Ashley Lutz
Editor
Latest Stories from Ashley Lutz
2 mins read
Shares of this alcohol company have soared 750% in 5 years - and it still may be underrated
"After 3,200 reviews at RateBeer.com, Corona has a grade of 1.69 out of 10," according to Businessw…
2 mins read
The 'Oprah Effect' can't fix Weight Watchers' biggest problems - and shares are tanking
One year ago, investors scurried to buy Weight Watchers shares after Oprah bought a 10% stake …
1 min read
Meet the mysterious retail guru who just surpassed Bill Gates to become the world's richest man
Ortega founded fast-fashion giant Zara with his then-wife Rosalia in 1975. Today, his retail compan…
2 mins read
There's a terrifying mall 'blight' threatening communities across America
Americans are increasingly choosing to spend on technology and experiences like vacations, leaving …
3 mins read
American malls are dying faster than you think - and it's about to get even worse
"Macy's can be more malleable in its effort to meet the changing needs of the consumer and focus it…
2 mins read
Walmart is 'going on the offensive' as growing threat Kroger slashes prices and hires thousands of workers
The grocery store chain recently cut the cost of 1,000 popular items in 120 of its stores, retail c…
2 mins read
There's an $80 billion 'elephant in the room' that could be worse than a recession for Walmart, Home Depot, and Costco
Macy's same-store sales fell 7.4% in the most recent quarter, Nordstrom's fell 1.7%, and Kohl's dro…
3 mins read
Retailers use 3 psychological tricks to get you to spend more money
"The results were startling: more than one third (34.9%) of the customers swapped the higher value …
1 min read
The 'TJ Maxx of grocery stores' is coming for Kroger, Walmart, and Whole Foods
Grocery Outlet says it sells items at a 40% to 70% discount off regular stores' prices by offering …
4 mins read
Neuroscientist: Donald Trump's meteoric rise can be explained by 4 basic human instincts
"Ted Cruz: '…we will hunt down and kill the terrorists.' Donald Trump: 'These are people that want…
3 mins read
4 ominous reasons American fast food is headed for a huge crash
"There is a widening gap between food away from home and food at home, where the commodity decrease…
2 mins read
Dollar General is profiting from Walmart's failure
"Dollar General is excited to add these locations to our existing store base. We look forward to th…
2 mins read
Starbucks baristas say lines are getting longer for one troubling reason
"The change came with no warning or explanation from executives; some staff say their schedules wer…
2 mins read
Help! My coworker's obsession with Donald Trump is making me hate my job
He is always sending us articles in the group text and berating people who try to disagree with him…
4 mins read
Help! None of my new coworkers will talk to me
We sit in an open floor concept so that makes it even more awkward. I'm an outgoing person and enjo…
2 mins read
Help! My company's office dogs are driving me insane
I work at an ad agency. Our company is great to work for, except for the office plan. We work in an…
1 min read
Starbucks is planning to raise prices
"On July 12, Starbucks is planning a small price increase on select beverages. Unfortunately, that …
2 mins read
America's 'better burger' obsession is fading - and a new kind of fast food is taking over
"It's clear that US burger-sector same-store sales have decelerated meaningfully," Kalinowski wrote…
2 mins read
What to do when coworkers won't stop complaining about the boss
I also don't think there's anything wrong with occasionally defending your boss and saying somethin…
1 min read
The 5 most common coworker dilemmas - and how to solve them
After receiving hundreds of questions for my column, Ask The Insider, I've identified some of the m…
2 mins read
Macy's announces plan to replace its CEO of more than a decade
"Jeff Gennette, 55, was named President of Macy's, Inc. in March 2014 after serving as Macy's Chief…
2 mins read
What to do when your nosy coworker is driving you insane
Ashley Lutz is a senior editor at Business Insider answering all your questions about the workplace…
1 min read
5 behaviors that will make your coworkers hate you
After receiving numerous complaints from people all over the world, I've identified a few trends. A…
1 min read
Outback just released one of the most decadent menu items in restaurant history
Foodbeast reports that for a limited time, Outback will offer a "Loaded Bloomin' Onion" topped with…
2 mins read
Help! My ex-girlfriend's company won't hire me
Assuming you did agree to the policy, it's time to move on. Sure, it's disappointing to miss out on…