Restaurants
Chipotle to expand to Mexico amid Trump trade war with U.S. neighbor
Chipotle Mexican Grill logo is seen in Manhattan, New York, United States of America, on July 6th, 2024. Beata Zawrzel | Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its first location in Mexico early next year as the latest stage in its international expansion. The company announced Monday that it has signed a development agreement […]
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Chinese tea chain Chagee soars 30% in stock market debut
People are shopping at a CHAGEE store in Shanghai, China, on October 18, 2023. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Shares of Chinese tea chain Chagee soared 30% during its public market debut on Thursday, as the company plans a U.S. launch despite trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. The stock, which is trading on […]
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Heineken initially downplayed tariffs. Now the brewer is concerned
Imported beer, including Heineken, for sale at a store in New York City on April 10, 2025. Timothy A. Clary | Afp | Getty Images Heineken shrugged off the threat of tariffs earlier this year, but now the company is raising more concerns about potential disruptions to its business. In the Dutch brewer’s earnings report […]
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Proposed SNAP cuts could pressure low-income shoppers — and retailers that serve them
Shoppers at the Walmart Supercenter in Burbank in Burbank Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images For millions of low-income Americans — already rattled by the threat of tariffs and higher prices — changes to a program that helps with grocery costs could make life more expensive. House […]
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Trump’s immigration policy is weighing on beer sales, Constellation Brands CEO says
Bottles of Corona beer, the flagship brand of Grupo Modelo are displayed in this illustration taken in Monterrey, Mexico, February 18, 2025. Daniel Becerril | Reuters President Donald Trump’s tariffs aren’t the only presidential policy that is weighing on Constellation Brands. Along with tariffs on Mexican imports, his hardline immigration stance is also hurting the […]
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Restaurant stocks fall as investors fear recession, sales slowdown
Following announcements of layoffs, a Starbucks store is shown in Encinitas, California, U.S., February 24, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake Mike Blake | Reuters Restaurant stocks fell in morning trading Monday, fueled by investors’ fears that a recession is coming. U.S. stocks have tumbled for three consecutive days after President Donald Trump shocked the markets with high […]
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Shoppers will pay more for bananas, coffee and toilet paper because of tariffs, trade group says
A customer shops for produce at an H-E-B grocery store in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 12, 2025. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Shoppers will likely pay more for coffee, bananas, vanilla and toilet paper over the coming weeks as the Trump administration’s new tariffs go into effect. The U.S. plans to hike tariff rates on […]
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Trump administration puts 25% tariff on all canned beer imports, empty aluminum cans
Aluminum cans wait to be filled with craft beer during a production run at Black Plague Brewery in Oceanside, California, U.S., March 14, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters The Trump administration will implement a 25% tariff of all imported canned beer and empty aluminum cans starting Friday, according to a notice from the Department of […]
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Chinese bubble tea chain Chagee files for U.S. initial public offering
Pedestrians walk past a CHAGEE store in Shanghai, China on March 14, 2025. CFOTO | Future Publishing | Getty Images Chinese bubble tea chain Chagee filed for a U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, seeking to trade on the Nasdaq using the ticker “CHA.” The IPO filing comes as the company prepares to open its […]
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Why it suddenly feels like every fast-food restaurant has fun, flavored drinks
Chick-fil-A pineapple dragonfruit beverages. Courtesy: Chick-fil-A Fast-food chains are going all in on fun beverages to attract younger consumers. Chick-fil-A, known for its straightforward menu of fried chicken and waffle fries, is selling seasonal Pineapple Dragonfruit drinks. Yum Brands’ Taco Bell installed a beverage concept called Live Mas Café inside one of its California locations. […]
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