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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.
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Retail
A Macy’s employee made accounting errors ‘intentionally,’ hiding up to $154 million in expenses. Now the company’s earnings report is delayed
By Sydney LakeNovember 25, 2024
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Retail
Target is spiraling as Gen Z and affluent customers fall in love with Walmart
By Sydney LakeNovember 22, 2024
Jersey Mike’s CEO is now worth almost as much as Mark Cuban after agreeing to sell his sandwich chain to Blackstone in a deal worth $8 billion
Leadership
Jersey Mike’s CEO is now worth almost as much as Mark Cuban after agreeing to sell his sandwich chain to Blackstone in a deal worth $8 billion
By Sydney LakeNovember 20, 2024
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Retail
Walmart has mastered the dupe, sending the wealthy flocking to its stores
By Sydney LakeNovember 20, 2024
Damola Adamolekun wear a white button up and glasses and smiles while looking to his left.
Retail
Red Lobster’s CEO has a new favorite dish at the chain he’s trying to revive
By Sydney LakeNovember 18, 2024
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Lifestyle
Mark Zuckerberg and T-Pain recorded a love song—and short video—for Priscilla Chan: an acoustic cover of Lil Jon’s club anthem ‘Get Low’
By Sydney LakeNovember 14, 2024
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Lifestyle
Red Lobster CEO says endless shrimp is never coming back because ‘I know how to do math’
By Sydney LakeNovember 13, 2024
John Paulson
Leadership
Billionaire investor John Paulson shies away from Trump’s Treasury due to ‘complex financial obligations’
By Sydney LakeNovember 12, 2024
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Retail
Mattel was supposed to have a hit with its ‘Wicked’ dolls ahead of the movie premiere. But it backfired
By Sydney LakeNovember 11, 2024
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Leadership
Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan says he founded the popular prediction market from his bathroom
By Sydney LakeNovember 8, 2024
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy
Tech
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy hates bureaucracy so much he’s planning to increase the ratio of employees to managers
By Sydney LakeNovember 8, 2024
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Politics
A mystery Polymarket trader bet major money that Trump would win—and it just paid off to the tune of $40 million
By Sydney LakeNovember 6, 2024
Tesla shares soar during after-hours trading as a Trump victory appears increasingly likely
Tech
Tesla shares soar during after-hours trading as a Trump victory appears increasingly likely
By Sydney LakeNovember 6, 2024
Elon Musk, having assembled his ‘cavalry,’ says he’ll remain a big player in American politics after the presidential election
Politics
Elon Musk, having assembled his ‘cavalry,’ says he’ll remain a big player in American politics after the presidential election
By Sydney Lake and Alena BotrosNovember 5, 2024
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Politics
Search interest for ‘did Joe Biden drop out’ is spiking on Election Day even though he withdrew months ago
By Sydney LakeNovember 5, 2024
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