Company leaders talk a lot about “moats.” That can sometimes invite regulatory scrutiny, as it did with Amazon, which was sued this week.
Category: Starbucks Corporation
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Starbucks to Offer ‘Clearer’ Guidelines on Décor After Pride Clash
The company said it would be more specific in its policies on store decorations and reiterated its support of the L.G.B.T.Q. community.
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Starbucks Union Raises Pressure With Plan to Strike Over Pride Décor
Workers at more than 150 stores plan to stage strikes over the next week after the union said managers told workers not to decorate for Pride Month, a claim the company has denied.
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Remote Work Gives Amazon Workers a Common Cause
At Amazon, warehouse workers have shown support for corporate colleagues, noting they have nothing to gain if office workers lose flexibility that the pandemic proved possible.
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Companies Are Pushing Back Harder on Union Efforts, Workers Say
Apple, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s and REI are accused of targeting union supporters after organizing efforts gained traction, charges the companies deny.
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Markets Expect Fed to Raise Rates Despite Bank Turmoil
A ‘shock pause’ by the central bank would spook an already jittery market, one analyst said, even as shares in regional lenders fall.
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JPMorgan Chase Emerges as Buyer for First Republic Bank
The lending giant’s shares jumped on the news that it is buying First Republic. But investors are watching to see if the deal ends the regional banking crisis.
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Ari Emanuel Buys a Pro Wrestling Heavyweight
The New York Times – Business:Ari Emanuel’s Endeavor acquires World Wrestling Entertainment to create a live event and combat sport giant.
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Bob Iger Ousts a Marvel Antagonist
The New York Times – Business:Ike Perlmutter, the chairman of Marvel Entertainment who’s had a volatile tenure at Disney, was reportedly among the latest round of job cuts at the entertainment giant.