Lush Cosmetics lays off staff, scales down Vancouver operation

Lush Cosmetics lays off staff, scales down Vancouver operation

Cosmetics brand Lush says it is laying off staff as it scales down operations at its Vancouver facilities.  Amanda Caruso, a spokesperson for the U.K.-based brand, refused to say how many workers will lose their jobs as part of cuts to the company’s Canadian footprint, citing privacy concerns. However, she confirmed the scale-down will mean closing a … Read more

How some of your favourite brands are brought back from the dead

How some of your favourite brands are brought back from the dead

Cost of Living27:31Dead brands brought back to life One brand of clothing — specifically pants — has always had a special place in the closet of Alex Curry of Sexsmith, Alta., a small town about 20 kilometres north of Grand Prairie.  “From high school, I loved Modrobes. I think from about Grade 7, I really noticed they … Read more

From corny jokes to job applications, ChatGPT’s new store is selling specialized AI software

From corny jokes to job applications, ChatGPT’s new store is selling specialized AI software

Prominent artificial intelligence company OpenAI has launched a new way for developers to sell and distribute their own, custom versions of AI software through an online store, with industry participants and watchdogs saying it could change how businesses and consumers use the technology. The GPT Store will include personalized artificial intelligence applications, and will let users discover and build versions … Read more