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Julie Creswell
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Starbucks Says Turnaround ‘Ahead of Schedule’ as Sales Rebound
The coffee chain’s stock jumped after a better-than-expected earnings report.
As the Price of Beef Soars, Restaurants Are in ‘Code Red’ Mode
Midpriced steakhouses and fine-dining establishments are trying to figure out how to cover their rising costs without scaring away customers.
People Are Ordering Smaller Pizzas and Fewer Toppings. What Does That Tell Us?
Sales are softening at big chains and independent shops aren’t selling as many extras. Competition, diet trends and consumer anxiety may all be playing a…
Pizza Hut’s Parent Yum! Brands Says Struggling Chain May Need New Owner
Yum! Brands, which also owns Taco Bell and KFC, said it would explore “strategic options” for the pizza chain.
Starbucks Reports a Modest Sales Increase in Latest Quarter
Net income fell 85 percent, however, because of charges related to store closures and corporate layoffs.
Starbucks to Cut Jobs, Close Stores and Take $1 Billion Hit in Revamp Effort
The coffee chain said it would shutter some underperforming U.S. stores and eliminate 900 corporate jobs as part of a plan to build “a better,…
Hamburger Helper Sales Rise as Americans Try to Save on Food
The price of beef and other grocery items are climbing, and consumers are turning to canned meats and a 1970s staple.
The Starbucks C.E.O. Trying Hard to Deliver Your Drink Right, and Fast
Improved service, better seating and heartfelt messages are at the heart of Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, but baristas say they’re under pressure.
Krispy Kreme Bets on Big-Box Stores to Stay Fresh
Executives are racing to boost revenues at the struggling doughnut maker as sales slump and shares tumble.
India Tariffs Could Make Spices Costlier, Trade Group Warns
Many cooking spices are imported from India, and the 50 percent tariffs on the country’s imports could drive costs higher.