Morning Brew Daily Bed Bath & Beyond Bankruptcy, Twitter verifies dead celebs & Bud Light Ad Drama
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Apr 24, 2023 Dive into the dramatic downfall of Bed Bath & Beyond, exploring its missteps and the impact of e-commerce struggles. Discover the oddities of Twitter's verification process, including verifying deceased celebrities. Unpack Bud Light's marketing troubles amidst controversy and sales declines. Celebrate Wrexham's inspiring rise in football, learn about a whimsical mishap at Disneyland, and catch up on the latest from Lyft and the entertainment scene!
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Bed Bath & Beyond's Bankruptcy
- Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy, closing all stores and impacting Toby's shopping routine.
- The retailer will cease operations by June 30th unless a last-minute rescue occurs.
Beyond E-commerce
- Bed Bath & Beyond's failure can't solely be blamed on e-commerce or Amazon.
- Other retailers thrive, highlighting management's mistakes as the core issue.
Twitter's Verification Controversy
- Elon Musk is verifying deceased celebrities on Twitter, claiming they subscribed to Twitter Blue.
- He's also verifying living celebrities like Stephen King and LeBron James without their consent.
