Whenever you see a big business come out with a line or strategy along the lines of 'digital first' or 'priority online', as Neiman Marcus have done, what they're really telling you is 'we're going to start moving our business online because the high street isn't working out anymore'. There are persistent rumors that this luxury clothing store is on the brink of collapse, and that hundreds of staff may be cut loose any day now as they try to balance the books. Sales fell 5% during 2017, and interest payments on their debts are chewing into those takings.
At one point, Neiman Marcus entered into discussions with Hudson's Bay about a takeover, but the Canadian firm backed out when they saw the books, which showed a sharp and constant downward turn in Neiman Marcus' sales. Is there another company out there who can step in and save them?
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.