Yum Brands earnings top estimates, fueled by Taco Bell's 8% same-store sales growth
Facade of a Taco Bell Cantina restaurant in Danville, California, Jan. 8, 2026. Smith Collection | Gado | Archive Photos...
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Starbucks raises full-year outlook after earnings, revenue top estimates
Starbucks on Tuesday raised its full-year outlook for comparable earnings and same-store sales growth after reporting its second straight quarter...
Coca-Cola tops estimates, raises earnings outlook as global beverage demand rises
Coca-Cola on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations, fueled by higher demand for its beverages.For the...
Domino's Pizza stock falls on disappointing sales — and CEO thinks more chains will follow
A pedestrian walks by a Domino's Pizza on Dec. 9, 2025 in San Francisco, California.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesDomino's Pizza...
Spotify teams up with Peloton to launch global fitness content hub
Spotify is increasing its push beyond music and podcasts as the company on Monday announced a new fitness category partnership...
Forgotten no more: Generation X is driving beauty sales
Ryan Mckeever | E+ | Getty ImagesMove over, Sephora kids. While younger generations have been buying beauty products in droves,...
Procter & Gamble earnings beat estimates as sales grow 7%
Procter & Gamble on Friday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations, as volume for its products grew for the...
Nike cuts 1,400 roles in second round of layoffs this year
People walk past a Nike store in New York City, on April 2, 2025.Kylie Cooper | ReutersNike announced a new...
Starbucks' loyalty program changes are drawing value-conscious customers
A customer inside a Starbucks coffee shop in Hercules, California, US, on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. David Paul Morris |...
Lululemon names former Nike exec Heidi O'Neill as new CEO
Lululemon store sign in London, March 2, 2026.Peter Dazeley | Getty ImagesLululemon on Wednesday named Heidi O’Neill as the athleisure...
Convenience store owner Yesway is stealing customers from fast-food chains, CEO says
Thomas Trkla, chairman and and chief executive officer of Yesway Inc., during the company's initial public offering (IPO) at the...
Best Buy names Jason Bonfig as new CEO, replacing Corie Barry in late October
A Best Buy logo is displayed outside one of their stores on October 10, 2025 in San Diego, California. Kevin...
Hormuz disruptions hit China’s Christmas capital — and holiday spending
Christmas is still eight months away, but artificial tree maker Lou Liping is already worried about a bad holiday season...
Sandwich chain Jersey Mike's confidentially files for IPO
A Jersey Mike's restaurant in Walnut Creek, California, Nov. 21, 2024.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesJersey Mike's has...
'It's just scale': Local mom-and-pop car dealerships are growing or dying amid industry consolidation, rise of mega-retailers
Derek Sylvester with members of his family, team and mascot Molly, who was featured on the dealership's logo.Courtesy Sylvester ChevroletDerek...
Some grocers are using AI to cut food waste and boost profit margins
As grocery chains face mounting pressure from inflation-weary shoppers and growing competition, some in the industry are starting to rely...
PepsiCo earnings beat estimates as North American food business improves
Illuminated logo for Pepsi on a soda fountain in Walnut Creek, California, March 4, 2026. Smith Collection | Gado |...
Starbucks launches beta app in ChatGPT to fuel new drink discovery
A sample prompt response in ChatGPT using Starbucks' beta app.Source: StarbucksStarbucks has launched a beta app in ChatGPT to provide...
Walmart is refreshing the look of Great Value, its largest private-label brand
Walmart's largest private brand, Great Value, is getting a fresh look.Starting in May, the brand's approximately 10,000 items that span...
How Kodak is trying to turn around its business after teetering on bankruptcy
On Jim Continenza's first day on the job as Eastman Kodak executive chairman in 2019, he got a call from...
