Melissa Daniels
@melissamdaniels.bsky.social
Senior reporter at Modern Retail. Desert dweller. Dancer. Mama. Musician. Small dog apologist.
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Lol, love reading @juliawaldow.bsky.social on the tired fake apologies trend @modernretail.bsky.social
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Fake apologies from brands are all over Instagram
The fake apology is the latest social media trend that brands are glomming onto — but some are growing tired of the bit.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Lol, love reading @juliawaldow.bsky.social on the tired fake apologies trend @modernretail.bsky.social
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www.modernretail.co/marketing/fa...
Congrats to all involved in reviving The Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs!
Reliving my memories today:
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Reliving my memories today:
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MD's Archives: The Plaza Theatre returns
Looking back I guess it was kismet
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Congrats to all involved in reviving The Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs!
Reliving my memories today:
open.substack.com/pub/melissam...
Reliving my memories today:
open.substack.com/pub/melissam...
I'm hardly a cheerleader for the regulatory state, but if this comes to fruition, I hope to God it's back in working order
Tech companies are betting big on nuclear energy to meet AIs massive power demands and they're using that AI to speed up the construction of new nuclear power plants.
Power Companies Are Using AI To Build Nuclear Power Plants
Tech companies are betting big on nuclear energy to meet AIs massive power demands and they're using that AI to speed up the construction of new nuclear power plants.
www.404media.co
November 15, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I'm hardly a cheerleader for the regulatory state, but if this comes to fruition, I hope to God it's back in working order
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I’m currently paying $650/month for a silver HMO obtained on ACA marketplace. That’s a lot.
But starting in 2026, the same coverage will be about $1200/month! That’s way out of my budget.
And to add insult, the absolute cheapest, bottom-of-the-barrel coverage is $700/month.
But starting in 2026, the same coverage will be about $1200/month! That’s way out of my budget.
And to add insult, the absolute cheapest, bottom-of-the-barrel coverage is $700/month.
October 27, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I’m currently paying $650/month for a silver HMO obtained on ACA marketplace. That’s a lot.
But starting in 2026, the same coverage will be about $1200/month! That’s way out of my budget.
And to add insult, the absolute cheapest, bottom-of-the-barrel coverage is $700/month.
But starting in 2026, the same coverage will be about $1200/month! That’s way out of my budget.
And to add insult, the absolute cheapest, bottom-of-the-barrel coverage is $700/month.
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Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
October 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
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This is a powerful post by Laurene Powell Jobs on what is means to be a philanthropist and, more importantly, what it does not. Kudos to her for saying it so plainly.
Beware of philanthropists who want control in exchange for their giving, writes Laurene Powell Jobs.
Essay | Laurene Powell Jobs: Beware of Philanthropists Who Want Control in Exchange for Their Giving
True generosity flows quietly to communities that already know what they need, building capacity not dependency.
on.wsj.com
October 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This is a powerful post by Laurene Powell Jobs on what is means to be a philanthropist and, more importantly, what it does not. Kudos to her for saying it so plainly.
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Great piece here on workers at dollar stores, in an environment where labor law has been largely rendered moot, still organizing and managing to earn victories. From our friends at @capitalandmain.bsky.social.
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Dollar Store Workers Fight to Improve Jobs, Even Without a Union
With unionization dropping under Trump, experts say “premajority” campaigns can help workers score wins.
prospect.org
October 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Great piece here on workers at dollar stores, in an environment where labor law has been largely rendered moot, still organizing and managing to earn victories. From our friends at @capitalandmain.bsky.social.
prospect.org/labor/2025-1...
prospect.org/labor/2025-1...
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my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
www.consumerreports.org
October 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
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sherman, for the love of god!
October 10, 2025 at 1:11 AM
sherman, for the love of god!
While we're talking about who national news organizations hire, the bigger issue than who is in charge is whether these places truly reflect the communities they serve. If CBS, NYT, CNN etc. continue to only hire out of big coastal cities, coverage won't improve.
October 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
While we're talking about who national news organizations hire, the bigger issue than who is in charge is whether these places truly reflect the communities they serve. If CBS, NYT, CNN etc. continue to only hire out of big coastal cities, coverage won't improve.
My latest @modernretail.bsky.social is a look at how indie wine & spirits brands almost found themselves without a distributor after RNDC pulled out of California.
How they huddled up and bounced back:
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How they huddled up and bounced back:
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How wine and spirits brands are bouncing back from RNDC's California exit
California-based alcohol brands had 90 days to find new suppliers after one of the industry's largest distributors pulled out of the state.
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October 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
My latest @modernretail.bsky.social is a look at how indie wine & spirits brands almost found themselves without a distributor after RNDC pulled out of California.
How they huddled up and bounced back:
www.modernretail.co/operations/h...
How they huddled up and bounced back:
www.modernretail.co/operations/h...
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so the US government just forced a tech company to delete an app it doesn’t like, which is totally normal stuff
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ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’
Apple removed ICEBlock reportedly after direct pressure from Department of Justice officials. “I am incredibly disappointed by Apple's actions today. Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never t...
www.404media.co
October 3, 2025 at 2:38 AM
so the US government just forced a tech company to delete an app it doesn’t like, which is totally normal stuff
www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
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No it doesn’t, that’s you doing that
Tilly Norwood raises the question of who will be the first to win an Oscar for best AI in a leading role
Tilly Norwood Is Expensive, Even for Hollywood
The “synthetic actress” may be cheaper to cast than Leonardo DiCaprio, but AI’s footprint carries major economic and environmental costs.
bloom.bg
October 3, 2025 at 7:14 AM
No it doesn’t, that’s you doing that
I still love Facebook bc sometimes you get these gems, like being among the first to know Ryan Adams got deplaned on Delta
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Ryan Adams
Don’t fly #Delta - I was in a first class seat. The seat was duct taped at the top. Because of this the Stuart came by several times complaining “my seat was not ready for take off” - you can clearly....
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September 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I still love Facebook bc sometimes you get these gems, like being among the first to know Ryan Adams got deplaned on Delta
www.facebook.com/ryanadams/po...
www.facebook.com/ryanadams/po...
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For Gucci-owner Kering, cost-cutting is an up-and-coming trend on.ft.com/4nJHha2 | opinion
For Gucci-owner Kering, cost-cutting is an up-and-coming trend
on.ft.com
September 24, 2025 at 4:31 AM
For Gucci-owner Kering, cost-cutting is an up-and-coming trend on.ft.com/4nJHha2 | opinion
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The gasp i gasped at this bit
September 24, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The gasp i gasped at this bit
Yet another recession indicator? Private label diapers are about to be big business.
New @modernretail.bsky.social
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New @modernretail.bsky.social
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Why sales of private label diapers are on the rise
Retailers are looking to private label diapers as a way to help capture spending from value-conscious parents.
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September 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Yet another recession indicator? Private label diapers are about to be big business.
New @modernretail.bsky.social
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New @modernretail.bsky.social
www.modernretail.co/operations/w...
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It's today's must-read at @prospect.org. Big thanks to People's Policy Project for their support on it. Check it out!
prospect.org/world/2025-0...
prospect.org/world/2025-0...
This Greenland Is Red
The small island nation has one of the largest and most successful portfolios of state-owned companies in the world. What?
prospect.org
September 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
It's today's must-read at @prospect.org. Big thanks to People's Policy Project for their support on it. Check it out!
prospect.org/world/2025-0...
prospect.org/world/2025-0...
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The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.
USDA cancels survey tracking how many Americans struggle to get enough food
The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.
n.pr
September 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.
"We hit at a moment where everyone was becoming aware there was a problem but wasn’t totally sure what the solution was, especially for their kids."
The anti-smartphone tech wave is upon us. New @modernretail.bsky.social
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The anti-smartphone tech wave is upon us. New @modernretail.bsky.social
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How Tin Can's modern landline became a viral hit by embracing nostalgia in its branding
By embracing nostalgia in its marketing and product, Tin Can has become a viral hit less than a year after launching.
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September 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
"We hit at a moment where everyone was becoming aware there was a problem but wasn’t totally sure what the solution was, especially for their kids."
The anti-smartphone tech wave is upon us. New @modernretail.bsky.social
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The anti-smartphone tech wave is upon us. New @modernretail.bsky.social
www.modernretail.co/operations/h...
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Studio B, Coachella Valley's only purpose-built Dolby Atmos mixing room, is featured today in the Desert Sun! Thank you @bblueskye.bsky.social for taking the deep dive into Dolby Atmos and beyond!
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www.desertsun.com/story/life/e...
Inside Studio B: How an Indio studio is changing the way music and sound is heard
Studio B, which opened in April, is a Dolby Atmos-focused mixing facility, a first for the Coachella Valley.
www.desertsun.com
September 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Studio B, Coachella Valley's only purpose-built Dolby Atmos mixing room, is featured today in the Desert Sun! Thank you @bblueskye.bsky.social for taking the deep dive into Dolby Atmos and beyond!
www.desertsun.com/story/life/e...
www.desertsun.com/story/life/e...
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reminder: Jimmy Kimmel is enough of a mensch that he devised a segment on which actors who are just short of having enough work to qualify for union healthcare come on his show and deliver a single line of dialogue
deadline.com/2024/07/jimm...
deadline.com/2024/07/jimm...
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Once Again Aims To Help Working Actors Get Health Insurance With New Casting Notice
Jimmy Kimmel wants to help actors get health insurance with a new casting notice for his talk show
deadline.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:24 AM
reminder: Jimmy Kimmel is enough of a mensch that he devised a segment on which actors who are just short of having enough work to qualify for union healthcare come on his show and deliver a single line of dialogue
deadline.com/2024/07/jimm...
deadline.com/2024/07/jimm...
Quick teaser for this weekend's Modern Retail Podcast episode: I spoke with Kat Cole, the inimitable ceo of AG1 who led the company to $600M in revenue last year. She goes deep on supplement research, and it's SO meaty.
Listen wherever you pod!!
@modernretail.bsky.social #dtc #retail
Listen wherever you pod!!
@modernretail.bsky.social #dtc #retail
September 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Quick teaser for this weekend's Modern Retail Podcast episode: I spoke with Kat Cole, the inimitable ceo of AG1 who led the company to $600M in revenue last year. She goes deep on supplement research, and it's SO meaty.
Listen wherever you pod!!
@modernretail.bsky.social #dtc #retail
Listen wherever you pod!!
@modernretail.bsky.social #dtc #retail
forgot this song existed. good song.
September 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
forgot this song existed. good song.