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Can AI finally solve the costly problem of online clothing returns?
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (196+ words) AI-powered virtual fitting rooms are being developed by retailers to help shoppers find better-fitting clothes and reduce the billions of dollars lost through returns, Bloomberg reports. Zalando uses detailed body measurements and 3D scans of clothing to predict fit, while Zara…...
Roundup: ChatGPT / GM engine failures / US business activity surges
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (283+ words) Baton Rouge Business Report Friday, August 21, 2026 Convenience meets risk: OpenAI has added a ChatGPT feature that can search, analyze, draft and send messages through Apple’s Messages app on Macs, making it easier to manage conversations and automate tasks. While convenient…...
Summer revenue slide continues for Baton Rouge casinos
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (47+ words) Baton Rouge Business Report Friday, August 21, 2026 Baton Rouge's casino market cooled in July, with revenue declining 7.7% from June as all three local gaming properties posted month-over-month losses for the second straight month, according to the la…...
The tariff math turns negative as refunds outpace revenue
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (163+ words) The Trump administration’s tariff policy has resulted in substantial refunds and continued uncertainty about tariff revenue, Fortune reports. In May 2026, the Treasury refunded approximately $21.97 billion in tariffs while collecting about $21.93 billion. In June, refunds increased to $49.18 billion compared with $23.63 billion…...
FUEL partnership targets the next generation of Louisiana’s energy workforce
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (163+ words) Future Use of Energy in Louisiana, or FUEL, in partnership with the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry and YouthForce NOLA, has announced a three-year partnership focused on expanding career pathways and work-based learning opportunities for Louisiana students. The partnership…...
Gilla Brewing Company’s growth recipe: Community plus innovation
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (44+ words) Baton Rouge Business Report Gilla Brewing Company began with Alex Shillings and fellow home brewers and craft beer enthusiasts who shared a dream. Opening its doors in October 2019, Gilla became Ascension Parishâs first brewerâ¦...
More than a neighbor: ExxonMobil's commitment to investing in people & strengthening Louisiana
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (153+ words) More than a neighbor: ExxonMobil’s commitment to investing in people & strengthening Louisiana Baton Rouge Business Report ExxonMobil’s commitment to Louisiana goes beyond its operations—it’s reflected in the partnerships the company has built with communities across the state. From supporting…...
Amazon expands local footprint with lease deal for 61 North Logistics Center
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (51+ words) Baton Rouge Business Report Friday, August 21, 2026 Delivery giant Amazon has signed a lease to occupy the 240,000-square-foot 61 North Logistics Center on Tom Drive, a company spokesperson confirms to Daily Report. Amazon spokesperson Allie Payne s…...
Construction’s next supply chain crisis is hiding in plain sight
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (232+ words) Sand is the most extracted material on Earth and is essential for concrete and construction, but the world is using river sand faster than nature can replace it, Inc. reports. Global consumption has reached about 55 billion tons per year, and…...
How AI is giving nuclear power a second chance
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (222+ words) MPower is a small modular nuclear reactor project that was once considered a promising source of affordable nuclear energy, The Washington Post reports. About $400 million was invested in the project before BWXT ended development in 2017, as cheap natural gas made…...