Charter Communications CEO Chris Winfrey has made it clear that he wants the pay-TV bundle to survive. However, he believes that it’s time for the industry to embrace a new approach. The recent blackouts of Disney-owned networks on Charter’s Spectrum service have served as a wake-up call for media content companies. Traditionally, blackouts occur as
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As we approach the end of the summer season, a peculiar trend has emerged in recent years – the early arrival of fall-themed food and beverages in restaurants and retailers. Traditionally, Halloween candy and pumpkin spice lattes would make their debut after Labor Day, signaling the start of fall. However, in the past few years,
Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, is making strategic moves to attract more sellers to its third-party marketplace and strengthen its online presence. With the aim of closing the wide gap with e-commerce giant Amazon, Walmart has initiated its inaugural Walmart Marketplace Seller Summit, a two-day event that brings together over 1,500 sellers from various industries.
The Biden administration has recently released a highly-anticipated list of drugs subject to price negotiations between manufacturers and Medicare. This move aims to tackle the issue of high drug costs for older adults in the United States. The list specifically highlights the drugs with the highest spending under Medicare Part D, which covers prescription medications,
The renowned Brazilian beauty conglomerate, Natura & Co, is currently contemplating the sale of The Body Shop. This decision comes as the skin care and cosmetics line experiences yet another quarter of declining sales, as stated in a recent securities filing. In an effort to explore all possible avenues, the board of directors at Natura
As contract negotiations continue between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and major automakers, General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis, the possibility of strikes has become a prominent concern. UAW members have overwhelmingly granted union leaders authorization to call strikes, although final vote tallies are still being determined. This article explores the implications and potential consequences
In a surprising turn of events, the collaboration between director Greta Gerwig, Mattel, and Warner Bros. Discovery has taken North America by storm. The movie based on the iconic doll, “Barbie,” has shattered records and secured its place as the highest-grossing film of the year, surpassing even the popular “Super Mario Bros. Movie.” With a
The ongoing strike between Hollywood studios and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has entered its 100th day, causing significant disruptions in the production of TV shows and movies. As negotiations continue, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) has made its latest contract proposal public in an effort to address the key
The real estate market experienced a setback in July, with sales of previously owned homes dropping by 2.2% compared to June. The National Association of Realtors reported that the annualized rate of sales reached 4.07 million units, reflecting a significant decline of 16.6% compared to the same period last year. These figures indicate that July
During last week’s Monterey Car Week, the classic-car market experienced signs of slowing down. Although the total sales for the auctions reached $397 million, making it the second-highest total ever recorded, it was a 16% drop from the previous year’s record-breaking total of $473 million. This decline, combined with high-profile disappointments on the auction block,