CBX Daily 3/26/2025

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CultureBanx Team
March 26, 2025

Today, Westbrook and 24KGoldn rise with flair, but let’s start with how chargeback scams are giving the food delivery market a scare…

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Chargeback Scams Threaten Billion-Dollar Food Delivery Market  

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Food delivery services are thriving, but so are fraudulent refund schemes that threaten the industry’s financial stability. With 48% of consumer fraud cases tied to false refund requests, many restaurants are being forced to absorb the losses while footing hefty bills. The explosion of online food delivery, growing from 800 million users in 2018 to 2.9 billion in 2024, has made it easier for scammers to exploit refund loopholes. This has left restaurants—especially small businesses—vulnerable to financial strain, often without recourse against dishonest customers. 

Poppi Investors Russell Westbrook, 24KGoldn Cash In On $2B PepsiCo Deal      

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PepsiCo's (PEP 1/16%) $1.95 billion acquisition of Poppi soda stands as one of the most impressive success stories in the beverage industry. This deal has brought substantial returns to its star-studded roster of investors including NBA star Russell Westbrook, musician 24KGoldn and actress Olivia Munn. The acquisition has $300 million in predicted cash tax benefits. 

Apple Shareholders Are Taking A Stand On DEI Initiatives    

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As the cost of healthcare care continues to rise in the U.S., medical tourism, a process of traveling to a different country for procedures is becoming increasingly popular. Pop culture stars like Kim Kardashian West and Nikki Minaj who receive major attention for their shapely physiques have become the modern-day apogee of plastic-surgery normalization. With cost savings of up to 90% for surgical or cosmetic procedures, the medical tourism market is expected to reach more than $200 billion globally by 2027.

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Tesla's sales have so far dropped by 45% and it’s all attributed to Elon Musk's ties to Trump. Does the sales dip reflect an issue with Tesla’s brand image or is it just a temporary setback linked to political affiliations?

A. "Take a Bow" by Rihanna – Tesla’s struggle is a public relations issue due to Musk's controversial political associations. Musk should pick a side to avoid further tarnishing the brand’s image
B."Rolling in the Deep" by Adele – Tesla's struggles are a warning sign that the company's troubles may run deeper than just politics, with mounting competition and market saturation starting to affect its dominance
C. "No Scrubs" by TLC – Tesla is no longer invincible and the company’s reliance on Musk's persona might be backfiring. Consumers are taking a stand and anyone can be a casualty

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BBL Surgery Fuels Growth In The $200 Billion Medical Tourism Industry  

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As the cost of healthcare care continues to rise in the U.S., medical tourism, a process of traveling to a different country for procedures is becoming increasingly popular. Pop culture stars like Kim Kardashian West and Nikki Minaj who receive major attention for their shapely physiques have become the modern-day apogee of plastic-surgery normalization. With cost savings of up to 90% for surgical or cosmetic procedures, the medical tourism market is expected to reach more than $200 billion globally by 2027.

Gen Z And AI Experts On The Rise As Chief Transformation Officers Fade Out                      

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As we enter a new era in the workforce, the traditional C-suite landscape is moving toward a rapid transformation. The relentless pace of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation is expected to make several critical executive roles, particularly chief transformation officers, obsolete within the next five years, marking the emergence of a new landscape where chief AI officers and chief information/data officers will become more prominent.

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The food delivery market is “Under Pressure” from chargeback scams, as told by Queen and David Bowie in our CBX Vibes!