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Abercrombie Ditches Logo Era
American retailer Abercrombie & Fitch changes marketing plan by eliminating logo branding in their clothes.
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Michelle Obama Promotes Limits for Junk Food Ads
First Lady Michelle Obama announced on Tuesday a new proposal from the government that would ban advertising of unhealthy snacks in schools. The White House’s new rules prevent advertisements of junk food on school campuses during the school day.
Tim Hortons Removes Cold Stone Creamery
Tim Hortons Inc. announced it will be pulling the American ice cream brand Cold Stone Creamery from its restaurants in Canada. The announcement came on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Milk Price Increases
The price of milk is expected to rise by as much as 60 cents in March as a result of issues with supply and demand. Because of a short supply of cheese, the cost of a block rose from $1.80 to $2.36, which is leading to a price increase in “fluid milk."
Gap Raises Minimum Wage
Gap, Inc. announced Wednesday it will be raising its hourly minimum wage to $10. The change will affect 65,000 U.S. employees of the San Francisco-based company.
Group Gathers in Lousville West End for Walmart
Residents of the west end of Lousville, KY gathered on Monday, Feb. 17 with the desire to have Walmart open a store in their community. The Louisville residents stated they want there to be a Walmart in their town in order to provide jobs and reasonable prices.
Pizza Hut and Papa John's Go Online: Larger Chains Succeed in Ordering
Pizza chains such as Papa John’s International and Domino’s Pizza are taking advantage of the option for customers to make orders online. Online ordering is becoming a successful tool due to its convenience for customers.
PS4 vs. Xbox One: Console Triumphs in January Sales
Sony's Playstation 4 has beat Microsoft's Xbox One in console sales, gaining the position of best-selling console for the month of January. The total sale of PS4 consoles doubled that of Xbox Ones.