The summer of foodborne illness: Cyclospora and others test restaurant supply chains
One of the biggest food safety outbreaks in U.S. history is putting pressure on the foodservice industry to prepare for the future… …
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Cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell will steal the spotlight from Yum Brands’ earnings
Yum Brands is expected to report its second-quarter earnings before the bell on Thursday, but executives will likely face more questions about how… …
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Cruise competition heats up for the Caribbean’s winter season
Industry analysts and travel agencies are saying cruise lines may have to lower prices for this winter’s Caribbean sailings due to…
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In AI We Trust: Why Spending Is So Buoyant
Who wants to go first? President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. will guide stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but not with military escorts…
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Starbucks’ US Rebound Shows Turnaround Plans Are Resonating
Starbucks Corp. is winning over American diners with cushier seats, more appetizing pastry displays and speedier service. The coffee chain on Tuesday…
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Higher tax refunds could boost consumer spending
Americans are seeing higher tax refunds this year, which has the potential of driving some consumer spending. But the boon for retailers may be short-lived…
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TikTok Shop spurs Crocs, Heydude DTC sales
Overall, Crocs finished 2025 with a Q4 that beat expectations, and executives even expect struggling Heydude to return to growth later this year…
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Cruise Investors Got a Cabin Upgrade
Plus pricey iPhones and melting gold – Is the wait finally over? Investors are braced for President Trump to name his pick to chair the Federal Reserve. His likely nominee….
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Lululemon Stock Pops on Earnings Beat and CEO Change
Lululemon Athletica stock jumped Thursday after the company posted a better-than-expected fiscal third quarter and said CEO Calvin McDonald would be stepping down next year…
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Lululemon CEO McDonald to step down, shares rise 10%
Lululemon Athletica (LULU.O) said that CEO Calvin McDonald was leaving the company without a replacement and raised its annual profit forecast, sending shares up…
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