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Inc.com
Jul 29, 2026

Buzz Is a Vanity Metric. Instead, Build for Habit
Four principles for building a habit-forming product and why the businesses that get this right end up with opportunities the buzz-chasers don't.



Inc.com
Jul 29, 2026

Michelle Obama Refuses to Use Apple Pay for This Reason. A Cybersecurity Expert Says the Real Risk Is Something Else
During an interview, the former first lady explained why she opts not to use one of the world's most popular payment options.



Inc.com
Jul 29, 2026

OWN Isn't Bringing Creators to TV. It's Going Where They Already Win
Streamers are being tapped by TV execs more than ever.



Inc.com
Jul 29, 2026

Apple and OpenAI are the Best of Frenemies
Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI reveals a much bigger problem with their partnership.



Inc.com
Jul 29, 2026

Scientists Just Discovered How the Movies You Like Reveals Your Specific Personality Type
Genre matters, but new research shows where you land on the Big 5 Personality Types more accurately predicts the movies you like.



Inc.com
Jul 29, 2026

She Wanted to Teach Kids History. Her Idea Became a $700 Million Business
Pleasant Rowland started American Girl with an educational mission, not a toy-industry playbook. Decades later, the company remains one of the most successful toy brands ever created.



Inc.com
Jul 29, 2026

This Startup Bought More Than 60 Food Distributors. Now Investors Will Decide If It Is Worth $4.5 Billion
The food-tech company last raised $50 million in February. Its IPO will test whether years of acquisitions produced stronger margins—or more debt and complexity.



Inc.com
Jul 29, 2026

First Came the DEI Backlash. Now Brands Are Facing an AI Transparency Wave
The political and cultural battles around AI are creating a new expectation: Tell consumers exactly how AI is being used. These five strategies can help companies get ahead.



Inc.com
Jul 29, 2026

Samsung and Google's New Smart Glasses Have a Secret Weapon That Meta Can't Easily Copy
Would you use glasses that sync with your Google and Samsung accounts?



Inc.com
Jul 29, 2026

A $200 Loan in Cambodia Changed This Finance Leader's Thinking. Now She's Trying to Change Capitalism
An encounter with a family struggling for safe water helped Alix Lebec rethink how money moves. Now she's using innovative finance to tackle climate and economic challenges.



Inc.com
Jul 29, 2026

Most Companies Are Ignoring Their Best Customers. It's Costing Them More Than They Realize
We've built entire systems around the people angriest with us and nothing for the people doing our marketing for free.



Inc.com
Jul 29, 2026

The Biggest Lesson From SpaceX's IPO Isn't About Billion-Dollar Opportunities
The conventional wisdom about entrepreneurship is wrong. The founders behind SpaceX, ElevenLabs, Cashea, and Biorce all succeeded for the same surprising reason.



Inc.com
Jul 29, 2026

What CEOs Say and What Employees Hear Are Often Different. In the Age of AI, That Matters More Than Ever
As companies race to adapt to AI, the gap between a leader's intent and an employee's interpretation may be more consequential than the technology itself.



Inc.com
Jul 29, 2026

A Weird Market Paradox Is Unfolding Right Now
How can a stock be in a bear market and still be up 291 percent?



Inc.com
Jul 29, 2026

Everyone's Obsessed With AI Search. Smart Companies Are Starting With PR Instead
The sources AI trusts most may be the ones your communications team has spent years cultivating.



Inc.com
Jul 29, 2026

At Costco, Loss Leaders Are an Art Form. This One Is the Best Yet
Gas prices are up 45 percent since January. Here's why that's good for Costco.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Circuit City Trusted the Spreadsheet. Best Buy Trusted the People. Only 1 Survived
Companies racing to replace people with AI may be repeating the same mistake that destroyed Circuit City. Former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly explains why.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

The Hottest Real Estate in College Sports Isn't a Stadium. It's a $20 Million Jersey Patch
New NCAA rules opened the door to jersey patch advertising. Some of the country's biggest athletic programs are already securing eight-figure deals.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

AI Notetakers Have Reached the Wrist. Big Privacy Questions Are Now at Hand
Granola just released an Apple Watch recording app. It's not the only company aiming to make far more workplace conversations searchable.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

They Criticized eBay. Then They Got Live Insects, a Bloody Pig Mask, and a Surveillance Team
After two journalists critiqued the online marketplace, executives targeted them with a harassment campaign. They just reached a $55.7 million settlement.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Ford Just Stole Nike's Smartest Marketing Trick. Every Business Should Be Paying Attention
The automaker is releasing limited-run Broncos like Nike releases shoes. The scarcity playbook now works in almost any category.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Shein Just Revealed 2 Bombshell Disclosures Ahead of Its IPO. One Was an FTC Investigation
The fast-fashion giant says it's cooperating with federal regulators as it pursues a Hong Kong IPO. New filings reveal a less-than-ideal picture for investors.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Dollar Tree Is Closing Stores, Joins List of Retailers Adjusting Their Physical Location Footprint in 2026
The discount retail chain expects to end the year with a bigger overall footprint, but dozens of stores will close in the process. Here's what to know.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Coca-Cola Sold Nearly 1 Drink Per Fan at the World Cup. Its Real Win May Have Been Even Bigger
How the beverage giant capitalized on the biggest sporting event in the world.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

The Biggest Cause of Founder Burnout Isn't Work. It's This
Delegation isn't an office tactic. It's a life philosophy.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Fanatics Wants to Be More Than a Sports Company. This Deal Shows Just How Far It Will Go
Michael Rubin's sports empire recently made a sizable purchase. It foreshadows the brand's long-term strategy in the marketplace.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

He Ran Outback Steakhouse's Parent Company. Now He's Taking on Cracker Barrel's Turnaround
The move comes a year after the chain's controversial rebrand left customers questioning whether leadership understood the brand.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

5 Questions Every CEO Should Ask in Their First 3 Months on the Job
New CEOs who ask these questions will build stronger companies.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Microsoft Says Its New AI Beats OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic at Cybersecurity
Microsoft unveiled a new cybersecurity AI system that it says is more effective—and less expensive—than the competition.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Jim Collins Just Revealed His 3-Part Test for Knowing You're in the Right Career
You might be great at your job and paid well for it. Jim Collins says that still isn't proof you're doing the work you're built for.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Jensen Huang Says Nvidia Was Built on the Wrong Technology. His Next Move Changed Everything
Here's what happened when Huang went back to the drawing board and started over.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Nvidia Just Bet $5 Billion on an AI Startup Most People Have Never Heard Of. Here's Why
The startup receiving the funds is working on what it calls ‘the most important technical problem of our time.'



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

A Political Candidate Says She Joined Dating Apps to Find Love, Not Voters. Then Bumble and Hinge Banned Her
Alina Bonsell says her post-match icebreaker was a joke. Her case tests when political disclosure on dating apps becomes campaign solicitation.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

The Hidden $10 Million Mistake Most Fast-Growing Startups Make After Hiring Sales Reps
Ramping is the single biggest variable in how quickly your sales team starts bringing in revenue.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

The FAA Just Discovered a New Safety Problem With Hundreds of Boeing 737 Max Jets
The aircraft maker is facing scrutiny from the government agency over 453 U.S.-registered airplanes.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

55 Percent of Leaders Regret AI Layoffs—and a Major Hiring Reversal Has Begun
A wave of corporate regret and flawed tech rollouts is forcing Ford, IBM, and others to quietly bring back the human talent they cut.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

An iPhone for Just $18 a Month? Here's How Apple's New Upgrade Program Works
A new Apple Upgrade program is rolling out for devices like iPhones and Watches, while two other options sunset.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Costco Offered Shoppers Free Samples of Water. Retail Experts Say It's a Brilliant Strategy
From Kirkland water to toilet paper in plastic bags, the supermarket giant's weirdest samples reveal how subtle retail psychology can drive massive sales.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

One of America's Biggest Liquor Distributors Just Filed for Bankruptcy. An Expert Warns a Massive Ripple Effect Could Follow
Facing up to $10 billion in liabilities, the former top-three distributor is officially winding down its operations, leaving major brands in limbo.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Your Customers Want Longer Evenings. Your Body Wants Earlier Mornings.
As Congress debates locking in daylight time year-round, founders are caught between the business upside of evening light and the health case for morning sun.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

A New Report Reveals the Surprising Truth About Dating Startup Founders. It's Not What Most People Think
The League's Founder Compatibility Report reveals the traits modern daters are attracted to, as well as the ones they're actively avoiding.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Shark Week Has Lasted Nearly 40 Years. Here's What Businesses Can Learn From It
Four decades later, Shark Week is still feeding the power of a great brand.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Ralph Lauren Made Shorts Look Professional. Now Offices Have to Decide What That Means
The shorts debate isn't about legs. It's about leadership.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Chipotle Founder Steve Ells Spends 2 Hours on Breakfast Every Day. Science Suggests It's Actually a Competitive Advantage
The entrepreneur's relaxed approach to mornings challenges the fast-paced mindset embraced by many entrepreneurs.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

The ‘Adaptation Effect' Is Killing Your Spark. Here Are 3 Ways to Get It Back
Familiarity doesn't always breed contempt, but it does remove the luster. Here's how to make the old new again.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

My Part-Time Employee Just Took a Full-Time Job—and Wants to Keep Working for Me
She says she can balance both schedules. Here is how management expert Alison Green suggests handling the awkward request.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Companies Cut Jobs for AI. Now They're Learning What They Lost
The future of work isn't human vs. machine. It's human with machine.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Science Says Compared to Reading, Listening to Audiobooks Is a Terrible Way to Learn
Listen to audiobooks for pleasure? Have at it. But if you want or need to learn, research shows reading is much more effective.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Scientists Thought GLP-1s Would Improve Happiness and Relationships. The Data Told a Different Story
A new working paper examined whether GLP-1 drugs had an effect on the social or mental wellbeing of people with diabetes. The findings were surprising.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Culture Fit Is the Wrong Test. Hire for Culture Add
The hires who make your team stronger rarely look like the ones who already fit.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

The Death of the Startup Team
Why solopreneurs are crushing traditional CEOs in 2026



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Why MrBeast, Mindy Kaling, and Steven Bartlett All Ended Up on Shark Tank
The new career advantage isn't a title. It's authority.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Why Smart Companies Are Building ‘Circuit Breakers' for AI Agents Before It's Too Late
As companies hand more authority to AI agents, many are overlooking a growing risk: these systems behave more like digital insiders than software tools. Here's how leaders can protect their organizations.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

A Common Anxiety Could Be Aging Your Brain Faster and Increasing Your Risk of Cognitive Decline, New Research Finds
Researchers tracked participants across multiple decades to identify how a common stress played a role in their long-term brain health.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

The Same Legal Theory Used Against Meta Is Now Coming for AI
First social media. Now AI. The legal argument behind Meta's verdict is being aimed at chatbots, AI companions, and other engagement-focused products. Here's why business leaders should care.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

The 99 Percent Funding Rule Every Founder Should Know Before Borrowing Money
Every funding approach has its purpose. The key is to find the approach that's best for what you need.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Who Wants To Be Chief AI Officer? Technical Product Managers Would Like a Word
AI and Product Management are coming together in two distinct ways, and your business needs both.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Rich, Busy, and Clueless: The New Clients Fueling a $250,000 Matchmaking Boom
Technology has made the matching process ever easier, which has had a mixed impact.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Sam Altman Says the Singularity Is Here. The Evidence Suggests Otherwise
AI keeps getting more capable, but capability isn't the same thing as intelligence. Here's why the race toward AGI may be hitting a ceiling few want to acknowledge.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Oprah Said Life Begins at 44. Here's All the Science Proving She's Right
Cultural expectations for midlife haven't kept up with new research and changing demographics of what it looks like to be 40 . 



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

A Company Is Producing 1,200 AI Ads a Day. It Reveals a Hard Truth for Every Brand
AI tools have collapsed the cost of producing content. The smart response is giving real creators more room to sound like themselves.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

‘Pouches Are What Gummies Were 5 Years Ago': Why 1 Founder Is Betting on Wellness's Next Big Format
Gen Z made nicotine pouches popular. Now, Blip is expanding what this delivery mechanism can do.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

‘Pouches Are What Gummies Were 5 Years Ago': Why 1 Startup Is Betting on Wellness's Next Big Format
Gen Z made nicotine pouches popular. Now, Blip is expanding what this delivery mechanism can do.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

A 24-Year-Old Built a 26 Million-Follower Media Empire. His Real Secret Is the 1 Thing AI Can't Do
James Dumoulin's "spontaneous" street interviews are the most produced videos on your feed. Here's what his playbook can teach you.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

Wall Street Loved AI Spending. Now It's Punishing the Companies Doing It Most
Cumulative annual returns for the Magnificent 7 have seen a decline.



Inc.com
Jul 28, 2026

What The 3 Little Pigs Can Teach You About Building a Business That Actually Lasts
Most founders start with a house of straw. Here's how successful entrepreneurs survive the distractions, bad decisions, and setbacks that separate fragile businesses from brick-house companies.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

Want to Protect Against Cognitive Decline? A New Study Says to Change This 1 Eating Habit
Researchers found that shifting this one norm delivered surprising cognitive benefits.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

A $57,590 Robot Was Supposed to Transform Learning. Instead, It Triggered a Backlash
The move raises concerns about the lack of tested evidence and community support for such an initiative.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

Publix Is Closing Stores: See an Updated List of Shuttered Locations for 2026
The southeastern U.S. supermarket chain May have closed a number of stores in recent months, but the company appears to be growing its overall footprint.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

A Visitor Left a Brutal 1-Star Review. Five Years Later, It Made This 120-Year-Old Museum Go Viral
It's a whale of a marketing tale with a happy ending: a surge in sales.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

A Netflix Company Retreat Sparked a Lawsuit. Experts Say the Real Damage May Be Just Beginning
At the offsite, employees were reportedly encouraged to share personal experiences. Then, one employee lost his job.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

Apple's Smart Glasses Are Coming Into Focus—and They Reveal a Big Challenge Ahead
Can Apple live up to its privacy-focused reputation, and avoid the creepiness associated with Meta's glasses?



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

After a 98 Percent Profit Collapse, Porsche Made a Drastic Decision About Its Workforce
The automaker recently unveiled a major restructuring plan aimed at guaranteeing its long-term success.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

‘I Didn't Pass the Bar. I Raised It.' The Brilliant Marketing Lesson Behind Kim Kardashian's Viral Ad
One line helped Kim Kardashian transform criticism into attention and a failed exam into a brand-defining moment.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

In 6 Words, Sam Altman Just Claimed That We're Already in the Singularity
The OpenAI CEO explained that this is a pivotal moment in human history and will be ‘awesome for the world.'



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

How CPGs Have a Day-One Advantage
AI, automation, and just-in-time capital make it possible to launch new products faster.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

How a Pair of 21-Year-Olds Built a $13 Million AI Startup Without Touching Their Funding
Turbo AI's co-founders launched the company while still undergrads and grew to 10 million users with a team of just 10 people.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

He Opened Up at a Netflix Retreat ‘Trust' Exercise. Days Later, He Was Fired
Why mandatory vulnerability exercises can backfire—and what business leaders should do instead when employees open up.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

He Opened Up at a Netflix Retreat ‘Trust' Exercise—Then, He Was Fired
Why mandatory vulnerability exercises can backfire—and what business leaders should do instead when employees open up.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

Stop & Shop Closes Dozens of Stores: See the Complete List of Doomed Locations for 2026
The grocery chain has cut dozens of locations over the past year and a half. Here are the spots that will close next.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

The Founder Who Watched His Employees Miss Out on Millions—and Decided to Fix It
Equitybee CEO Oren Barzilai says startup employees lose tens of billions of dollars annually because they don't understand stock options. The stories behind that number are stunning.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

I Used to Fire People Instead of Giving Them Feedback
Avoiding hard conversations is a costly mistake.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

I Learned This AI Lesson 14 Years Ago During an Amazon Price War. Most Entrepreneurs Still Haven't
An Amazon price war taught me a lesson about AI more than a decade before ChatGPT arrived. Today, too many entrepreneurs are making the same costly mistake.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

AI Can Do the Work. It Still Can't Replace the One Thing Companies Need Most
What's happening to software developers today is a preview of what may be coming for every profession. 



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

People Aren't Ignoring You. You're Giving Them Information in the Wrong Order
This simple tweak can transform all your communications.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

AI Data Centers Found a Way Around the Grid. Now They're Facing a Much Bigger Problem
The fight over Vantage Data Centers' self-powered campus shows how bypassing the grid can expose AI infrastructure companies to health claims, lawsuits, and community opposition.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

Everyone Is Talking About AI. Almost No One Is Telling You What Actually Works. Here's the Honest Breakdown
Everyone has an AI prediction. Few people separate reality from marketing. Here's a simple framework for understanding what's working now—and what still isn't.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

Jeff Bezos Changed His Mind About Long Hours. Science Suggests He Was Right
A large-scale study reveals that one common habit may undermine judgment, increase risk-taking, and hurt productivity more than many leaders realize.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

Gap Is Bringing Back Its Beloved '90s Fragrances. Millennials Are Losing Their Minds
‘Best news ever!' one customer wrote on Instagram.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

Gap Is Bringing Back Its Beloved ‘90s Fragrances. Millennials Are Losing Their Minds
‘Best news ever!' one customer wrote on Instagram.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

Cold Brew Recall: 3,000 Gallons of Coffee Pulled Over Fears of a Rare Toxin That Can Cause Paralysis
A well-known coffee company recently issued a voluntary recall for one of its signature products.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

Think GLP-1s Are Too Expensive for Your Health Plan? Cutting Them Might Hurt Your Bottom Line
A new study reveals that dropping coverage for weight-loss drugs like Ozempic could backfire—costing companies up to $866 per worker in lost productivity.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

The Greatest Innovation Hub in History Had a Secret. Most Companies Are Doing the Exact Opposite
Florence didn't out-hire its rivals. It engineered the collisions the rest of Europe was busy preventing.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

United's CEO Secretly Floated a Merger With Delta. It Wasn't the First Major Airline He Approached
Scott Kirby, the company's chief executive, thinks a high-stakes deal is the ticket to exponential growth.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

Venture Capital Hit $412 Billion. Most Founders Won't See a Dollar of It. Here's the Playbook They Need
Big checks aren't the only path to big growth.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

Y Combinator Just Revealed the Startup Ideas It Wants Most for 2026. Here's What the Accelerator Plans to Fund Next
From AI tutors and human-verification tech to "multiplayer" agents, the elite startup accelerator is looking to power the real world. Does your company fit the bill?



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

The Maker Behind Jack Daniel's Just Rejected a $15 Billion Takeover Offer From a Rival Spirits Giant
The distillery's founding family insists that the company is still well-positioned for growth.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

What Netflix and eBay's $2 Billion Moves Say About the Future of the Creator Economy
Your biggest business asset might not be your product. It's your audience.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

Is It Ever OK to Reject a Candidate Based on Their Personal Social Media?
Online behavior is revealing more than ever, but reacting to it can introduce hidden hiring biases.



Inc.com
Jul 27, 2026

Is It Ever Okay to Reject a Candidate Based on Their Personal Social Media?
Online behavior is revealing more than ever, but reacting to it can introduce hidden hiring biases.



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