Starbucks is introducing a cold drink cup made with less plastic in new sustainability effort
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Survey says Costco is wildly popular with WA residents. Boeing? Not quite: Five hundred Washington voters were surveyed about their impressions on Amazon, Costco ...
seattletimes.com/business/fsurvey-says-costco-is-wildly-popular-with-wa-residents-boeing-not-quite/
Editorial: A happy, funky Trader Joe’s gets a union push. Why?: Why did the new, worker-friendly workplaces prove unable to keep their employees happy enough not ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/10/editorial-a-happy-funky-trader-joes-gets-a-union-push-why/
2 Wide-Moat Stocks Trading at Rare Discounts: While growth in this industry slows, the prospects for these well-known brands look attractive.
morningstar.com/stocks/2-wide-moat-stocks-trading-rare-discounts
Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Starbucks, and KFC. Plus innovation at Beyond Juicery & Eatery, Buffalo Wild Wings Go, Carl’s Jr., Chick N Max ... Show more www.nrn.com/menu/menu-tracker-new-items-mcdonald-s-starbucks-and-kfc
Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Starbucks, and KFC. Plus innovation at Beyond Juicery & Eatery, Buffalo Wild Wings Go, Carl’s Jr., Chick N Max ... Show more www.nrn.com/menu/menu-tracker-new-items-mcdonald-s-starbucks-and-kfc
After Starbucks and McDonald’s, Asia’s anti-Israel boycotts find a new target: Western beauty products
scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3259184/after-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-asias-anti-israel-boycotts-find-new-target-western-beauty-products
New McDonald's and Starbucks move closer as land sale near Falkirk motorway agreed by councillors
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/new-mcdonalds-starbucks-move-closer-32599942
McDonald’s bought all its restaurants in Israel: Franchisee Alonyal sold all Israel locations to the fast food giant amid boycott pressures
qz.com/mcdonalds-israel-alonyal-franchisee-restaurants-1851388750
Quick Glance: McDonald's Acquisition of Israeli Franchise Amid Boycotts
- McDonald's acquires 30-year-old Israeli franchise from Alonyal, taking over 225 outlets with over 5,000 employees.
- The decision came after boycotts and protests following Alonyal's announcement of donating free meals to the Israeli military.
- CEO Kempczinski reports business impact in the Middle East and other markets due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Other prominent US fast-food chains like Starbucks and Domino's have also faced boycott campaigns and revenue declines amid conflicts in the region.
McDonald’s makes a huge move to take on Starbucks
sacbee.com/news/business/article287099715.html
Quick Glance: McDonald's to Sell Krispy Kreme Doughnuts by End of 2026
- McDonald’s plans to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts at all 13,500-plus US locations by the end of 2026.
- The rollout begins in the second half of this year, taking about 2.5 years to add Krispy Kreme's treats nationwide.
- Krispy Kreme will significantly improve distribution efficiency, reach grocery and convenience stores, and grow its system profitably.
- The partnership will unlock growth opportunities for McDonald’s, especially in breakfast, and promote efficiency through reduced waste and increased production.
Starbucks just became the second-biggest restaurant on the globe: New locations worldwide mean Starbucks sits just behind McDonald's.
qz.com/top-fast-food-chain-in-world-mcdonalds-starbucks-subway-1851339788
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Boycotts in support of Palestine have hurt the earnings of McDonald’s and Starbucks in the last quarter of 2023. Now, some banks are also being targeted for ... Show more
Boycotts over the war on Gaza are affecting Starbucks and McDonald's in Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia and Indonesia ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/3/20/in-indonesia-and-malaysia-boycotts-hit-mcdonalds-starbucks
Donald Trump Has Bad News for Starbucks, McDonald's: Trump accepted American companies could have harder time doing business internationally if he's elected ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-starbucks-mcdonalds-china-tariff-1877918
Lake Forest endorses plan for new Starbucks; ‘I’m really excited to see some positive action here’
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/05/lake-forest-endorses-plan-for-new-starbucks-im-really-excited-to-see-some-positive-action-here/
Are you a coffee fan? Chances are that your favourite brew, whether in your kitchen or at Starbucks, was made by a Swiss appliance ... www.swissinfo.ch/eng/multinational-companies/your-favourite-coffee-was-probably-made-by-a-swiss-machine/73444319
Reckitt Benckiser Must Regroup After Enfamil Court Loss: A major US court loss has left investors and executives alike flat-footed. The Enfamil maker can’t ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-03-19/reckitt-benckiser-must-regroup-after-enfamil-court-loss
Starbucks Middle East franchisee to slash 2,000 jobs over Gaza boycott: report : AlShaya Group, which operates Starbucks in the Middle East, plans lay offs due ...
businessinsider.com/starbucks-middle-east-franchisee-slash-jobs-israel-gaza-report-2024-3
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Twenty-five US universities face calls to cancel Starbucks contracts: Student organizers, faculty and workers protest against coffee company’s response to union ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/21/protest-starbucks-university-campus-unions
Pro-Gaza boycotts take a toll on US multinationals in the Middle East and wider Muslim world
english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2024-02-18/pro-gaza-boycotts-take-a-toll-on-us-multinationals-in-the-middle-east-and-wider-muslim-world.html
Quick Glance: US Multinationals Face Impact of Pro-Gaza Boycotts
- Boycott campaigns hit Starbucks, McDonald’s, Burger King, Coca-Cola, KFC, and Pizza Hut.
- Consumers of all backgrounds boycott US chains like KFC and Pizza Hut based on principles.
- Companies in the Middle East and Global South see changes in consumer behavior.
- Astrolabe, a Jordanian coffee chain, sees surge in sales due to Starbucks boycott.
Customer boycotts leave bitter taste for Starbucks and McDonald’s : World’s largest coffee chain and fast-food group have been hit by global protests since the ...
ft.com/content/d3995b6e-3b63-4f7b-958e-17f990975b20
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Are pro-Palestinian consumers bidding goodbye to Starbucks forever?: Boycotts of Western brands over Israel's war on Gaza have spurred growth for many local ...
trtworld.com/magazine/are-pro-palestinian-consumers-bidding-goodbye-to-starbucks-forever-17329901
Big U.S. food and drink brands are getting hit by the Israel-Hamas war: Companies including Starbucks, McDonald's, and Taco Bell parent Yum! Brands are among ...
qz.com/starbucks-coca-cola-mcdonalds-israel-hamas-war-1851259858
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Burger King and Costa drive-thrus on outskirts of Peterhead APPROVED: Peterhead locals and visitors alike will be able to get a fast food fix from Burger King ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6406516/peterhead-burger-king-costa/
Lake Forest Plan Commission OKs Starbucks proposal; ‘I’m excited to finally see that corner get developed’
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/20/lake-forest-plan-commission-oks-starbucks-proposal-im-excited-to-finally-see-that-corner-get-developed/
Indonesia, Malaysia consumer boycotts hit McDonald's, Starbucks and others: JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR -- Big-name Western brands from Unilever and McDonald's to ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-trends/Indonesia-Malaysia-consumer-boycotts-hit-McDonald-s-Starbucks-and-others
Daylight saving time 2024: Deals on food, coffee and more to help you cope with lost hour
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/03/09/daylight-saving-time-2024-deals-starbucks-taco-bell-burger-king/72857877007/
Taiwan fast food chains, convenience stores, cafes offer 'make-up' day discounts
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5097248
Domino's Pizza is the latest American product facing backlash amid the global boycott over Gaza for its support for Israel ... Show more #GazaBoycott #starbucks #SayStop #BoycottStarbucks #Boycot #ForPalestine #yenisafakenglish
Huge public response to plans for a new McDonald's, Starbucks and Screwfix near Garstang
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According to Fortune, McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Yum Brands, which owns Taco Bell, all reported lower sales last quarter. These companies, among others ... Show more #palestine #freepalestine #genocide #israelcrimes #freedom #gazaunderattack #boycottisrael #boycottmcdonalds
The world is turning on US food brands like McDonald's and Starbucks: McDonald's is the latest big American brand to report that boycotts related to Israel's ...
businessinsider.com/world-turning-on-us-food-brands-mcdonalds-starbucks-israel-gaza-2024-2
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: McDonald's CEO Pledges to Address Menu Price Concerns
- McDonald’s CEO acknowledges customer dissatisfaction with menu prices and commits to prioritizing affordability this year.
- The latest quarter saw global same-store sales growth of only 3.4%, falling short of Wall Street's 4.7% expectation.
- Low-income customers, earning less than $45,000 annually, have significantly reduced their orders from McDonald’s.
- Despite the current criticism, McDonald’s anticipates further price increases this year, but at a slower rate of 2% to 3% compared to last year’s 10%.
Israel-Hamas War: Starbucks, Coke, McDonald's Hit by Middle East Boycotts: Many consumers are shunning foreign brands as the Israel-Hamas conflict's ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-01-26/israel-hamas-war-starbucks-coke-mcdonald-s-hit-by-middle-east-boycotts
Paid articlePaid Israel’s war on Gaza: Are boycotts hurting US brands?: McDonald’s is the latest of several brands to report a sales dip in Asia and the Middle East.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/6/israels-war-on-gaza-are-boycotts-hurting-us-brands
Domino’s, Starbucks, McDonald’s… Several US companies have reported drops in sales since the beginning of Israel’s invasion of Gaza ... Show more
McDonald's, Starbucks, Taco Bell eying global growth despite trouble in the Middle East
axios.com/2024/02/07/middle-east-impact-fast-food-restaurants-global-growth
Warren Buffett's Pilot business tops Nike, Coke, Netflix in revenue: Buffett's latest acquisition, Pilot, made over $55 billion in nine months in 2022 ...
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U.S. unions flexed their muscles last year, but membership rates fall to all-time low
cnbc.com/2024/01/23/us-unions-flexed-their-muscles-last-year-but-membership-rates-fall-to-all-time-low.html
McDonald’s has a hit on its hands with CosMc’s—it’s twice as popular as its parent company, according to one study
fortune.com/2024/01/25/mcdonalds-cosmcs-traffic-numbers/
Paid articlePaid Amid Israel’s brutal war on Palestine’s Gaza, people around the world are directing their activism and outrage towards Western brands that allegedly have ... Show more
Quick Glance: Palestinians in Ukraine Speak Out Against 'Double Standard' in Kyiv's Support for Israel
- Amer Aroggi, a 30-year-old journalist from Gaza, reported on the Ukraine conflict.
- He related to the plight of Ukrainians due to his experience with Israeli occupation.
- His brother's long-term residency in Ukraine facilitated a seamless transition.
- Observations were made about parallels between Russia and Israel and Ukraine and the Palestinians.
Big brands hit by consumer boycotts over Israel-Gaza war: With McDonald's and Starbucks reporting slower sales, it is clear sentiments surrounding conflicts can ...
thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2024/02/06/brands-consumer-boycotts-israel-gaza-war/
Quick Glance: Eden Golan to Represent Israel at Eurovision 2024 in Sweden
- Singer Eden Golan, 20, from Tel Aviv, chosen to represent Israel at Eurovision in May, despite ongoing criticism due to the Gaza conflict.
- Golan won 'Hakochav Haba' and will perform 'I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing' by Aerosmith.
- Her song is a tribute to the missing, including hostages in Gaza kidnapped by Hamas.
- Golan will represent Israel with a song that must include Hebrew lyrics this year, reflecting the current situation.
McDonald's cites misinformation over Israel-Hamas war for sales hit: Starbucks, boycotted by pro-Palestinian activists, also says consumers "misunderstand" its ...
i24news.tv/en/news/international/1707218707-mcdonald-s-cites-misinformation-over-israel-hamas-war-for-sales-hit
US fast-food companies invest big in China: KFC, McDonald's, and Starbucks have announced plans for major investment in China.
businessinsider.com/us-fast-food-companies-mcdonalds-starbucks-kfc-china-investment-expansion-2023-12
Quick Glance: China Warns Against Philippines' Provocations
- China rejects Philippines' accusations and warns against provocations in the South China Sea.
- The Chinese Coast Guard took necessary enforcement measures that were justified and legitimate.
- The Philippine military spokesperson emphasizes that the country is not provoking conflict in the South China Sea.
- Manila pivots back to the United States, which supports the Southeast Asian nation in its maritime disputes with China.
Starbucks has a problem that’s bigger than McDonald’s: Yes, the coffee chain is facing new competition but that’s not why its foot traffic has slowed.
sacbee.com/news/business/article283153068.html
What's open Christmas 2023: Walgreens, Starbucks but Walmart, Costco closed: The majority of the nation's largest retailers and restaurant chains will keep their ...
axios.com/2023/12/22/christmas-open-stores-restaurants-list-2023
Pro-Israel Boycotts Are Being Fueled By Female College Students: Companies including Starbucks and McDonald's have faced boycott calls over their stance on ...
newsweek.com/pro-israel-boycotts-fueled-female-college-students-1864937
Christmas 2023: Restaurants open for the holiday include Red Lobster, Waffle House
axios.com/2023/12/25/christmas-restaurants-open-2023-hours
Fresh plans lodged to enlarge McDonalds' drive thru outlet at new Claughton trade park
blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/fresh-plans-lodged-to-enlarge-mcdonalds-drive-thru-outlet-at-new-claughton-trade-park-4491270
Starbucks closed more than 20 stores in union-busting move, feds say. What to know
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article283071158.html
All the restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Although many major chains and restaurants will shut their doors on Dec. 24 and 25 ...
nypost.com/2023/12/25/lifestyle/all-the-restaurants-open-on-christmas-eve-and-christmas-day/
CosMc’s: McDonald’s reveals menu, first test locations for new restaurant concept
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McDonald's CosMc's is gunning for afternoon coffee sales. Starbucks shouldn’t worry, analyst says
cnbc.com/2023/12/12/cosmcs-vs-starbucks-analyst-says-new-mcdonalds-concept-is-no-threat.html
McDonald’s unveils CosMc’s, its answer to Starbucks | CNN Business: Over the summer, McDonald’s teased the test of a new type of restaurant called CosMc’s.
cnn.com/2023/12/06/food/mcdonalds-cosmcs/
McDonalds to Compete with Starbucks with drinks-focused CosMcs Launch: Fast-food giant McDonald's reveals new details about beverage-focused concept, CosMc's
businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-compete-starbucks-drink-focused-cosmcs-launch-2023-12
The McDonald's experiment: Should Starbucks be afraid?: The fast food company is opening ten stores in the USA under the CosMc's brand. Cold drinks and digital ...
derstandard.de/story/3000000200181/das-mcdonalds-experiment-muss-sich-starbucks-fuerchten
McDonald's plans to open 10,000 new restaurants in 4 years: Other national chains are expanding at a rapid clip as well. Starbucks said last month it expects to ...
businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-plans-unprecedented-new-restaurants-openings-2023-12
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McDonald’s Takes On Starbucks With CosMc’s. Why Analysts Aren’t Starry-Eyed Just Yet.
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Paid articlePaid McDonald’s (MCD) New CosMc’s Beverage Shop Looks a Lot Like a Starbucks (SBUX): McDonald’s Corp.’s new “small-format beverage-led concept,” named CosMc’s ...
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🚫 US and international brands are being boycotted by Arab consumers in support of the Palestinian cause
What restaurants are open New Year's Day 2024? Details on McDonald's, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2023/12/31/whether-youre-looking-for-coffee-burgers-pizza-or-steak-you-should-have-plenty-of-dining-options-on/72062550007/
McDonald's plans new restaurant concept - see the first photos here: McDonald's is planning the new restaurant concept CosMc's. New posts on social media give ...
businessinsider.de/leben/international-panorama/mcdonalds-plant-neues-restaurantkonzept-seht-hier-erste-fotos/
Starbucks, McDonald's Tumultuous Year of Boycotts: Boycotts against Starbucks and McDonald's over the Israel-Hamas conflict stir global ethical debates.
newsweek.com/starbucks-mcdonalds-boycotts-israel-hamas-conflict-impact-1856579
What CosMc's May Deliver And Why In 2024 I May Replace Starbucks With McDonald's: CosMc's is McDonald's experiment within the growing coffee business ...
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Starbucks baristas strike on ‘Red Cup Day’ over schedules, staffing: The stoppage by Starbucks workers is expected to be larger than last year’s strike on the ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2023/11/16/starbucks-strike-red-cup-day/
Watch: Western brands, including Starbucks and McDonald’s, are facing boycott in Arab countries over Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as people stop buying their ... Show more ara.tv/y95cm
Jacqueline Wake Young: Will food and coffee drive-thrus deliver for Huntly?: McDonald's and Starbucks drive-thrus approved in Aberdeenshire despite some ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/columnists/6302687/mcdonalds-starbucks-drive-thrus-approved-huntly/
ICYMI: Western brands, including Starbucks and McDonald’s, are facing a boycott in Arab countries over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as people stop buying their ... Show more ara.tv/6kfgz
Indonesians boycott McDonald’s, Starbucks over support for Israel: Boycott follows McDonald’s Israel’s announcement that it donated free meals to the Israeli ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/14/indonesians-boycott-mcdonalds-starbucks-over-support-for-israel
Are McDonald's, Starbucks Boycotts Working?: Coffee giant Starbucks and fast food company have faced boycott calls over the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
newsweek.com/mcdonalds-starbucks-boycotts-israel-hamas-war-1844933
What Restaurants Are Open on Thanksgiving 2023?: Customers on Turkey Day can expect to find McDonald's, Starbucks, Waffle House, and more still open.
newsweek.com/what-restaurants-open-thanksgiving-this-year-1845673
McDonald’s spin-off CosMc’s is officially open — here’s the first look: McDonald's has soft launched a CosMc's location – a new spin-off drive-thru ...
metro.co.uk/2023/12/08/mcdonalds-spin-off-cosmcs-officially-open-first-look-19948525/
NRN editors discuss Gen Z’s love of McDonald’s, Panera’s possible IPO and Starbucks’ holiday slump. All this and more on this week’s episode of Extra Serving ... Show more ow.ly/KyPA10555TW
McDonald's: New beverage chain concept and a new price target: Interesting news from fast food giant McDonald's.
deraktionaer.de/artikel/aktien/mcdonalds-neues-getraenkeketten-konzept-und-ein-neues-kursziel-20345258.html
Candace Parker’s Favorite Things 2023: WNBA champion Candace Parker, whose new documentary, ‘Candace Parker: Unapologetic,’ is out now ...
nymag.com/strategist/article/candace-parker-favorite-things.html
McDonald's eyes speedy ramp-up to 50,000 restaurants by 2027: The company is already the biggest chain in the fast-food universe, slightly ahead of Starbucks and ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2023/12/07/mcdonalds-eyes-speedy-ramp-up-to-50000-restaurants-by-2027/
McDonald's spin off: Everything to know about the new CosMc's chain: McDonald's spinoff CosMc's is set to open, with potential menu items including ...
metro.co.uk/2023/12/04/mcdonalds-spin-off-everything-know-new-cosmcs-chain-19921349/
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