Taco Bell outbreak deals blow to parent company’s finances
A food-safety scare is one of the fastest ways to shake a restaurant stock, and Yum! Brands (YUM) just lived through one. Its most important brand, Taco Bell, spent much…
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Publix expands recall because of growing E. coli concerns
A recall initially limited to one lot of frozen blueberries sold at Publix now covers every lot of several GreenWise frozen berry products. Publix is recalling GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries…
Popular breakfast chain closes restaurants for unexpected reason
After spending more than a decade building a loyal following, a popular breakfast chain is preparing to close several longtime restaurants as it reshapes its footprint for the future. For…
234-year-old book and news chain starts closing hundreds of stores
With so much of the reading experience moving from print to digital over the last three decades, even the biggest bookstore and newspaper chains are unable to keep large numbers…
Plant-based food company makes abrupt US exit
Plant-based meat was once expected to transform how Americans consume protein. Companies competed to introduce burgers, sausages, nuggets, and other products designed to recreate the taste and texture of meat…
138-year-old aerospace giant emerges after rival files Chapter 11
The aerospace supply chain is not a market where weakness is distributed evenly. When one supplier falters, the contracts, the customer relationships, and the pricing power do not disappear. They…
After Panera Bread closures, rivals make major moves
After closing more than two dozen restaurants over the past year, Panera Bread is overhauling its business with menu innovation, restaurant upgrades, and new marketing partnerships as café chains across…
After 80 stores close, 63-year-old chain gives Chapter 11 warning
When a retailer sells a product people no longer want or need at the same level they once did, it becomes challenging for that retailer to operate. Yes, you can…
Iconic 140-year-old department store nears the end
Imagine a world where Walmart only has five stores left. It’s unthinkable because the company has dominated retail for so long, and it survived the pivot from pure brick-and-mortar operations…