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This week in business: Taylor Swift, Tesla, and some cleaner Walmart snacks
Fastcompany· 2025-10-04 11:00
Regulatory Changes and Corporate Actions - FICO will allow mortgage lenders to license FICO scores directly, potentially reducing costs by up to 50%, impacting credit bureaus negatively [10] - Walmart plans to eliminate synthetic dyes and 30 additives from its private-label brands by January 2027, with 90% of items already dye-free [6] - Starbucks will close about 1% of its North American stores, including 59 unionized locations, as part of a $1 billion overhaul [7] Market Trends and Consumer Impact - The CDC has linked a listeria outbreak to ready-to-eat pasta, with 20 cases reported this year, resulting in four fatalities and 19 hospitalizations [4] - KB Home reports a rebound in Florida orders, indicating a shift from aggressive price cuts to cautious optimism, with potential price increases in some communities [8] - Taylor Swift's new album and limited three-day film release strategy is seen as a successful scarcity model for high-profile artists [11] Financial Sector Developments - Major banks are anticipating relief as regulators rewrite capital rules, which may lead to flat or lower systemwide capital for some mega-banks [5]
We decided to print our own Labubu as an homage to the toy trend of summer 2025. #Labubu
The Verge· 2025-07-20 14:01
We 3D printed a Laboo because they're impossible to buy right now. You know Laboos, those furry kind of scary looking toys with teeth that kids and adults seem to be obsessed with. Super cool.Check out mine. Oh wow, that's sick. They've become a craze over the last few months.So, it's no surprise that they're sold out everywhere. When something is this trendy, you have a few options. You could knowingly buy a fake one.You could scour the secondhand market. or you can make your own like we did. PopMart, the ...