Dale Stine Wilton Wings Ordered Shut Over Health Violations. Everything You Need To Know Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation inspectors shut down several eateries last week due to severe sanitation issues, including rodent activity and unclean conditions. Wilton Win... Queer Up Business Jul 8, 2024
BH Conflict Resolution Services, Dr. Bobby Huen Major Brands Scale Back Pride Campaigns Amid Conservative Backlash in 2024 Last year saw a significant backlash against corporate Pride campaigns, leading several major brands to rethink their strategies for 2024. The pushback began with an intense conservative response to P... Queer Up Business Jul 3, 2024
Gustafson Communications, Christopher Gustafson Community First: LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs Lead in Creating Positive Local Change A new report by payroll specialists Gusto reveals that LGBTQ+ business owners in the US are as focused on community impact as on profits. According to Gusto’s 2024 New Business Formation Report, 70% o... Queer Up Business Jun 20, 2024
Gregg Shapiro Jon Stewart Criticizes Corporations for Exploiting LGBTQ+ Pride American comedian and writer Jon Stewart has expressed frustration with companies co-opting LGBTQ+ Pride for financial gain. On a recent episode of The Daily Show, Stewart roasted Pride campaigns from... Queer Up Business Jun 12, 2024
Gregg Shapiro At IKEA They Say "Let Them Eat Cake...With Rainbows" IKEA UK has reintroduced its popular rainbow cake for Pride Month 2024, with all profits supporting LGBT+ Switchboard, a vital service for queer individuals since 1974. The charity has facilitated ove... Queer Up Business Jun 11, 2024
Porc3lain LLC, Jamaal L. Starks Out Leadership's 2024 Index Highlights Increasing Risks for LGBTQ+ Community Each year for the last six, the gay advocacy group Out Leadership has produced an index gauging the business climate for gay and transgender people state by state, mapping out where they can live and ... Queer Up Business Jun 10, 2024
HOLLYWOOD LGBTQ COUNCIL, Jeff Oliverio Rainbow Capitalism Helps Make LGBTQ+ Events Like Stonewall Pride Possible Rainbow capitalism, a phenomenon where businesses embrace and cater to the LGBTQ+ community, has been on the rise, fostering greater social tolerance. Often the phrase can be perceived negatively on h... Queer Up Business Jun 4, 2024
Holy Cross Health, Von Biggs Haters Will Hate, But The LGBTQ+ Community Will Celebrate This Pride With Its Supporting Brands As June arrives, the landscape of Pride Month merchandise has evolved. Once characterized by vibrant displays of love-themed Mickey Mouse backpacks, pronoun pins, and "Not a Phase" hoodies, national b... Queer Up Business May 29, 2024
Anabel Lorente Walmart Doubles Down On Pride Month After Target Backs Off Walmart promoted its new Pride apparel on Instagram ahead of Pride Month, stating, "Not just a slogan. #PrideAlways is a reminder to lead with love." This follows Target’s decision to limit its Pride ... Queer Up Business May 28, 2024
FayWhat?! Apple Launches Customizable Pride Edition Watch and Features, Championing LGBTQ+ Equality Apple has introduced a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop, which is available to order now. It is available in a software update along with matching watch faces and dynamic iOS and iPadOS... Queer Up Business May 23, 2024
Goodman PR, Nico Cales Brands Embrace LGBTQ+ As Apple, American Eagle, and Gaultier Launch 2024 Pride Collection In celebration of Pride Month 2024, numerous renowned and independent brands have unveiled their vibrant Pride collections, reflecting solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community while acknowledging the ongo... Queer Up Business May 16, 2024
Gregg Shapiro Bud Light Adopts Cautious Approach After Last Year’s Backlash Over Dylan Mulvaney Partnership In the wake of a firestorm ignited by its collaboration with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney, Bud Light is retreating from controversy, opting for a more cautious approach to its brand partnerships. J... Queer Up Business May 14, 2024