Category: North America

Shifting Eating Habits Push PepsiCo to Weigh Options, Including a Split

The New York Times – Business:
The beverage and snack company is under increasing pressure to grow its business in North America, as consumers cut costs and calories.
Starbucks to Close 250 Stores in the US

The New York Times – Business:
The company said the affected cafes did not meet financial or customer service expectations.
Canada’s Retaliatory Tariffs Set to Take Effect as Trump Threatens to Escalate

The New York Times – On the Runway:
New Canadian levies of up to 50 percent are expected to begin Tuesday, even as Washington warns of a new round of American tariffs.
What to Know About the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Talks

The New York Times – Business:
July 1 could be the beginning of the end for a trade pact President Trump has long criticized — or the start of a path to its renewal.
‘A Lot of Life Years Lost’: How NAFTA Shortened American Life Spans

The New York Times – Business:
A study tracks how the North American Free Trade Agreement and trade competition with Mexico led to earlier deaths for American factory workers.
‘Wuthering Heights’ Gallops Toward $82 Million in Global Ticket Sales

The New York Times – Business:
Warner Bros. spent an estimated $80 million on the R-rated romance, directed by Emerald Fennell, not including hefty marketing costs.
‘Avatar’ Sequel Is Neither Fire Nor Ash at North American Box Office

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” took in $88 million over the weekend, a sizable No. 1 total that nonetheless fell 34 percent behind the opening for its franchise predecessor.
Is America Ready for Japanese-Style 7-Elevens?

Stephen Dacus, head of the chain’s parent company, aims to export its success in Japan, with signature offerings like fresh prepared food.
Why Were Air Canada Flight Attendants Striking? Boarding Pay Was a Central Issue

The strike, which ended on Tuesday, focused attention on why many airlines don’t start paying flight attendants until the plane doors are shut.
Amid Devastating Winter Losses, Another Threat Looms For U.S. Beekeepers

The parasitic Tropilaelaps mite, which threatens honeybees and the food supply, isn’t in North America. Yet.
‘F1: The Movie’ Gives Apple Its First Box Office Hit

But the movie cost at least $350 million to make and market, analysts said, so it will need to attract substantial crowds in the weeks ahead to make money.
Kraft Heinz to Eliminate All Chemical Dyes Over Next 2 Years

The maker of Kool-Aid and Jell-O announced the change two months after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moved to ban artificial food dyes.