At a time of rising demand for products that come from businesses run by people of color, Chana Ewing launched GEENIE, an online beauty store and community of “culture-first brands.”
Luxury leather goods brand Parker Clay is empowering women in Ethiopia through employment.
The sneaker and apparel resale market has not just survived amid the pandemic but thrived, says GOAT Group co-founder and CEO Eddy Lu. He joined Yahoo Finance to discuss the growth of the global resale marketplace and why he believes shopping online is “superior” to the brick-and-mortar experience.
Nike on Thursday unveiled the Air Jordan 35, the latest iteration of a shoe first introduced by NBA legend Michael Jordan all the way back in 1984. S
Analysts believe that investments Nike has made in its digital business since former tech CEO John Donahoe took the helm this year are just starting to pay off.
Sportswear giant Nike (NKE) will report Q1 earnings after the bell on September 22. Analysts polled by Bloomberg expect Nike to report adjusted earnings per share of 46 cents on revenue of $9.1 billion.
As global COVID-19 cases continue to tick upward, schools around the U.S. are struggling to reopen during the pandemic. Dr. Michael Saag, associate dean for global health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, joined Yahoo Finance to discuss schools’ problems across the country.
Teacher pay penalty declines but persists according to a new study done by the Economic Policy Institute
It’s been a rough week for the millions of children, parents, educators, and city officials involved in the reopening of New York City schools.
Arne Duncan served as secretary of education under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2015. Today Duncan is advocating for #BackToSchoolSolutions, a new community-oriented campaign founded by Arianna Huffington aimed at sourcing first-hand stories and ideas for how communities can help U.S. children this back-to-school season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Duncan tells Yahoo Finance that the burden of finding solutions for schools amid the pandemic is falling to those at the local level as a result of a “lack of leadership” from the federal government.
When two LatinX children made headlines for doing their online school work in a California Taco Bell parking lot because they didn’t have internet at home, it called attention to the the harsh reality students of color disproportionately face in the U.S. when it comes to virtual learning in the COVID-19 era.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things in U.S. society, including how Americans work and go to school. It’s also changing where people want to live. Marc Rogers, CEO of the moving company UniGroup, joined Yahoo Finance to discuss the company’s high demand as many Americans look to relocate.
Pam Hemminger, mayor of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, joined Yahoo Finance to discuss how the shift to mostly remote learning at UNC-Chapel Hill is impacting businesses in the city.
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten joined Yahoo Finance to discuss concerns the union has about school reopening.
The COVID-19 pandemic is stretching U.S. educators to their limits and forcing them to use their own money not just for pens and markers but for masks, hand sanitizers, wipes, and other supplies they need to keep themselves and their students safe.
A 16-year-old student was arrested Thursday for allegedly bringing down Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ (M-DCPS) virtual learning platform, which had been down for several days. According to the M-DCPS, district detectives traced the IP address responsible for the attacks to the student, who is a junior at South Miami Senior High School.
In a speech focusing on education, presidential candidate Joe Biden criticized the Trump administration for its lack of leadership regarding the re-opening of U.S. schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The largest school district in the country is delaying restarting in-person learning after largest teachers union pushes back.
Nike is getting into the maternity clothing market with the creation of Nike (M). According to Nike, the new line of maternity clothing looks to bring sports science to maternity apparel.
New data from the Monster shows that the field of education is garnering increased attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monster career expert Vicki Salemi tells Yahoo Finance that job searches and postings have spiked as the nation tries to figure out its back-to-school situation. Searches for “education” and “teacher” have increased dramatically since April.
A recent survey from Monster Worldwide shows that 27% of parents feel unsupported by their employers this back-to-school season.
Nike's decision to end relationships with several wholesalers is a win for the Swoosh brand, according to Susquehanna International Group.
Nike is kicking off a week-long celebration of the life and times of Kobe Bryant in what the brand is dubbing “Mamba Week.” The weeklong celebration kicks off on August 23, which would’ve been Bryant’s 42nd birthday. The tribute includes programming and product launches in honor of the NBA legend. Bryant was tragically killed in a helicopter crash on January 26 alongside his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, fraudulent goods are a $509 billion international criminal enterprise. Michael Hanson, senior executive vice president of the Retail Industry Leaders Association, joined Yahoo Finance to discuss how retailers are looking to fight counterfeit goods as part of the Buy Safe America Coalition.
Susquehanna International Group is raising its price target for Nike from $130 to $150 off the strength of the Swoosh brand’s “Consumer Direct Offense.”
