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Starbucks is closing hundreds of locations
Starbucks is closing about 250 North American locations as CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan continues to reshape the coffee giant through store closures, renovations, menu changes and tighter expansion plans.
McDonald’s is spending billions to make major changes
McDonald’s is betting $8.5 billion through 2036 on restaurant makeovers, employee retraining, AI-powered kitchens and protein-focused menu items as it fights to win back customers and keep pace with fast-food rivals.
On signs French football star Mbappé, delivering another knock for Nike
Kylian Mbappé is leaving Nike after nearly two decades, joining On as the sportswear brand makes an ambitious push into football with the global superstar at its center.
The US and Mexico are out of the World Cup. Ticket prices are plunging
World Cup ticket prices are plunging after the early exits of the United States and Mexico, giving fans a chance to score seats at steep discounts.
Why the World Cup is a ‘make or break’ moment for alcohol
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, major alcohol companies are betting that soccer's biggest stage can revive sales in a U.S. market where drinking has been steadily declining.
Cracker Barrel stock tanks after unveiling a controversial logo change
Cracker Barrel’s modern makeover doesn’t stop with redoing its restaurants. It’s dropping the barrel and the man from its logo, too.
Taco Bell expands cult-favorite Baja Blast as it doubles down on drinks
Taco Bell’s Mountain Dew Baja Blast is getting its first permanent new flavor in two decades, the chain’s latest push into the fast-growing beverage sector.
Elon Musk awarded $29 billion pay package from Tesla
Tesla’s board is giving CEO Elon Musk another huge pay day. The company’s latest CEO pay package, worth about $29 billion, comes several months after a Delaware court rejected for a second time Musk’s 2018 performance award following a shareholder lawsuit. Musk is currently appealing the order.
Oreo and Reese’s fans have been ‘begging’ for a mashup for a decade. Now it’s here
Despite being owned by different companies, Oreo and Reese’s are bowing to the fan’s demands and releasing a sweet collaboration.
Target is changing one of its biggest customer perks
Target is changing a roughly decade-old policy that let customers save some extra cash.
