Business/Retail

Starbucks Workers Protest Store Closures, Blast CEO’s $100M Pay and Private Jet Use🔥72

9/30/2025•Business > Retail

9/19/2025•Business > Retail

•The device is priced between ₹1.5 lakh and ₹2 lakh, depending on configurations
•Shoppers began lining up overnight, creating a festive, high-energy atmosphere
•Security personnel managed the crowd at the store entrance to ensure order
•The iPhone 17 features a slimmer design, AI-powered camera upgrades, and improved battery life

8/29/2025•Business > Retail

•The company scrapped a redesigned logo that removed the iconic barrel and “Uncle Herschel.”
•The redesign was part of a \$700 million modernization effort aimed at revitalizing the brand.
•Co-founder Tommy Lowe, 93, called the change “pitiful” and urged focus on food quality and service.
•Customer backlash went viral, sparking criticism and a drop in Cracker Barrel’s stock price.

8/27/2025•Business > Retail

•The Pride page previously promoted the campaign “Bring the Porch to Pride.”
•Critics accused the company of drifting from its traditional identity after sponsoring Nashville Pride in 2024 and offering rainbow rocking chairs.
•The chain continues to operate an LGBTQ employee resource group called the “LGBTQ+ Alliance.”
•Cracker Barrel clarified it has not engaged with corporate equality indices or affiliated organizations in recent years.

8/26/2025•Business > Retail

8/20/2025•Business > Retail

8/20/2025•Business > Retail

•Cites high costs, strict regulations, and unwelcoming business climate.
•California once a key market with flagship stores and strong sales.
•Company now focused on states like Texas, Florida, Arizona, and Nevada.
•Decision reflects broader trend of businesses avoiding California’s high taxes and regulatory burdens.

8/20/2025•Business > Retail

•Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis cites “overregulated, expensive, and risky” business environment
•California once hosted one of the retailer’s largest store footprints
•High labor costs, commercial rents, taxes, and insurance risks cited by analysts as key pressures
•Closure impacts thousands of jobs and leaves large retail spaces vacant

8/12/2025•Business > Retail

•Opened in 2018 as part of a multi-million-dollar effort to combat food deserts in underserved neighborhoods.
•Operated in a city-owned building and managed by a nonprofit organization.
•Received significant taxpayer funding, plus extra investments for security upgrades.
•Faced persistent problems with empty shelves, foul odors, and unhygienic conditions.

7/20/2025•Business > Retail

7/10/2025•Business > Retail