Melissa Daniels
@melissamdaniels.bsky.social
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Senior reporter at Modern Retail. Desert dweller. Dancer. Mama. Musician. Small dog apologist.
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Cassette bounty
#musicsky
about 1 year ago
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Spot your favorite snack or vitamin or skin care in Costco for the first time? They have just weeks to prove themselves or else they'll be yanked from the shelves. New
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What it takes for startups to pull off a Costco launch
Brands entering Costco are creating special packaging and doing lots of price-pack math to succeed in a high-stakes retail environment.
https://www.modernretail.co/operations/what-it-takes-for-startups-to-pull-off-a-costco-launch/?utm_campaign=mrdis&utm_medium=email&utm_source=mrdaily&utm_content=012226
about 10 hours ago
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Michael Sainato
2 days ago
SEIU, which represents nearly 2 million workers around US, are holding Friday actions in solidarity with the Minnesota economic blackout, from the Twin Cities to Orlando, to Columbus, to Phoenix, to Seattle, to Boston, to LA, to New York.
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Sammy Roth
3 days ago
(Spoiler alert: It was
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Peter
2 days ago
i do think the combination of Trump and an AI-driven tech bubble could crash the markets, but itâs very important to remember that âwhat are online leftists saying?â is probably the worst possible way to approach investing
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depths of wikipedia
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Anna Bower
6 days ago
In case you were wondering "what's the deal with that guy who was charged with hacking the Supreme Court's e-filing system?" This document has some answers:
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Supreme Court Hack Statement of offense
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/26490325-supreme-court-hack-statement-of-offense/
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Another one of those âis this really happeningâ headlinesâŠbut also another reason why we need to focus on circular economy practices and find ways to limit our outputs that affect the planet.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
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E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/climate/trump-epa-air-pollution.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
10 days ago
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Anjali Dayal
11 days ago
weâre in the vetâs office waiting room and they just called for Agamemnon. we all looked at the Great Dane but it turns out Agamemnon is an orange kitten in a backpack that makes him look like an astronaut cheese puff
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David_j_roth
12 days ago
Not a novel observation, obviously, but these guys sincerely love to threaten and put their hands on women.
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Nothing puts the stranglehold of the streaming wars in perspective like trying to watch sports Like remember just turning on the tv and being able to watch what you wanted without having five different subscriptions depending on where the game is?!
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Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: How to watch today's NFL game, kickoff time, TV channel and more
The Buffalo Bills play the Jacksonville Jaguars over Wild Card Weekend, here's how to tune in to their playoff game.
https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/buffalo-bills-vs-jacksonville-jaguars-how-to-watch-todays-nfl-game-kickoff-time-tv-channel-and-more-114516552.html
11 days ago
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404 Media
12 days ago
www.404media.co/researchers-...
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Researchers Are Hunting America for Hidden Datacenters
The nonprofit research group Epoch AI is tracking the physical imprint of the technology thatâs changing the world.
https://www.404media.co/researchers-are-hunting-america-for-hidden-datacenters/
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Justin Wolfers
13 days ago
A Supreme Court loss wouldnât mean âTrump's tariffs disappear.â It would mean âthis particular legal shortcut disappears.â Trump's love affair with tariffs will likely persistâbut the tools he has to indulge it become narrower, slower, and easier to challenge.
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lindsey adler
13 days ago
skillful news writing
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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Well, this broke me.
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14 days ago
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Probably one of the most profound yet plain spoken quotes I've heard yet that sums up where we're at: "Weâre not talking enough about how companies are now being turned into tools for policy, versus the other way around."
#capitalism
15 days ago
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Sammy Roth
16 days ago
Hundreds of homes and businesses in Marin County were battered by flooding when a major storm coincided with record-high tides, a sign of things to come as seas keep rising:
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âCaught off guardâ: Storm, king tides flood hundreds of Marin County homes, businesses
State and local officials toured neighborhoods struck by a combination of king tides, storm surge and excessive rainfall, which flooded hundreds of buildings in Marin County this weekend.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/marin-county-storm-flood-tides-21276690.php
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2025 saw major pharmacy disruption, with widespread closures leaving remaining pharmacies are overloaded with scripts & patients. Meanwhile online providers don't always have what you need and there's more OTC meds at your nearest big box than anywhere else.
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Pharmacy closures in 2025 reshaped where people buy health products
Pharmacy sales are shifting from in-store to delivery and other platforms amid broader disruption in the U.S. pharmacy sector.
https://www.modernretail.co/operations/pharmacy-closures-in-2025-reshaped-where-people-buy-health-products/
19 days ago
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I cannot get over the orchestral and lyrical perfection of this track -- Florence is in a league of her own
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Florence + The Machine - The Old Religion (Lyric Video)
"The Old Religionâ by Florence + The Machine, from the new album Everybody Scream, out now. Stream/download: https://florence.lnk.to/everybodyscream Join Florence online: Instagram: https://florence.lnk.to/instagram Tik Tok: https://florence.lnk.to/tiktok Facebook: https://florence.lnk.to/facebook YouTube: https://florence.lnk.to/Youtube Official Store: https://florence.lnk.to/store https://florenceandthemachine.net/ #florenceandthemachine #theoldreligion
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3Dbvb4SUdFjrY&ved=2ahUKEwjtz4uPhuaRAxUCM0QIHT8mB3gQtwJ6BAgjEBI&usg=AOvVaw2fMFyQU9BruORPQkm_zSFq
23 days ago
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Defector
27 days ago
Seven days at the bin store:
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Seven Days At The Bin Store | Defector
This spring, a new business opened on the main drag of my West Philadelphia neighborhood, provoking both excitement and trepidation. âI saw it just the other day and feared it,â one friend texted.âŠ
https://defector.com/seven-days-at-the-bin-store
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Melissa Martin
29 days ago
Extremely funny to call the pope âholier-than-thouâ
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Capital & Main
about 1 month ago
Rob Reiner, prolific actor, director and producer, led a high-profile 1998 campaign that created state funding for what is now known as First 5 California, the most significant early childhood health and education program in the state.
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Beyond Hollywood, Rob Reiner Created Opportunity for Young Children Out of a Massive Health Crisis
The actor-director-producerâs legacy includes succeeding in passing a tax on tobacco products to bolster early childhood development in California.
https://capitalandmain.com/beyond-hollywood-rob-reiner-created-opportunity-for-young-children-out-of-a-massive-health-crisis
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At a moment when itâs unclear if there are any accountability checks on institutions, a reminder that the free press and investigative journalists are more important than ever: Lawsuit says Riverside County sheriff illegally hid jail death reports
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Lawsuit says Riverside County sheriff illegally hid jail death reports
Investigative reporter Chris Damien alleges the sheriff's department broke state law when it refused to turn over coroner's reports on jail deaths.
https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime_courts/2025/12/05/lawsuit-riverside-county-sheriff-chad-bianco-inmate-deaths-first-amendment/87630062007/
about 2 months ago
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Capital & Main
about 2 months ago
The City Council in Santa Fe, NM, voted to integrate the cost of housing in its calculation of the citywide minimum wage going forward. This marks the first time in the U.S. that a city has factored local housing costs directly into setting its minimum.
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Santa Feâs Plan for a Real Minimum Wage Offers Lessons for Costly California
New Mexicoâs fourth largest city is integrating the average rent into calculations of its lowest pay rate.
https://capitalandmain.com/santa-fes-plan-for-a-real-minimum-wage-offers-lessons-for-costly-california
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Lol, love reading
@juliawaldow.bsky.social
on the tired fake apologies trend
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Fake apologies from brands are all over Instagram
The fake apology is the latest social media trend that brands are glomming onto â but some are growing tired of the bit.
https://www.modernretail.co/marketing/fake-apologies-from-brands-are-all-over-instagram/
about 2 months ago
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Congrats to all involved in reviving The Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs! Reliving my memories today:
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MD's Archives: The Plaza Theatre returns
Looking back I guess it was kismet
https://open.substack.com/pub/melissamdaniels/p/mds-archives-the-plaza-theatre-returns?r=bgv8&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
2 months ago
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I'm hardly a cheerleader for the regulatory state, but if this comes to fruition, I hope to God it's back in working order
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2 months ago
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L. Guapo
3 months ago
Iâm currently paying $650/month for a silver HMO obtained on ACA marketplace. Thatâs a lot. But starting in 2026, the same coverage will be about $1200/month! Thatâs way out of my budget. And to add insult, the absolute cheapest, bottom-of-the-barrel coverage is $700/month.
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Nicole Foy
3 months ago
Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents. I did it because the government isnât. This is what I found.
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Kara Swisher
3 months ago
This is a powerful post by Laurene Powell Jobs on what is means to be a philanthropist and, more importantly, what it does not. Kudos to her for saying it so plainly.
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David Dayen
3 months ago
Great piece here on workers at dollar stores, in an environment where labor law has been largely rendered moot, still organizing and managing to earn victories. From our friends at
@capitalandmain.bsky.social
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prospect.org/labor/2025-1...
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Dollar Store Workers Fight to Improve Jobs, Even Without a Union
With unionization dropping under Trump, experts say âpremajorityâ campaigns can help workers score wins.
https://prospect.org/labor/2025-10-17-dollar-store-workers-union-trump/
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paris martineau
3 months ago
my latest investigation for
@consumerreports.org
is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (đ§”)
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Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
https://www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein-powders-and-shakes-contain-high-levels-of-lead-a4206364640/
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AmeriKraut
4 months ago
sherman, for the love of god!
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While we're talking about who national news organizations hire, the bigger issue than who is in charge is whether these places truly reflect the communities they serve. If CBS, NYT, CNN etc. continue to only hire out of big coastal cities, coverage won't improve.
4 months ago
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My latest
@modernretail.bsky.social
is a look at how indie wine & spirits brands almost found themselves without a distributor after RNDC pulled out of California. How they huddled up and bounced back:
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How wine and spirits brands are bouncing back from RNDC's California exit
California-based alcohol brands had 90 days to find new suppliers after one of the industry's largest distributors pulled out of the state.
https://www.modernretail.co/operations/how-wine-and-spirits-brands-are-bouncing-back-from-rndcs-california-exit/
4 months ago
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Jason Koebler
4 months ago
so the US government just forced a tech company to delete an app it doesnât like, which is totally normal stuff
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ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: âWe Are Determined to Fight Thisâ
Apple removed ICEBlock reportedly after direct pressure from Department of Justice officials. âI am incredibly disappointed by Apple's actions today. Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never t...
https://www.404media.co/iceblock-owner-after-apple-removes-app-we-are-determined-to-fight-this/
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Paul F. Tompkins
4 months ago
No it doesnât, thatâs you doing that
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I still love Facebook bc sometimes you get these gems, like being among the first to know Ryan Adams got deplaned on Delta
www.facebook.com/ryanadams/po...
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Ryan Adams
Donât fly #Delta - I was in a first class seat. The seat was duct taped at the top. Because of this the Stuart came by several times complaining âmy seat was not ready for take offâ - you can clearly....
https://www.facebook.com/ryanadams/posts/pfbid07jqx4aiQsdoZpF5jCBErEMJoDgpuQcCRyycsM3KCC2Z4hqCTgjMYieRQM8MSpb8wl
4 months ago
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Financial Times
4 months ago
For Gucci-owner Kering, cost-cutting is an up-and-coming trend
on.ft.com/4nJHha2
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For Gucci-owner Kering, cost-cutting is an up-and-coming trend
https://on.ft.com/4nJHha2
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Jenni
4 months ago
The gasp i gasped at this bit
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Yet another recession indicator? Private label diapers are about to be big business. New
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Why sales of private label diapers are on the rise
Retailers are looking to private label diapers as a way to help capture spending from value-conscious parents.
https://www.modernretail.co/operations/why-sales-of-private-label-diapers-are-on-the-rise/
4 months ago
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David Dayen
4 months ago
It's today's must-read at
@prospect.org
. Big thanks to People's Policy Project for their support on it. Check it out!
prospect.org/world/2025-0...
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This Greenland Is Red
The small island nation has one of the largest and most successful portfolios of state-owned companies in the world. What?
https://prospect.org/world/2025-09-23-this-greenland-is-red/
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NPR
4 months ago
The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.
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USDA cancels survey tracking how many Americans struggle to get enough food
The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.
https://n.pr/4ngh4jE
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"We hit at a moment where everyone was becoming aware there was a problem but wasnât totally sure what the solution was, especially for their kids." The anti-smartphone tech wave is upon us. New
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How Tin Can's modern landline became a viral hit by embracing nostalgia in its branding
By embracing nostalgia in its marketing and product, Tin Can has become a viral hit less than a year after launching.
https://www.modernretail.co/operations/how-tin-cans-modern-landline-became-a-viral-hit-by-embracing-nostalgia-in-its-branding/
4 months ago
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Rebelle Rebelle PR
4 months ago
Studio B, Coachella Valley's only purpose-built Dolby Atmos mixing room, is featured today in the Desert Sun! Thank you
@bblueskye.bsky.social
for taking the deep dive into Dolby Atmos and beyond!
www.desertsun.com/story/life/e...
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Inside Studio B: How an Indio studio is changing the way music and sound is heard
Studio B, which opened in April, is a Dolby Atmos-focused mixing facility, a first for the Coachella Valley.
https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/entertainment/music/2025/09/10/studio-b-brings-new-sound-production-and-technology-to-indio/85731951007
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Adam Sternbergh
4 months ago
reminder: Jimmy Kimmel is enough of a mensch that he devised a segment on which actors who are just short of having enough work to qualify for union healthcare come on his show and deliver a single line of dialogue
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âJimmy Kimmel Liveâ Once Again Aims To Help Working Actors Get Health Insurance With New Casting Notice
Jimmy Kimmel wants to help actors get health insurance with a new casting notice for his talk show
https://deadline.com/2024/07/jimmy-kimmel-live-actors-health-insurance-casting-notice-1236013348/
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Quick teaser for this weekend's Modern Retail Podcast episode: I spoke with Kat Cole, the inimitable ceo of AG1 who led the company to $600M in revenue last year. She goes deep on supplement research, and it's SO meaty. Listen wherever you pod!!
@modernretail.bsky.social
#dtc
#retail
4 months ago
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forgot this song existed. good song.
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4 months ago
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Cannot get enough of "Goldie Montana" đ
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âA gangster in a gownâ: Goldie Boutilier Steps into Her Prime as âGoldie Montanaâ - Atwood Magazine
Singer/songwriter Goldie Boutilier unpacks the heartbreak, grit, and glamour that define her long-awaited debut album, 'Goldie Boutilier Presents Goldie Montana.' Her cinematic, golden-hued opus revea...
https://atwoodmagazine.com/gbgm-goldie-boutilier-goldie-montana-album-interview-music-feature/
5 months ago
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amy brown
5 months ago
when gandalf isnât with bilbo and the gang i imagine heâs in back to back zoom meetings
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