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30d ago

A tale of two beers: Spending at bars is on the rise, while retail alcohol sales are falling

Alcohol consumption overall is declining in the U.S., but some are encouraging social drinking.
Commerce Department Reports That U.S. Economy Contracted By 0.3 Percent In First Quarter
Commerce Department Reports That U.S. Economy Contracted By 0.3 Percent In First Quarter
31d ago

Burger King's new AI agent will listen to orders and 'coach' workers on being 'hospitable'

The system will gather data points from employees' interactions with customers using keywords like "welcome," "please" and "thank you."
As E Coli Cases Rise, Burger King Pulls Onions From Select Restaurants
As E Coli Cases Rise, Burger King Pulls Onions From Select Restaurants

How grocery prices have changed since Trump took office

Eggs are down, but bread, meat and other items are on the rise.
36d ago

Grandson of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups inventor is in pieces over missing milk chocolate

Brad Reese has accused Hershey of undermining the iconic candy by tinkering with the milk chocolate-and-peanut butter formula.
Composite of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and signage outside of Hershey Co. headquarters
Composite of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and signage outside of Hershey Co. headquarters
38d ago

K-shaped economy hits Walmart as high-income shoppers are increasingly driving sales

"For households earning below $50,000, we continue to see that wallets are stretched," the retailer's CEO said.
Cashiers and customers are lined up at a series of blue checkout aisles inside a Walmart.
Cashiers and customers are lined up at a series of blue checkout aisles inside a Walmart.
40d ago

No bones about it: Judge allows Buffalo Wild Wings to keep 'boneless' chicken on menu

U.S. District Judge John Tharp said in his ruling that the plaintiff didn't "drum" up enough evidence in his lawsuit against the franchise.
Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant
Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant
41d ago

Salmon sold at BJ's recalled for potential listeria contamination

No illnesses have been reported after the FDA found evidence of listeria monocytogenes in a random sample of the Wellsley Farms farm-raised Atlantic salmon.
Slade Gorton & Co., Inc, Recalls One Lot of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon Sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club due to Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination.
Slade Gorton & Co., Inc, Recalls One Lot of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon Sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club due to Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination.
43d ago

The coming weeks could see key tests of U.S. consumers' outlook

After a brutal January cold snap cut into usual spending patterns, Valentine's Day, early tax refunds and Presidents Day sales are all here.
A pedestrian carries plastic shopping bags.
A pedestrian carries plastic shopping bags.
47d ago

Saks is closing more stores as its bankruptcy progresses

Saks Global announced it plans to close eight Saks Fifth Avenue stores and one Neiman Marcus location.
Saks In Talks For $1 Billion Bankruptcy Loan To Keep Doors Open
Saks In Talks For $1 Billion Bankruptcy Loan To Keep Doors Open
48d ago

Target will invest more in stores, cut 500 jobs as new CEO takes the reins

The moves are some of the first major changes under Michael Fiddelke, who took over the top job at a challenging moment for the retailer.
A Target retail store is seen while a woman walks past it.
A Target retail store is seen while a woman walks past it.
51d ago

How snack makers are trying to win back fed-up consumers

This Super Bowl weekend, Americans might see cheaper chips in the snack aisle after years of rising prices.
PepsiCo snacks at a supermarket in Latham, NY in February 2024.
PepsiCo snacks at a supermarket in Latham, NY in February 2024.

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