Portland’s airport now has two new small shops that borrow names from local businesses. One is called Sheridan Fruit Company, named after a grocery that closed in February after 110 years. The other is Topaz Farm, a nod to a farm on Sauvie Island that reopened in 2020 under a new label. Both shops s
The White House plans to reveal a new deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on pricing for their drugs. This move comes after the company was one of the few chosen to negotiate. Regeneron, which makes treatments like the Covid-19 antibody combo, didn’t comment right away. Their stock price jumped ove
Back in the early 2010s, a Wall Street trader named Greg Bartoli bought three mini-golf courses in Florida with a simple goal: create a place where parents could watch sports while their kids played safely nearby. The first spot, Lighthouse Cove, paired two 18-hole courses with a sports bar and ice
When you launch something new, the market doesn’t always get it right away. In fast-moving fields like real estate tech, the first label that sticks often stays for years, even if it’s wrong. Founders can spend months just correcting misunderstandings instead of building their actual product. The pr
At 85, most people are winding down, but one entrepreneur is charging full steam ahead without a salary. His goal? Making healthcare cheaper, faster, and easier to access for everyone. Back in 2006, he cofounded a company that let migrant workers video-call their families and send money at the same
When premium clothing brand BOSS steps into tennis, it isn’t just about slapping a logo on shirts. The Italian label has quietly built a tennis empire piece by piece, starting with a grass-court tournament in Stuttgart where players wear BOSS clothes while hitting powerful serves. The Boss Open isn’
A sports bar in Cleveland called The W is closing its doors after just twelve months in the Gordon Square area. The announcement came with a short but excited social media post: “Big moves coming, Cleveland. ” The owners plan to shut down the current location on May 3rd, but they’re not leaving the
The PGA Tour just let go of 56 full-time workers—about 4% of its team. Another 73 open spots won’t be filled either. But here’s the twist: they’re planning to add at least 30 new full-time roles soon. Why the shuffle? Money talks. A $1. 5 billion cash injection from a private equity group last year
A young founder recently launched a yerba mate brand called Sollos, mixing the South American drink with tropical flavors like coconut and pineapple. The cans are bright and eye-catching, designed to stand out on shelves. But something feels off to many people. Sollos isn’t just another trendy drink
A major shift is happening in Hollywood as Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders agreed to sell the company to an outside investor group led by Skydance, with Paramount stepping in as the new owner. The deal, valued at $81 billion for the company itself, jumps to nearly $111 billion when factoring in
