Starbucks Suspends Buybacks to Invest in Operations as Schultz Returns
Starbucks Corp. said it is suspending billions of dollars in share repurchases, a move that interim Chief Executive Officer Howard...
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How Microsoft Became Washington’s Favorite Tech Giant
When a congressional committee was preparing to publicly interrogate the CEOs of four tech giants in 2020, Microsoft Corp. President...
Judge Approves $18 Million Activision Settlement With EEOC
A California judge has approved an $18 million settlement between Activision Blizzard Inc. and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, marking...
From GM to Powerade, Brands Pitch Mental Health
To woo consumers, hotel chains typically offer free room upgrades and complimentary breakfast. Kimpton Hotels is trying a new incentive:...
Howard Schultz, Returning to Starbucks, Seeks New Start With Baristas
Last November, Howard Schultz traveled to Buffalo, N.Y., with a message to workers considering forming a union: Starbucks would do...
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz to Return as Chain Faces Union Push, Rising Costs
Howard Schultz is returning to lead Starbucks Corp. SBUX 5.16% for a third time, saying the company he helped become...
A New Meme-Stock Frenzy Led AMC to Gold Mine Stake
Day traders looking to capitalize on commodity price volatility catalyzed a chain reaction that ended with movie theater giant AMC...
WSJ News Exclusive | Russian Prosecutors Warn Western Companies of Arrests, Asset Seizures
Russian prosecutors have issued warnings to Western companies in Russia, threatening to arrest corporate leaders there who criticize the government...
WSJ News Exclusive | A Peloton Bike and Subscription for One Monthly Fee? Company to Test New Price Plans
Peloton Interactive Co. PTON 3.95% ’s new chief executive is looking to overhaul the stationary-bike maker’s pricing strategy in a...
Activision CEO Bobby Kotick Steps Down From Coca-Cola Board
Coca-Cola Co. said Activision Blizzard Inc. Chief Executive Bobby Kotick won’t stand for re-election to its board of directors. “We...
A New Brand of Sticker Shock Hits the Car Market
How hard is it to buy a car today? For Kevin Peters, it recently involved a one-way flight and 330-mile...
Starbucks Workers Vote to Form Union at Arizona Cafe
Starbucks Corp. baristas voted to unionize at a third company cafe, as the chain has intensified efforts to win over...
Chicken Industry Officials Prepare for Retrial in Price-Fixing Case
Executives who worked for some of the biggest U.S. chicken producers are set to stand trial for a second time...
WSJ News Exclusive | Carl Icahn Nominates Two to McDonald’s Board
Carl Icahn has launched a proxy fight for two board seats at McDonald’s Corp. , as the activist investor pushes...
Inside Subway’s Turnaround Plan
Subway, which has the most locations of any restaurant chain in the U.S., is pursuing a new way to try...
Americans Want to Travel and Are Eager to Splurge, Companies Say
More consumers are hitting theme parks, dining out and booking hotel rooms. ‘There is a lot of pent-up demand for...
WSJ News Exclusive | Hasbro Activist Begins Proxy Fight, Urges Wizards Unit Spinoff
A little-known activist investor is seeking to add several directors to Hasbro Inc.’s board and is urging the toy maker...
Marriott Doubles Revenue Despite Omicron Setback
Marriott International Inc. said demand for business and leisure travel continued to grow in the holiday quarter despite a setback...
The Hidden Ways Companies Raise Prices
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc., a Chicago-based restaurant group, has added a 3% “processing fee” to checks at many of...
Disney’s Earnings Show Rebound in Disney+, Parks Businesses
Walt Disney Co. DIS 3.33% regained momentum in subscription growth for its flagship Disney DIS 3.33% + streaming service and...
