Starbucks on Tuesday posted preliminary quarterly results that showed its sales fell again as the coffee chain tries to execute a turnaround. “Our fourth quarter performance makes it clear that we need to fundamentally change our strategy so we can get back to growth and that’s exactly what we are doing with our ‘Back to Starbucks’ plan,” CEO Brian…
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump works behind the counter during a visit to McDonalds in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, U.S. October 20, 2024. Doug Mills | Via Reuters Though President Donald Trump visited a Pennsylvania McDonald’s location on Sunday, the fast-food giant is trying to stay neutral in the presidential race. “As we’ve seen, our brand has…
People look at the holiday window displays at a Macy’s store in Herald Square on December 11, 2023 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Inflation may have cooled, but retailers are still staring down a holiday season with plenty of uncertainty. Several hard-to-predict factors will influence consumers’ spending, as they deck the halls and look…
Procter & Gamble on Friday reported weaker-than-expected revenue as lower demand in China again weighed on its sales. The company’s organic sales in Greater China, its second-largest market, fell 15% in the fiscal first quarter. As home prices drop and jobless rates rise in the country, shoppers have pulled back their spending, hurting P&G’s sales for shampoo, diapers and…
Longtime CVS Health executive David Joyner has succeeded Karen Lynch as CEO, as the company struggles to drive higher profits and stock performance, CVS announced Friday. The move, effective Thursday, the day before the announcement, comes as CVS shares have fallen nearly 20% this year. The stock closed around 5% lower on Friday. CVS has faced challenges as higher…
National Football League owners approved Tom Brady as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday. The seven-time Super Bowl champ bought about a 10% stake in the Raiders with his business partner, Knighthead Capital founder Tom Wagner. Brady and Wagner are buying into the Raiders at about a $3.5 billion valuation, with an equity investment of…
Packages of Modelo Especial beer are displayed for sale in a grocery store on June 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Modelo cans have become part of the fabric of events for Rio Riojas’ family and community in Lansing, Michigan. The 35-year-old often finds himself opting for the brand at grocery stores or bars….
A customer is seen inside a 7-Eleven convenience store along a street in central Tokyo on September 9, 2024. Richard A. Brooks | Afp | Getty Images Japanese convenience retailer Seven & i Holdings slashed its earnings forecasts and pressed ahead with restructuring plans that include spinning off non-core businesses into a standalone subsidiary. The company slashed its profit…
Walmart is opening five more pet services centers after testing the first location near Atlanta. The centers offer vet visits and grooming. Courtesy: Walmart Walmart shut its doctor offices for people. But the nation’s largest retailer is expanding its pet care business. On Tuesday, the company announced it will open five more pet services centers in October and early…
An employee carries shoe boxes at the Footlocker retail store in the Barton Creek Square Mall on August 28, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Nike on Tuesday said it was withdrawing its full-year guidance and postponing its investor day as it gears up for a new CEO to take the helm. Last month, the company…
