A group of Starbucks shareholders is urging investors to vote against two board members ahead of the 2026 annual meeting, citing oversight failures in the company’s handling of prolonged labor tensions.
A new study reveals that residents of several Southern states spend a higher share of their income on groceries due to lower median earnings, highlighting cost pressures and food affordability challenges.
Walmart is advancing a revised decarbonization roadmap focused on achieving zero operational emissions by 2040 after acknowledging delays in its original 2025 and 2030 goals and shifting its carbon targets.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Buffalo Wild Wings’ use of the term “boneless wings,” ruling that the name isn’t misleading and allowing the restaurant chain to continue using it on menus.
In 2026, consumers are prioritizing smaller home purchases and essential repairs while big-ticket renovation projects and discretionary home improvement spending remain under pressure.
General Mills cuts its full-year sales and profit forecast as volume softness and shifting consumer demand pressure margins across key food categories.
FedEx announces plans to shutter more than 475 facilities by 2027 as it consolidates Express and Ground operations under its Network 2.0 strategy, aiming to cut costs, streamline delivery routes and modernize its U.S. and Canada parcel footprint.
Global air cargo volumes climbed 7% in January amid early Lunar New Year effects — but shifting e-commerce flows and “de minimis” regulatory headwinds signal continued market uncertainty.
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Detroit’s leading automakers — Stellantis, General Motors, and Ford — have recorded roughly $50 billion in electric-vehicle-related write-downs as EV demand falters and strategic pivots reshape the industry.
Wendy’s is pursuing a strategic downsizing of its U.S. footprint, closing 5%–6% of its restaurants while maintaining value-focused Biggie Deals to address softer sales.
U.S. equity markets slid sharply on Feb. 12, 2026, as AI-related selloffs and macroeconomic uncertainty pushed major indexes lower, with the S&P 500 turning negative for the year.
Modern POS systems are evolving into cloud-based retail technology hubs that power omnichannel operations, real-time data analytics and seamless customer experiences.
Chocolate prices are up 14% year over year ahead of Valentine’s Day as cocoa supply shortages strain the global supply chain and retail margins.