Posts by ericg
DraftKings revenue soars as sports betting expands
DraftKings reported strong revenue growth for the third quarter as it continues to reach new customers and expand its sports betting offerings into new states. Read More
Read MoreUber eyes NY rideshare settlements as template for Massachusetts
"Look at New York, why can’t drivers in Boston and Massachusetts have those same protections?" said an Uber executive after the NY agreement was announced. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Moderna vaccines, Google stores, Shoppers need to know today, and a reason to be kind
Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your Friday, and a call to be kind. Read More
Read MoreSam Bankman-Fried convicted on all 7 charges against him
After just four hours of deliberations, a federal jury found the former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX guilty on seven charges of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud. Read More
Read MoreBXP says WeWork has stopped paying rent at Brooklyn, Seattle sites
While the properties are not in Boston, local WeWork landlords may soon face similar pain as the once-mighty coworking giant prepares for a possible bankruptcy. Read More
Read MorePanera Bread to lay off 17% of corporate staff ahead of planned IPO
The St. Louis-based restaurant is cutting hundreds of its approximately 1,800 corporate employees as the company looks toward its planned initial public offering. Read More
Read MoreQuincy College, known for 2-year degrees, experiments with bachelor’s programs
The college has historically offered two-year associate degrees, but is moving into bachelor’s programs in growing career fields such as business management, computer science and psychology. Read More
Read MorePartners with a Purpose: Sidley Austin and Artists for Humanity
Sidley Austin’s Boston office had a problem. The newly expanded office space at 60 State St. was bleak. The solution: Fill all of those white walls with art thanks to Artists for Humanity. Read More
Read MorePaul English has launched a new dating app — with a familiar name
Paul English has already built businesses to tackle travel, customer service and “fake reviews.” Now, he’s creating something new for the single people out there who aren’t loving their experience on dating apps. Read More
Read MoreBoston Globe’s weekday print circulation falls below 60K — less than half of five years ago
The media company’s weekday print circulation is less than half of where it was five years ago, while it’s digital subscribers continue to slowly grow. Read More
Read More