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Chipotle names Scott Boatwright as CEO
LeadershipChipotle names Scott Boatwright as CEO
By Jonathan Roeder, Leslie Patton and BloombergNovember 11, 2024
Customer hoarding paper towels during the coronavirus crisis in Germany
RetailSpooked shoppers load up on toilet paper during port strike
By Jaewon Kang, Leslie Patton and BloombergOctober 3, 2024
John Donahoe
RetailHundreds of staffers laid off at Nike, as second-round cuts hit Oregon headquarters
By Kim Bhasin, Leslie Patton and BloombergApril 19, 2024
Demand for Pringles is so high, the manufacturer has to build more factories in Asia to keep up: ‘We’re selling every can of Pringles we can make’
FinanceDemand for Pringles is so high, the manufacturer has to build more factories in Asia to keep up: ‘We’re selling every can of Pringles we can make’
By Leslie Patton and BloombergMarch 5, 2024
Forget the open bars and secret Santas. Holiday office parties are now all about candle-making classes and playing pickleball
LifestyleForget the open bars and secret Santas. Holiday office parties are now all about candle-making classes and playing pickleball
By Jo Constantz, Leslie Patton and BloombergDecember 7, 2023
Ozempic-type drugs are forcing food giants to grapple with less-hungry, less-impulse-prone consumers: ‘This is brand-new territory’
RetailOzempic-type drugs are forcing food giants to grapple with less-hungry, less-impulse-prone consumers: ‘This is brand-new territory’
By Leslie Patton and BloombergOctober 7, 2023
A cyberattack against Clorox last month that shut down factories has created a nationwide shortage of bleach and cat litter
RetailA cyberattack against Clorox last month that shut down factories has created a nationwide shortage of bleach and cat litter
By Leslie Patton and BloombergSeptember 18, 2023
American shopper
RetailThe American shopper’s toothpaste choices are trying to tell us something about inflation—and that long-predicted recession
By Leslie Patton and BloombergJuly 11, 2023
The resilient US consumer is slowing down and analysts are worried they could be ‘hitting a breaking point’
FinanceThe resilient US consumer is slowing down and analysts are worried they could be ‘hitting a breaking point’
By Leslie Patton, Brendan Case, Augusta Saraiva, Olivia Rockeman and BloombergMay 18, 2023
Cardi B, Offset
RetailMcDonald’s new Cardi B & Offset meal provokes backlash from some franchisees who claim it breaks the ‘Golden Arches Code’
By Leslie Patton and BloombergFebruary 28, 2023
Logo of Starbucks hangs on the well kept brick-wall of the old building.
SuccessStarbucks is experiencing an executive exodus following the return of CEO Howard Schultz and another top lieutenant just left
By Leslie Patton and BloombergJanuary 19, 2023
Popeyes chicken sandwich
RetailPopeyes’ bold plan to squeeze MSG out of its chickens by 2025 is running into the supply-chain crisis
By Leslie Patton and BloombergJune 29, 2022
McDonald’s has shuffled menu during the pandemic to save time and simplify operations: parfaits and salads out
RetailMcDonald’s has shuffled menu during the pandemic to save time and simplify operations: parfaits and salads out
By Leslie Patton and BloombergJune 9, 2022
Carl Icahn
FinanceCarl Icahn’s campaign for McDonald’s to treat pigs better fails with just 1% shareholder support as racial audit gets go-ahead
By Scott Deveau, Leslie Patton and BloombergMay 26, 2022
Buffalo Wings
RetailBlame ‘shrinkflation’ for smaller portions of salads, chicken nuggets and fries at restaurants
By Leslie Patton and BloombergMay 12, 2022
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