A Starbucks logo is seen as members and supporters of Starbucks Workers United protest outside of a Starbucks store in Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C., on Nov. 16, 2023. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Starbucks workers at unionized cafes will receive the pay hikes that their nonunion coworkers first collected in May 2022, a key step … Read more
A banner for the Mediterranean restaurant chain Cava is displayed outside of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as the company goes public on June 15, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Cava’s stock rose 7% on Tuesday morning after the Mediterranean restaurant chain released its earnings report a day early. … Read more
A man with a paper bag of groceries looks surprised and upset at a receipt from a supermarket with high prices against the background of an escalator with customers in the shopping center. Elena Perova | Istock | Getty Images Just ahead of the holiday season, Walmart had encouraging news for inflation-weary shoppers: Prices on … Read more
The latest iteration of the Beyond Burger, made with avocado oil and 20% less sodium Source: Beyond Meat Beyond Meat is launching a new version of its plant-based burger in grocery stores this spring, betting that an even healthier version of its burgers will lure back consumers. The unveiling Wednesday comes at a pivotal time … Read more
A coalition of unions is laying out its case against Starbucks ahead of a proxy fight at its annual meeting in March, arguing the coffee giant has implemented a “flawed human capital management strategy” in response to a yearslong union movement. The Strategic Organizing Center claims the situation has put the company at reputational risk, … Read more
Mathisworks | Digitalvision Vectors | Getty Images Corporate America has a message for Wall Street: It’s serious about cutting costs this year. From toy and cosmetics makers to office software sellers, executives across sectors have announced layoffs and other plans to slash expenses â even at some companies that are turning a profit. Barbie maker … Read more
The exterior of Starbucks’ new Union Market location Source: Starbucks Starbucks has unveiled a new store design focused on accessibility and inclusion, with fresh light fixtures and open floor plans. The coffee giant opened the first location with the new design on Friday in Washington, D.C.’s Union Market. “Designing for disabilities is just good design … Read more
The Chicken Shack sandwich from Shake Shack. Shake Shack Shares of Shake Shack surged 20% Thursday morning after the burger chain delivered strong fourth-quarter earnings results. With Thursday morning’s gains, the stock reached a new 52-week high of $95.80 and is up more than 50% in the last twelve months. Stock Chart IconStock chart icon … Read more
James Quincey, CEO of Coca-Cola Co., speaking on “Squawk Box” at the WEF in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 18, 2023. Adam Galica | CNBC Inflation is moderating in most markets, after a stretch in which the beverage maker relied on price hikes to drive higher revenue, Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey said Tuesday. Coke reported its … Read more
A general view of a Tim Hortons Drive-Thru coffeehouse and restaurant at Lakeside Retail Park on February 5, 2024 in Grays, United Kingdom. John Keeble | Getty Images Restaurant Brands International reported quarterly earnings and revenue that beat analysts’ expectations on Tuesday, fueled by stronger-than-expected Tim Hortons sales. Shares of the company were unchanged in premarket trading. … Read more
