💌 May 7: Urban Outfitters vintage, Mother's Day Gifts, Cozy Crafting

TODAY IS TUESDAY, MAY 7

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: Apple sales fall, Urban Outfitters expanding vintage business, the most dreaded word at work is…
• in collaboration with: Hooks & Needles
• this week's read: High Performance Habits
• recent articles: Mother’s Day Gifts
• quote of the day: on diversity
• extra stories
• on social: south of France

BUSINESS: APPLE SALES FALL
Apple reported another quarterly decline in revenue, dragged down by sluggish iPhone sales amid intensifying competition from rivals (Samsung + Huawei) especially in the crucial Chinese market. While iPhone sales fell 10.5%, the company's services business continued to grow and amongst this, they announced a massive $110 billion stock buyback. Apple forecasts low single-digit revenue growth for the current quarter.

FASHION: URBAN OUTFITTERS EXPANDING VINTAGE BUSINESS
Urban Outfitters is launching a new online program called Vintage + Remade with two sections: Vintage for curated authentic vintage clothing, and Remade for repaired/updated items. They will partner with fashion brands on promoted capsule collections blending new and vintage pieces. The aim is to provide a curated vintage shopping experience amidst overcrowded thrift stores.

WORK LIFE: THE NEW MOST DREADED WORD AT WORK
“Hey” has officially been added to the dictionary of words not to use while at work. The phenomenon of sending a simple hey message on workplace chat apps like Slack and waiting for a reply (which they call "hey hanging”) can cause serious anxiety and a sense of dreadfulness. The ambiguous greeting puts the receiver on edge as their mind races through potential negative scenarios until more context is provided. This dynamic is amplified by the pressures of modern work communication, with an expectation of instant responses across multiple channels.

IN COLLABORATION WITH

Transform your living space into a creative workshop with Hooks & Needles. Ideal for indoor enthusiasts, these kits offer endless crafting possibilities. Use code Gazette20 for 20% off and enjoy crafting from the comfort of home. 

To become a high performer, you must seek clarity, generate energy, raise necessity, increase productivity, develop influence, and demonstrate courage. The art and science of how to do all this is what this book is about.

ON DIVERSITY: "Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another's uniqueness." - Ola Joseph

Diversity is not only about acknowledging differences, but embracing and valuing the unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that each individual brings to the table. When we embrace diversity, we create an environment where different ideas, viewpoints, and approaches can flourish, leading to growth, innovation, and a deeper understanding of the world around us.

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summer, the south of France, and a loved one next to you

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