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NYT > Business > Small Business Dec 8, 2023

Retail Group Retracts Startling Claim About ‘Organized’ Shoplifting

The National Retail Federation had said that nearly half of the industry’s $94.5 billion in missing merchandise in…

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NYT > Business > Small Business Dec 7, 2023

From Unicorns to Zombies: Tech Start-Ups Run Out of Time and Money

After staving off collapse by cutting costs, many young tech companies are out of options, fueling a cash bonfire.

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NYT > Business > Small Business Dec 4, 2023

Why It Costs $6 to Clean This Shirt in New York City

The humble cotton button-down helps power New York City, through its presence in practically every office in town. But…

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NYT > Business > Small Business Nov 29, 2023

A Vintage Shop to the Stars Holds Its Own Against New Rivals

Thirty years after starting What Goes Around Comes Around, Gerard Maione and Seth Weisser are still on the hunt for lost…

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NYT > Business > Small Business Nov 24, 2023

At John Derian, Christmas Started in September

A week after the first day of fall, John Derian began setting up shop for the holidays.

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NYT > Business > Small Business Nov 23, 2023

Sam Altman Is Back at OpenAI. I Have a Question for Him.

Now that Sam Altman’s back, will he be able to maintain a balance between safety and the profit motive?

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NYT > Business > Small Business Nov 22, 2023

The Long Shadow of Steve Jobs Looms Over the Turmoil at OpenAI

Sam Altman, the most prominent promoter of artificial intelligence, learned that it’s hard to be a visionary founder…

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NYT > Business > Small Business Nov 19, 2023

The Fear and Tension That Led to Sam Altman’s Ouster at OpenAI

The departure of the high-profile boss of the San Francisco company drew attention to a philosophical rift among the…

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