Insider Retail: Lululemon's "toxic positivity" - Subway sale rumors - Instacart competitors
… And we're back! Welcome to another edition of Insider Retail, our weekly digest of our top deep dives into all things shopping, fast food, grocery delivery, startups and so much more. Today we're kicking things off with allegations of "toxic positivity" at Lululemon, rumors about Subway's future, and startups to watch.
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Some Lululemon retail employees say there is an environment of 'toxic positivity,' where workers feel pressure to share personal information with managers and constant feedback can feel like bullying.
More in our exclusive report here.
Subway has laid off hundreds of employees, closed more than 1,700 stores, and relocated jobs - and now, insiders are buzzing about rumors that Subway is looking to sell itself.
Here's what the rumors are saying.
Instacart is raising millions, as total online grocery sales projected to pass $100 billion in 2021. But it faces a swarm of rivals, from startups like GoPuff to bigger players such as DoorDash.
These 13 grocery-delivery companies are challenging Instacart.
Some direct-to-consumer brands saw record revenue growth during the pandemic. Eleven founders of companies like Bite and Feals shared how their brands were shaped by COVID-19.
Workers at Tate's Bake Shop, known for its crispy cookies, have until April 21 to vote in a union election. They say an anti-union employee threatened violence and claimed MS-13 gang ties.
The latest on Tate's union fight.
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