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Walmart, Costco, Amazon Among Retailers Impacted by Oster Oven Recall
Over 1.3 million Oster French Door Countertop Ovens sold at Walmart, Costco, and Amazon are recalled due to burn hazards from faulty doors.
Starbucks to Close Underperforming Stores, Cut 900 Jobs in $1 Billion Overhaul
Starbucks is closing hundreds of stores and cutting 900 jobs as part of a $1 billion plan to improve its business.
California Greek Chain Opa! Goes Bankrupt, Citing $100K–$500K in Liabilities
California-based Greek restaurant chain Opa! files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, closing all locations and planning asset liquidation.
Kroger Shrimp Products Recalled Over Possible Nuclear Byproduct Exposure
Kroger recalls frozen shrimp over possible radioactive contamination with cesium-137.
Starbucks Petition Seeks to Memorialize Charlie Kirk Through Favorite Tea Order
Supporters petition Starbucks to honor Charlie Kirk by naming his favorite mint majesty tea order after him.
McDonald's Launches $200M Effort to Transform US Ranching Practices
McDonald's is investing $200 million to support regenerative ranching and improve farming practices across the US.
Starbucks 'Ahead of Schedule' in Comeback, CEO Touts Faster Service and New Perks
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol says the company's turnaround is ahead of schedule, with faster service, new food, and redesigned stores driving progress.
Cracker Barrel Returns to 'Old Timer' Logo After Losing $143 Million in Market Value
Cracker Barrel is bringing back its classic "Old Timer" logo after backlash and a $143 million market value loss.
Cracker Barrel Director's Disney, DEI Ties Highlighted Amid Culture Clash Over Rebrand
Cracker Barrel faces backlash as board member Gilbert Davila's Disney and DEI background draws scrutiny amid the chain's controversial rebrand.
Chipotle Partners With Zipline to Launch Drone-Powered Food Delivery
Chipotle teams up with Zipline to launch drone-powered food delivery in Dallas, promising faster, fresher meals.
LA Fitness Faces FTC Lawsuit for Blocking Customers From Canceling Gym Memberships
The FTC is suing LA Fitness for making it difficult for customers to cancel memberships, seeking refunds and an end to the practice.
Home Depot Signals Price Changes Ahead as Tariffs Weigh on Outlook
Home Depot warns of possible price hikes due to tariffs as consumer spending slows and economic uncertainty grows.
Starbucks Workers in US and Canada to See 2% Salary Increase This Year
Starbucks will give salaried employees in the U.S. and Canada a 2% pay raise in 2025 as part of CEO Brian Niccol's cost-control plan.
Local Restaurants Struggle to Survive as Food and Labor Costs Climb
Local restaurants are struggling to survive as rising food and labor costs meet slowing customer traffic.
Starbucks Announces Closure of Nearly 100 Stores in Major Strategy Shift
Starbucks plans to close nearly 100 pick-up-only stores to focus on bringing back a warm, in-store coffee experience.
Sam's Club Recalls Member's Mark Freeze‑Dried Fruit for Possible Listeria Contamination
Sam's Club recalls Member's Mark freeze-dried fruit due to possible listeria contamination; consumers urged to discard or return affected products.
At Home Keeps Two Stores Open as Bankruptcy Restructuring Unfolds
At Home keeps two store locations open after bankruptcy filing, adjusting its original closure plans.
In-N-Out Burger's Billionaire CEO Joins Wave of Business Leaders Leaving California
In-N-Out CEO Lynsi Snyder moves to Tennessee, joining other business leaders leaving California over family and business concerns.
Subway Names Ex-Burger King Leader CEO in Post-Acquisition Shakeup
Subway names former Burger King executive Jonathan Fitzpatrick as CEO to lead global growth after Roark Capital acquisition.
Why the In-N-Out Heiress Is Saying Goodbye to California
In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder is moving to Tennessee, citing family and business challenges in California.
KFC Offers Free Chicken Buckets in Bold Move to Win Back US Customers
KFC offers free chicken buckets with $15 online orders as part of its bold comeback campaign to win back U.S. customers.
Ritz Recalls Peanut Butter Crackers After Packaging Mistake Raises Allergy Concerns
Ritz recalls peanut butter crackers nationwide due to labeling error that may pose serious allergy risks.
Beloved Chick-fil-A Ranked Among America's Unhealthiest Fast-Food Chains
Chick-fil-A has been named one of America's unhealthiest fast-food chains due to high calories and sodium in its popular menu items.
138-Year-Old Food Giant Del Monte Files Chapter 11 Amid Shifting Consumer Trends
Del Monte Foods files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid shifting consumer trends and declining demand for canned goods.
Starbucks Battles New Challenger With Luckin Coffee's US Entry in NYC
Luckin Coffee enters the U.S. market with two NYC stores, challenging Starbucks with app-only ordering and competitive prices.
Kroger Pushes Ahead with Store Growth Plans for Next Year
Kroger plans to open 30 new stores in 2025 while closing underperforming locations to boost growth and customer loyalty.
Walmart's Texas Sam's Club Closure Could Affect Over 100 Employees
Walmart is closing its Fort Worth Sam's Club fulfillment center, potentially impacting over 100 jobs as operations shift to other Texas facilities.
Nestlé Pledges Artificial Dye-Free US Products by Mid-2026
Nestlé pledges to remove all artificial dyes from its U.S. food and drinks by mid-2026, aiming to meet evolving consumer health preferences.
In-N-Out Burger Files Lawsuit Against YouTuber Over Fake Employee Stunt
In-N-Out Burger sues YouTuber Bryan Arnett for impersonating an employee and posting prank videos that allegedly harmed the brand.
Starbucks Introduces Transparent Pricing Model for Add-Ons in App Test
Starbucks updates its pricing for drink add-ons and tests a new app feature to show real-time costs for custom orders.