Starbucks Reports Surprise Drop in Same-Store Sales; Shares Tumble
May 01, 2024 07:25 am UTC| Business
Starbucks, the renowned coffee chain, faced an unexpected downturn in its same-store sales, marking the first decline in roughly three years. The company attributed this drop to diminished demand for its coffee products in...
Walmart Is Shutting Its Health Centers, to Discontinue Virtual Healthcare Services
May 01, 2024 06:41 am UTC| Business
Walmart is closing its health centers in the United States and will cease offering medical care. On Tuesday, April 30, the company also announced that it would end its virtual care services. Walmart Health provides...
Burger King Heats Up the UK with the Return of Spicy Mayo Favorites
May 01, 2024 06:17 am UTC| Business
Burger King has sparked excitement among fast-food enthusiasts across the UK with the announcement of its Spicy Mayo ranges return, starting today. The comeback features the much-loved Spicy Mayo Double Whopper and the...
Virginia Town of Marion Seeks Official Recognition as Birthplace of Mountain Dew
May 01, 2024 05:28 am UTC| Business
The town of Marion, Virginia, is stepping forward to solidify its legacy as the birthplace of the iconic beverage Mountain Dew. Nestled in Southwest Virginias Smyth County, Marion is a scenic locale and the ground zero for...
Elon Musk Fires EV Supercharger Staff, Explains Reason for the Team’s Disbandment
May 01, 2024 05:02 am UTC| Business Technology
Elon Musk disbanded Teslas EV Supercharger team amid company-wide layoffs affecting employees worldwide. The 52-year-old Tesla chief also terminated senior executives. The CEO demolished part of the unit responsible for...
A$AP Rocky and PUMA Launch Motorsport-Inspired Collection
May 01, 2024 04:16 am UTC| Business
PUMA has joined forces with renowned music artist, creative, and designer A$AP Rocky to release a groundbreaking collection thats turning heads in the global motorsport audience and beyond. Known for his keen fashion...
McDonald's to Introduce Bigger Burgers This Year to Stir Traffic Growth
May 01, 2024 03:45 am UTC| Business
After months of testing in the companys kitchen, McDonalds is launching new burgers. The fast-food chain said it has revamped its original burger and revealed one massive change that will excite fans and regular...
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