
Human Resources
Reddit CEO Ellen Pao Issues an Apology for the Direction of the Site
'We screwed up.'
By Laura Entis
Marketing
Under Armour Pulls ‘Band of Ballers’ T-Shirt After Complaints
The shirt featured an image meant to evoke associations with a famous Iwo Jima photograph.
By Carly Okyle
Tech
30 or Older? Sorry, You’ll Have to Pay Twice as Much to Use Tinder’s New Premium Features.
The viral dating app stirs up yet more controversy with its Tinder Plus pricing structure.