The losses just keep piling up in Virginia. And unfortunately, a series of recent painful factory closures in Virginia were only the prelude to more losses as the economy rapidly sours. Earlier this year, VF Corp (owner of brands like North Face) closed its distribution center in Martinsville, Virginia - and eliminated 242 jobs, too. And while the decision to close the Martinsville facility was made last year, its [...]

Peppermint tea is simple, soothing, and endlessly customizable. Whether you’re making it fresh from your garden, using dried leaves, or relying on a trusty tea bag, you’ll end up with a delicious and calming drink you’ll want to enjoy all year long. Peppermint tea is one of the simplest and most refreshing herbal teas you can make at home. With its cooling flavor and soothing aroma, it’s a favorite for calming digestion, [...]

The bad news just keeps piling up for California. With factory after factory closing across the state (thanks in no small part to the toxic combination of tariffs and ICE raids), California really could use some good news. Instead, as supply chains continue to absorb the costs of a slowing economy, more factories are shutting down. Such is the sad case of the International Paper plant in Buena Park, California, [...]

More bad news out of Florida (as if the Sunshine State needed any more)… After a string of factory closures earlier this year, another iconic brand has thrown in the towel. More specifically, Revlon is closing its factory on Overmyer Drive in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jacksonville factory closure, which should wrap up next month, will result in a total of 127 layoffs per official documents. This is a serious [...]

Michigan is ground zero for states impacted by the incredible disruptions of the US trade war. Ever since the tariffs were announced, Michigan has been hemorrhaging factories... And more factories...seriously, the hits keep coming... Especially across the food and beverage industries, which are particularly trade war-sensitive for reasons we'll get into later. And, unfortunately, it looks like the pain isn't over [...]

It's utterly amazing how many celebrity alcohols there have been over the years. The reason is simple... It's an absolute gold rush. The game is to launch an alcohol, using your famousness as your marketing...and then sell to a large alcohol company. For example, George Clooney famously started Casamigos (a high-end tequila brand) with two partners. They sold to Diageo (which owns tons of brands like Johnnie [...]