This Changes Things hosts Baker Machado and Hope King break down the biggest stories in business, technology, and retail. Macy's reported stronger than expected earnings, capitalizing on its real estate assets. Plus, why Amazon's Alexa may be in the doghouse for some brands.
Macy's earnings beat analysts' expectations signaling its turnaround may be gaining traction. Same-store sales were up 3% in January and the company sees that momentum continuing through 2018.
Plus, big consumer brands are not very happy with Amazon's Alexa. The growing popularity of voice search assistants is posing a threat to the biggest makers of household items...already dealing with the rise of e-commerce. Unlike in stores and on online, where brands get plenty of exposure, voice search assistants often direct shoppers to a single product...usually selected by an algorithm without any input from the sellers.
Pete Nicoletti, Global CISO at Check Point, explains why it’s so difficult to legislate against A.I. disinformation and why it’s a concern going into the 2024 election.
Michelle Freyre, Clinique Global Brand President, discusses the company's latest ventures and why skin advice should always come from a trusted source.
Jason Tartick, small business expert and TurboTax Live Partner (who you may recognize from 'The Bachelorette'), shares his tips for making sure your taxes are flawless this year.
Christine Short, Head of Research, Global Corporate Events at Wall Street Horizon, a TMX Company, breaks down the biggest takeaways from companies’ quarterly results.
TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position as lawmakers in Washington move forward with a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on the platform.
Bryan West, Gannett’s Taylor Swift reporter, recaps the many, many, theories and Easter eggs Swifties are debating as her ‘Eras Tour’ film comes to Disney+.
‘Our Biggest Fight’ author and Project Liberty founder Frank McCourt, Jr. explains his problem with the internet – and why this Tiktok bill is just a starting point.
Consumer prices in the United States picked up last month, a sign that inflation remains a persistent challenge for the Federal Reserve and for President Biden.
