Áine Cain is a senior reporter for Business Insider, covering Walmart, Target, Costco, Home Depot, Lowe's, and Ikea.
She writes about the changing nature of the retail business, the labor issues affecting retail employees, and the trends that consumers should know about. Occasionally, she'll delve into crime, multi-level marketing schemes, and weird history.
Cain previously wrote about careers and business strategy for Business Insider.
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Politics
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13 American presidents who escaped attempts on their lives
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Food
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13 successful people who got their start working in fast food
Many entrepreneurs and celebrities started out working in fast food, from Jeff Bezos to Brad Pitt.
Tech
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A day in the life of Jeff Bezos, the second richest person in the world
Amazon founder and ex-CEO Jeff Bezos is among the world's richest people. The billionaire's daily routine includes journaling and 'puttering around.'
Culture
2023-08-27T15:45:00Z
Inside the secretive elite men's society Bohemian Club that has rich and famous members who want to relive their wild college days
Bohemian Grove is a California campground for the all-male, San Francisco-based Bohemian Club. Members have included five US presidents.
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Retail
2023-08-25T16:25:05Z
The rise, fall, and latest stumbles of Victoria's Secret
Victoria's Secret just announced its annual fashion show will return in 2023 after a four-year hiatus. Here's an in-depth look at the lingerie brand.
Strategy
2023-07-11T18:05:43Z
13 signs you're smarter than you think you are
Smart people tend to sell themselves short. But many intelligent people tend to have these traits in common.
Careers
2023-06-21T14:47:42Z
5 wild conspiracy theories surrounding the sinking of the Titanic
Since sinking on its maiden voyage in 1912, the Titanic has caused immense public intrigue. Here are five conspiracy theories about its downfall.
Transportation
2023-06-20T20:14:26Z
12 famous people who died on the Titanic — and 11 who survived
The Titanic's sinking claimed over 1,500 lives. There were well-known people among the casualties.
Tech
2023-06-02T12:25:58Z
Meet Sunny Balwani: Theranos No. 2 and Elizabeth Holmes' ex-boyfriend who's serving a 13-year prison sentence and was just ordered to pay $452 million in restitution with her
While Elizabeth Holmes is well-known in the Theranos saga, Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani is more of an enigma. Here's what we know about his life and career.
Strategy
2023-05-03T01:20:25Z
13 of the most famous last words in history
From Nathan Hale to Marie-Antoinette to George Harrison, here are some of the most famous last words in history.
News
2023-05-01T19:11:41Z
Inside the life and career of the late Karl Lagerfeld, the controversial fashion designer who will be celebrated at the 2023 Met Gala
The 2023 Met Gala theme is "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty." The designer worked for Chanel, Fendi, and his namesake label before he died in 2019.
Real Estate
2023-04-28T17:43:11Z
Meet Fashion Nova's billionaire CEO who owns the biggest modern home in the US —a $126 million LA megamansion
Richard Saghian has led Fashion Nova since 2006. Within a year, he bought the biggest modern US home for $126 million and a house on "Billionaire's Beach."
Sports
2023-04-07T14:36:51Z
Paulina Gretzky caddied for her husband, Dustin Johnson, during the Masters Par 3 competition — here's a timeline of their relationship
Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky's relationship kicked off after Johnson was paired with her mom at a golf tournament in 2009.
Strategy
2023-02-09T03:17:30Z
Bill and Melinda Gates: Here's a look inside their 27-year marriage, from meeting at work, to spending $45 billion on philanthropy, to their 2021 divorce
Bill and Melinda Gates were worth over $100 billion and raised three kids during their 27-year-long marriage. In 2021, they officially divorced.
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Careers
2022-12-22T16:37:00Z
Here are 8 things you should always include in your resume, according to experts
Even if you get creative with it or choose to include more information, every resume still needs the same basic elements, like metrics and keywords.
Retail
2022-11-26T12:30:00Z
8 US presidents who worked retail
Here's a look back at the handful of US commanders in chief who also spent time working in general stores, grocery shops, and ice cream parlors.
News
2022-11-23T18:40:40Z
The true story behind Thanksgiving is a bloody one, and some people say it's time to cancel the holiday
The real history of Thanksgiving is far darker than a celebratory feast between English Pilgrims and the local Native Americans who helped them.
Retail
2022-11-21T21:03:25Z
These are 42 foods that Costco employees and members love the most
Costco's food court and private label Kirkland Signature brand boast a huge variety of offerings for members.
Careers
2022-11-16T17:24:25Z
15 signs you're about to get a job offer
Job offers might be coming your way if the interviewers extended the interviews or asked for references.