Category Archives: business

What Six Flags’ financial struggles mean for the American dream

Six Flags America will close its doors this November after facing declining attendance, aging infrastructure, CEO turnover and a mountain of debt in recent years. Amusement parks across the country have been on an economic roller coaster since the pandemic. While they saw a surge in visitors after Covid restrictions were lifted, that period also brought a shortage of workers, rising labor costs and then a spike in gas prices and inflation. NBC News’ Shannon Pettypiece reports on the story. 

Little Spoon co-founder discusses the baby food brand’s expansion

Little Spoon co-founder Angela Vranich sits down with NBC News’ Savannah Sellers to discuss how the successful baby food business got off the ground to become the country’s biggest direct-to-consumer fresh baby and kids food brand. Vranich discusses the company’s new partnership with Target, the largest food and beverage launch in the retailer’s history.