The latest AI coding startup valuation headline out of Silicon Valley is turning heads across the software world. Reports suggest Cognition, the company behind the AI coding agent Devin, is already in talks to raise fresh capital at a valuation near $40 billion. That figure comes just months after the company closed a $1 billion […]
A Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños served at Qdoba and Chipotle has sickened hundreds of people across 27 states, forcing both chains to pull the peppers from their menus. Beyond the immediate health scare, the incident is a reminder of how fragile supply chain traceability can be when produce moves quickly from farm to fork. […]
The recent On revenue miss has retail watchers asking a familiar question: was this a real demand slowdown, or simply a currency mirage? The Swiss footwear brand posted constant currency net sales growth of 21.6% in its latest quarter, a number that sounds strong on its own but still fell short of what analysts expected. […]
The shopping startup Phia, co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is facing renewed scrutiny after reports surfaced that its leaders reportedly knew about a cookie stuffing scandal tied to the company for months before it became public. The allegations center on how Phia’s browser extension tracked affiliate links, raising questions about transparency and trust […]
Logistics automation is moving from pilot projects to full-scale deployment at two of the industry’s biggest players. FedEx has rolled out robotic trailer loading systems at a hub in Maryland, while Amazon is planning to double the number of robotic arms working across its network this year. Together, these moves signal that automation is no […]
DXL merger talks are now front and center for the big-and-tall apparel chain, which has quietly become one of the more closely watched stories in specialty retail. The company’s board chair has stepped in to run day-to-day operations after its chief executive retired, a move that lands right in the middle of a possible merger, […]
The countdown to discounted TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets is a small but telling signal for anyone tracking SaaS for small business trends. When founders, investors, and operators rush to save money on a major industry event, it shows how seriously the small business community treats access to new tools, ideas, and connections. For many owners, […]
Customs and Border Protection has now paid out $100 billion in IEEPA tariff refunds, a milestone that signals just how much money has moved between the government and importers since the tariffs were first challenged. For logistics operators and supply chain managers, this number is more than a headline. It reflects a massive, ongoing recalibration […]
Two very different retail stories broke this week, yet both point to the same underlying theme: marketplace strategy is now the deciding factor in whether a brand thrives or stalls. An activist investor is pushing to replace Ethan Allen’s entire board, arguing the furniture retailer needs fresh direction. Meanwhile, Rhode, the skincare line founded by […]
The startup Naïve just closed a $28.5 million round to build small business automation software that handles much of the grunt work involved in launching and running a company. Instead of just helping founders write code faster, the company wants its infrastructure to manage the unglamorous back office tasks that eat up time for every […]
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