For more on the Target move, let's bring in TD Cow and senior analyst Oliver Chen. Oliver, what's your reaction to the news. Hi Sarah, it's a pleasure being with you.You're right. Target needs to bring back the magic. It's about joy and shopping.We have a anxious US consumer, a consumer that's being choiceful, and Target's numbers have been negative. So the burden is on Michael to restore growth. He knows it's an urgent situation, but what you're saying is very true in terms of nostalgia, bringing back tar, ...

Forbes 2025 50 Over 50: Meet The Women Who Define Innovation, Drive And Hope https://t.co/8G1vSM2Pcc #ForbesOver50 @ForbesWomen ...

30 Under 30 Europe Technology 2025: The Young Innovators Shaping The AI Revolution At Breakneck Speed https://t.co/RS7HNv70jb https://t.co/RS7HNv70jb ...

‼️ Nomination for #BNBChainAwards closes in 12 hours.Cast yours now 👇https://t.co/DrPgDkWHSuBNB Chain (@BNBCHAIN):The BNB Chain Annual Awards 2025 are here! 🏆As the highest honour in the ecosystem, the #BNBChainAwards celebrate builders who set new benchmarks for innovation and impact.With #BNBChainTurns5, this is your moment to make history.Nominations are now open 🧵👇 https://t.co/grH5U0Ht2Q ...

To figure out who will win any given technology race, just look at the rate of acceleration of innovation & growth https://t.co/Yrj3ww59kR ...

SEC Chair Atkins Doubles Down on Project Crypto: 'We Want to Embrace Innovation'► https://t.co/wmVoLCqejS https://t.co/wmVoLCqejS ...

30 Under 30 Europe Technology 2025: The Young Innovators Shaping The AI Revolution At Breakneck Speed https://t.co/cRIofBIN4C https://t.co/cRIofBIN4C ...

Innovation & Failure - The innovation industry faces a high failure rate, with 7 out of 8 innovations failing [2][20] - The primary reason for innovation failure is that people inherently resist innovation until it becomes a necessity [6][9][12] - Innovations often fail because they are perceived as "nice-to-haves" rather than "must-haves" [11] GCash Case Study - GCash, a mobile wallet, is the most adopted financial innovation in Philippine history with 94 million users and 84 million active users [3][4] - GCash achieved a total transaction value of 1.5 trillion pesos [4] - Despite launching in 2004, GCash only gained widespread adoption during the 2020 pandemic, highlighting the "hate innovation until you need it" phenomenon [5][6] Intentionality in Innovation - The acceptance of innovation is heavily dependent on intention, specifically whether it addresses an immediate need ("rage against a burning present") or aims for an idealized future [17][18][19] - Innovations driven by a desire to solve urgent problems ("must-haves") are more likely to succeed than those focused on creating a desirable future ("nice-to-haves") [18][21] M-Pesa Comparison - M-Pesa, the mobile wallet in Kenya, achieved immediate success by providing a critical service (safe money transfer) that addressed an urgent need, unlike GCash which was initially seen as a "nice-to-have" [13][14][16]

Core Insights - Latham, The Pool Company has been recognized as one of America's Greatest Companies 2025 by Newsweek, highlighting its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and employee experience [1][3]. Company Performance - The recognition is based on a comprehensive study evaluating companies with over $75 million in annual revenue, involving over 151,000 employees and 3.3 million company reviews on various performance metrics [2]. - Latham's selection was influenced by its financial performance, employee satisfaction, innovation, and sustainability efforts [1][2]. Sustainability Efforts - Latham achieved a 50% reduction in waste from fiberglass pool production in 2023 compared to 2022, and recycled thousands of tons of materials, including scrap vinyl, galvanized steel, and aluminum [3]. - The company expanded energy-efficient LED lighting to nearly half of its fiberglass facilities, contributing to its environmental stewardship [3]. Employee Commitment - Latham's President and CEO emphasized the company's dedication to fostering a culture that empowers employees and drives innovation, which is reflected in the recognition received [3][4]. - The company aims to build brand trust, which is crucial for consumer decisions in the outdoor products market [4]. Company Overview - Latham Group, Inc. is the largest designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools and pool accessories in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, with over 60 years of experience [5].

Industry Recognition - Forbes 2025 "50 Over 50" list highlights women who are defining innovation, driving change, and inspiring hope [1] Social Impact - The list celebrates women making significant contributions in their respective fields [1] Media Coverage - ForbesWomen is promoting the ForbesOver50 campaign [1]