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In this episode of Wharton Business Daily, Wharton Professor Matthew Bidwell talks with host Dan Loney about recent job cuts. Starbucks announced plans to cut approximately 1,000 corporate jobs, aligning with a broader trend of corporate layoffs in early 2025. Government data indicates that overall layoff levels remain historically low despite recent increases. They discuss how companies use layoffs to streamline operations, particularly at the start of the year when financial reviews and restructuring occur.

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The Wharton Business Daily podcast features interviews with top business leaders, innovators, and renowned Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

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Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: http://whr.tn/businessdaily

#layoffs #jobcuts #jobmarket #labormarket #jobsreport 
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

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In this episode of Wharton Business Daily, Wharton Professor Matthew Bidwell talks with host Dan Loney about recent job cuts. Starbucks announced plans to cut approximately 1,000 corporate jobs, aligning with a broader trend of corporate layoffs in early 2025. Government data indicates that overall layoff levels remain historically low despite recent increases. They discuss how companies use layoffs to streamline operations, particularly at the start of the year when financial reviews and restructuring occur.

#layoffs #corporations #jobcuts #economy #economictrends #workforce
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

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Why Companies Are Making Layoffs in 2025

March 17, 2025 5:45 pm

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Retailers like Target and Walmart have embraced self-checkout as a cost-saving convenience, but growing concerns over theft and customer frustration are leading to a strategic recalibration. Santiago Gallino, Professor at the Wharton School, explores the operational challenges and evolving technologies shaping the future of self-checkout. From unintended errors to shrinkage and AI-enhanced monitoring, this conversation unpacks the trade-offs between automation and human interaction in modern retail environments.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
The Wharton Business Daily podcast features interviews with top business leaders, innovators, and renowned Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4ihHaiT
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: http://whr.tn/businessdaily

#SelfCheckout  #RetailTechnology  #Shrinkage  #RetailInnovation   #AIinRetail #RetailManagement 
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU 9:40

ABOUT THE EPISODE
Retailers like Target and Walmart have embraced self-checkout as a cost-saving convenience, but growing concerns over theft and customer frustration are leading to a strategic recalibration. Santiago Gallino, Professor at the Wharton School, explores the operational challenges and evolving technologies shaping the future of self-checkout. From unintended errors to shrinkage and AI-enhanced monitoring, this conversation unpacks the trade-offs between automation and human interaction in modern retail environments.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
The Wharton Business Daily podcast features interviews with top business leaders, innovators, and renowned Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4ihHaiT
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: http://whr.tn/businessdaily

#SelfCheckout #RetailTechnology #Shrinkage #RetailInnovation #AIinRetail #RetailManagement
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

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What’s Next for Self-Checkout? Tech, Theft, and Tradeoffs

June 11, 2025 9:00 am

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Wharton marketing lecturer Annie Wilson explains how brands face challenges when different customer segments have incompatible expectations. In her and Tyler Wry's book, The Growth Dilemma, they highlight how segmentation, identity signaling, and brand architecture affect long-term growth. The conversation explores frameworks for managing segment relationships, the risks of ignoring value-based segmentation, and how AI can assist in identifying emerging conflicts.

PODCAST OVERVIEW
Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research - but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

Learn more at http://whr.tn/rippleeffect.

#GrowthMarketing #MarketingStrategy #BrandGrowth #Segmentation #BrandBuilding  
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU 13:59

EPISODE OVERVIEW
The Wharton School Professor Annie Wilson explains how brands face challenges when different customer segments have incompatible expectations. In her and Tyler Wry's book, The Growth Dilemma, they highlight how segmentation, identity signaling, and brand architecture affect long-term growth. The conversation explores frameworks for managing segment relationships, the risks of ignoring value-based segmentation, and how AI can assist in identifying emerging conflicts.

PODCAST OVERVIEW
Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research - but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

Learn more at http://whr.tn/rippleeffect.

#GrowthMarketing #MarketingStrategy #BrandGrowth #Segmentation #CustomerInsights
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

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How Understanding Customer Segments Helps Brands Grow Stronger

June 10, 2025 9:22 am

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