In Tight Labor Market, Blue-Collar Employers Turn To Non-Compete Clauses

https://one.npr.org/i/736508029:736508030

What does a stockbroker in New York have in common with a security guard in Florida? They both probably had to sign non-competes. Non-compete contracts are becoming more and more prevalent for blue collar workers. Fast food restaurants like Carl's Jr, Arby's, Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts, and Five Guys all had Non-Compete as of 2018. The article attached blames the proliferation non-competes on a tightening labor market but since non-competes had become more and more popular since the mid-2000s I think it's more reasonable to conclude the non-compete abuse is another example of corporate entitlement and less to do with a shrinking labor pool.

Studying Millennials' Net Worth

https://one.npr.org/i/728878825:728878826

millennials are killing the housing market, so says popular culture. They're also accused of trying to get rid of credit cards, bar soap, weddings and American cheese. Americans aged 18 to 35 has dropped 34 percent since 1996, according to a new study.

Malls are catering to a new type of customer: gamers

https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/01/business/esports-ar-video-games-malls-simon/index.html

Simon Property Group (SPG) said it will invest $5 million in the entertainment company Allied Esports, which will create lounges for competitive video game events at Simon's malls. Simon is also working with Niantic — the company behind the augmented reality game "Harry Potter: Wizards Unite" — to turn 200 of its shopping centers into in-game locations. Malls have been on life-support for a decade and a half can the rebirth of arcades save them?