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Sydney Lake is an associate editor at Fortune, where she writes and edits news for the publication's global news desk covering generational dynamics, billionaire philanthropy, housing, real estate, luxury, and wealth. Before joining Fortune, Sydney served as the assistant editor of Virginia Business magazine and worked on the production desk at CQ Roll Call. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and leadership studies from the University of Richmond and her master's degree in digital media management from the University of Southern California.
A Kohl’s board member resigned because she was ‘continually disappointed’ by governance and a lack of transparency. The retailer denies there was any friction
RetailA Kohl’s board member resigned because she was ‘continually disappointed’ by governance and a lack of transparency. The retailer denies there was any friction
By Sydney LakeMay 15, 2025
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SuccessAlmost 40% of Gen Z and millennial workers will take a pay cut for remote or hybrid work, LinkedIn survey shows
By Sydney LakeMay 9, 2025
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are poised to lose money on the sale of their $60 million Beverly Hills home thanks to the mansion tax
FinanceJennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are poised to lose money on the sale of their $60 million Beverly Hills home thanks to the mansion tax
By Sydney LakeMay 8, 2025
Deepfakes gave AI a bad rap but the tech has real uses—it just needs guardrails, experts say
ConferencesDeepfakes gave AI a bad rap but the tech has real uses—it just needs guardrails, experts say
By Sydney LakeMay 7, 2025
Europe should be a global AI leader given its talent pool, but the trouble is keeping companies there
ConferencesEurope should be a global AI leader given its talent pool, but the trouble is keeping companies there
By Sydney LakeMay 6, 2025
Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman
RetailWhile nearly everything gets more expensive, Sweetgreen CEO defends $16 salads, imploring customers to think about the long-term cost of their health
By Sydney LakeMay 5, 2025
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SuccessGen Z is actually the most enthusiastic generation about working in the office and are there 3 days a week
By Sydney LakeMay 3, 2025
Kohl’s just fired its CEO after only 100 days on the job after striking a ‘highly unusual’ deal with a vendor he had a personal relationship with
RetailKohl’s just fired its CEO after only 100 days on the job after striking a ‘highly unusual’ deal with a vendor he had a personal relationship with
By Sydney LakeMay 1, 2025
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EconomyPrivate hiring slowed in April out of fear of tariff impacts. ‘Unease is the word of the day,’ ADP chief economist says
By Sydney LakeApril 30, 2025
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RetailPeople feel so bad about the economy because of tariffs and inflation that consumer confidence sank to a 13-year low
By Sydney LakeApril 29, 2025
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PoliticsTrump says he ‘loves’ a millionaires tax, but not enough to lose an election
By Sydney LakeApril 25, 2025
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks
RetailHasbro has a winning hand with Wizards, bucking the trend in retail
By Sydney LakeApril 24, 2025
Struggling commercial airline Avelo has turned to deportation flights. Even though the CEO admitted it’s a controversial choice, it’s ‘too valuable not to pursue’
PoliticsStruggling commercial airline Avelo has turned to deportation flights. Even though the CEO admitted it’s a controversial choice, it’s ‘too valuable not to pursue’
By Sydney LakeApril 24, 2025
Chili's CEO Kevin Hochman
RetailChili’s is winning fast-casual dining while others are floundering because it made itself brutally efficient. Its new approach to fries is the perfect example
By Sydney LakeApril 22, 2025
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee
EconomyFollowing Trump’s attacks on Powell, Chicago Fed president Goolsbee warns against undermining the credibility of the Fed
By Sydney LakeApril 20, 2025
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