Plant-based fish and new packaging: How Bumble Bee tuna is trying to make a comeback | CNN

March 3, 2020March 2, 2020 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

It may not seem like the best time to be in charge of Bumble Bee.

The canned tuna industry has faced all manner of scandals over the past several years. Along with its competitors, Bumble Bee was implicated in a price-fixing scheme four years ago. Bumble Bee agreed to plead guilty for its role in the conspiracy and to pay a $25 million criminal fine. And last year, the company filed for bankruptcy, blaming its “recent and significant legal challenges.” It has since been acquired by FCF, a Taiwanese fishing company.

Heathrow’s third runway blocked due to Paris climate accords | Fast Company

February 28, 2020February 27, 2020 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

The project to expand London’s Heathrow airport was first proposed in 2009, and it has had a turbulent journey since. It was initially backed by a Labour government, canceled a year later, revived, then backed by a Conservative government in 2018. Proponents have touted the plan as a source of extra jobs, additional air routes, and fewer delays. The U.K. Department of Transport has estimated an economic benefit of £61 billion, or $79 billion, over the next 60 years.

But now, in one of the most concrete displays of global climate goals, a Court of Appeal ruling deemed the plan “legally fatal,” on the basis that it conflicts with the climate accords. It’s the first time that the Paris Agreement has been the rationale for a significant ruling anywhere in the world.

Supreme Oreos Are Now Selling For Over $91,000 On eBay | Forbes

February 27, 2020February 25, 2020 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Oreos may be easy to grab off any grocery store shelf, but Nabisco’s latest sandwich cookie is a little more exclusive. Thanks to some great branding and exclusive status, by Supreme.

Supreme, the Manhattan-based streetwear brand known for its limited edition drops. that is, highly anticipated new collection releases, which attract long lines and high resale prices online, released details of its newest collection on Monday, February 17. Supreme drops are renowned for attracting lines of fans and resellers several hours, or days, before the collection is sold in-store, managed by bouncers controlling crowds. Shoppers are also often only permitted to buy new wares in limited quantities, to move the line and also deter the re-sellers who hype up the exclusive goods and flip impressive profits.

Would You Sell Your Data For Profit? Survey Says ‘No’ | Digital Trends

February 25, 2020February 24, 2020 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

The vast majority of people would never sell their personal data for a profit, according to a new survey released on Monday.

The survey, conducted by the small consumer protection site Consumer Champion revealed that 63% of respondents would not sell their data. Only 3% of respondents said they would; 9% said it would depend on the price.

In the controversy over data privacy and data protection, advertisers are soon going to have to find new ways to target their intended audiences. New regulations in place like the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California’s California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) are intended to give internet users more information about what has happened to their data, and, ideally, opt out of such use if they so wish.

Wells Fargo reaches $3bn fake accounts settlement | BBC News

February 24, 2020February 23, 2020 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Wells Fargo, a major US bank, has agreed to pay $3bn (£2.3bn) to resolve a government investigation into its sales practices, including opening millions of fake customer accounts.

The bank admitted it had wrongly collected millions of dollars in fees, misused customer information and harmed the credit rating of customers.

The settlement comes about four years after the scandal first erupted.

It has already forced out two chief executives and led to hefty fines.

Since 2018, Wells Fargo has been operating under an order from the US Federal Reserve that limits its growth.

Coinbase becomes a Visa Principal Member to double down on debit card | TechCrunch

February 20, 2020February 19, 2020 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Cryptocurrency company Coinbase has been working with Paysafe to issue the Coinbase Card, a Visa debit card that works with your Coinbase account balance. The company is now a Visa Principal Member, which should help Coinbase rely less on Paysafe and control a bigger chunk of the card payment stack.

Coinbase says it is the only cryptocurrency company that has reached that level of certification. The company will offer the Coinbase Card in more markets in the future. The new status could open up more possibilities and features as well.

Coronavirus Outbreak Creates iPhone Shortage | Entrepreneur

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The coronavirus outbreak has “temporarily constrained” the iPhone supply chain in China, which has been hit hardest by the illness. As a result, Apple expects to miss the $63 billion to $67 billion in sales it projected to rake in this quarter.

“These iPhone supply shortages will temporarily affect revenues worldwide,” the company said in an investors’ note.

Here’s Why Insta Removed Its IGTV Button | CoolBusinessIdeas.com

February 18, 2020February 17, 2020 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Instagram is removing the IGTV button from the main screen of its app because “very few” people tap on it.

The decision was confirmed to TechCrunch by a spokesperson for the Facebook-owned company, who claimed that members of the Instagram community are instead “finding IGTV content through previews in Feed, the IGTV channel in Explore, creators’ profiles, and the standalone app.”

The spokesperson said that “very few are clicking into the IGTV icon,” and so there’s little reason to have it there.

Watch this very good dog invade a pro soccer match | Mashable

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Everybody loves a good sports dog. The world was particularly blessed on Sunday when a very good dog invaded a Turkish soccer pitch, trying to get in on the action.

The very furry and adorable incident happened during a TFF First League match between Fatih Karagumruk Spor and Giresunspor in Istanbul, Turkey.

The dog took the field like a new version of Air Bud: World Pup and chased after the ball, interrupting play but embracing sweet, sweet freedom in all its glory.

Pier 1 files for bankruptcy | CNN

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Pier 1, the troubled home furnishings retailer that has closed hundreds of stores in recent years, filed for bankruptcy Monday.

The company, based in Fort Worth, Texas, released a statement saying that it reached a plan with lenders to provide it with $256 million. It will try to find a buyer for the company.

Pier 1 (PIR) previously announced it will close up to 450 stores, including all its locations in Canada. Around 400 stores have already closed or started going-out-of-business sales, according to the statement.