E-commerce platform Temu expands to Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK
Apr 27, 2023 23:49 pm UTC| Business Economy Life
Boston-based e-commerce platform Temu has started selling to European markets including The Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK, after a successful US launch. The Temu.com website now includes all of...
Wendy’s to sell its famous chili in grocery stores
Apr 27, 2023 10:28 am UTC| Business Life Economy
Wendys, the popular fast food restaurant chain, has announced that it will be making its famous chili available in grocery stores across the United States. Wendys has partnered with Conagra Brands to bring this favorite...
Apr 26, 2023 23:45 pm UTC| Life Sports Economy
New Balance announced it was closing up all its shops in Thailand after its local distributor, CRC Sports, lost an active import/export contract. The Boston-based shoemaker could return under a new domestic...
McDonald's customers cutting back on ordering fries with burgers
Apr 26, 2023 23:44 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Fewer McDonalds customers are ordering fries with their burgers and ordering delivery as people cut back on spending amid a likely looming recession, according to CEO Chris Kempczinski. Kempczinski said they are seeing...
Ex-Burger King employees offered jobs by cannabis company Stiiizy
Apr 26, 2023 23:24 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
More than 400 Burger King employees who were recently laid off in Michigan were offered new jobs at Stiiizy, a cannabis and lifestyle company. The jobs would involve creating products such as vape pods, infused blunts,...
KFC adds hash brown burgers to its menu in Japan
Apr 26, 2023 23:19 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
KFC Japan is adding the Karihoku Hash Filet Burger range, a combination of fried chicken and hash browns, made in three variants, to its menu. The hash browns have been specially made with fine-grained breadcrumbs...
Burger King unveils huge Whopper with unbelievably hefty price tag in South Korea
Apr 26, 2023 09:52 am UTC| Business Life Economy
Burger King debuts a new Whopper burger that may not be for everyone because of its massive price tag. The sandwich has been named Quattro Maximum, and it is huge as its price. Korea Joongang Daily reported that Burger...
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