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Business

Soho House Is Ready for Our Hedonistic, Champagne-Soaked Post-Pandemic Boom

A socially starved world might just be the best thing ever to happen to the private club empire — which is about to IPO.

Aaron Gell Marker Mar 2021 Permalink

Business

The Shocking Meltdown of Ample Hills

They had $19 million, a deal with Disney, and dreams of becoming the next Ben & Jerry’s. Then everything fell apart.

Courtney Rubin Marker Jan 2021 25min Permalink

Business

How Compass Became the Bane of Real Estate

The high-tech real estate startup boasts SoftBank backing, a $1.6 billion war chest, and plenty of skeptics. Now it’s cashing in on the pandemic real estate boom.

Patrick Sisson Marker Dec 2020 20min Permalink

Business

Inside the Flour Company Supplying America’s Sudden Baking Obsession

A trip to Carbohydrate Camelot.

David H. Freedman Marker May 2020 15min Permalink

Business

How Cameo Turned D-List Celebs Into a Monetization Machine

Inside the surreal and lucrative two-sided marketplace of mediocre famous people.

Patrick J. Sauer Marker Mar 2020 Permalink