Food and drink
More than 100 lawmakers push Starbucks to resume union negotiations
Starbucks workers and supporters practice picket outside a Starbucks location in New York, US, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images More than 100 lawmakers urged Starbucks to resume bargaining talks with Workers United, the union representing the coffee giant’s baristas, in letters sent to CEO Brian Niccol on Monday. […]
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Instacart tops third-quarter expectations under new CEO Rogers, gives strong guidance
The Instacart logo is seen on a smartphone and on a PC screen. Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Instacart‘s stock rose 3% after the grocery delivery platform topped third-quarter earnings and issued upbeat guidance under new CEO Chris Rogers. Here’s how the company did versus LSEG estimates: Earnings per share: […]
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They met on Tinder when they were 19. Now, they’re married and run a cake business that brings in over $650,000 a year
Kai Yang Chan (left) and JiaYi Zhou (right) run Singapore-based bakery Cake Inspiration. Courtesy of Cake Inspiration When Kai Yang Chan and Jiayi Zhuo matched on Tinder at age 19, neither of them expected that it would lead to marriage. Six years later, not only have they tied the knot — they’re also business partners. […]
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Travelers’ demand for more unique experiences fuels lifestyle hotel boom in Asia
A growing number of travelers want more from their hotels than a soft bed and clean place to sleep. They want hotels that reflect their interests — be it art, music, fashion or work — and allow them to mingle with other travelers who share these passions too. That’s given lifestyle hotels a boost, with […]
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Doordash stock sinks 9% as company misses earnings, says it expects further spending
A DoorDash bag on a bicycle in New York, US, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Yuki Iwamura | Bloomberg | Getty Images DoorDash reported third-quarter earnings that missed analyst expectations and said it expects to spend “several hundred million dollars” on new initiatives and development in 2026. The stock sank 9% following the report. Here’s […]
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Papa John’s sinks nearly 20% on report Apollo withdrew its offer to take chain private
Shares of Papa John’s sank nearly 20% on Tuesday following a report that Apollo Global has withdrawn its offer to take the pizza chain private. Reuters reported that the private equity firm backtracked on its bid, valued at $64 a share, about a week ago. The firm previously submitted an offer for Papa John’s alongside […]
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Instacart rolls out AI tools for grocers, Sprouts will be first to use its Cart Assistant
Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Instacart on Tuesday launched a suite of artificial intelligence tools for grocers to deliver more personalized shopping experiences and improve retail operations. CEO Chris Rogers told CNBC that the announcement is a major step forward in the company’s enterprise strategy, which has grown to power hundreds of digital storefronts. “It’s […]
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Third-quarter earnings are indicating a divided economy
A Taco Bell restaurant in El Cerrito, California, US, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images With more consumer companies preparing to report third-quarter earnings this week, Wall Street will be watching for signs of a bifurcated or “K-shaped” economy as consumers diverge in their spending behaviors. There have […]
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‘Trump effect’ raises hopes for cannabis rally as investors bet on federal reforms, softer marijuana stance
Oils containing CBD (Cannabidiol). Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt | AFP | Getty Images Cannabis stocks could be poised for a rally after years of stagnation, fueled by investor optimism over the possibility for new federal rules for hemp-derived products and signals that President Donald Trump could take a more permissive stance on marijuana. Publicly traded […]
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Chocolate’s reign over Halloween is under threat from inflation, tariffs and high cocoa prices
A customer shops for Halloween candy at a Walmart Supercenter on October 16, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images The scariest thing haunting Halloween this year isn’t a ghost, goblin or ghoul — it’s the price of chocolate. From Snickers to Reese’s to Twix, one of America’s favorite indulgences is getting more […]
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