Starbucks clarifies policy after barista refuses to write Charlie Kirk name on cup
Business & Markets • a year ago
Company says customers may use names, including political figures, while reaffirming guidance against writing slogans on drinks
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GHD launches $150 trade-in offer for Chronos straighteners, sparking shopper buzz
Business & Markets • a year ago
Limited-time promotion lets consumers trade in any old straightener for $150 off the Chronos Classic or Chronos Max, running Sept. 1–23.
Wisconsin pizza plant worker crushed by robotic machine dies; investigation underway
Business & Markets • a year ago
A Palermo’s Pizza facility worker in West Milwaukee died after being crushed by a robot during an early-morning shift; authorities are investigating with OSHA's help and the company is offering family support.
Influencer Sarah Ashcroft's SLA collapse highlights risks of social-media-driven fashion
Business & Markets • a year ago
A rapid ascent to near-£5 million in annual revenue ends with liquidation after a faulty restock; Ashcroft has since shifted to a design role at Oh Polly as she reflects on what went wrong and what comes next for influencer-led brands.
Salad and Go to close 41 locations as it refocuses on higher-performing markets
Business & Markets • a year ago
Texas-based salad chain shutters about a quarter of its restaurants, keeping Phoenix, Tucson and Las Vegas locations open while prioritizing Dallas and Oklahoma.
Salad and Go to close 41 restaurants as it refocuses on higher-performing markets
Business & Markets • a year ago
Chain to shrink footprint, prioritizing Dallas–Oklahoma corridor and select western markets while exiting several Texas cities
IFS warns Reeves could need up to £18bn more for public services if productivity stalls
Business & Markets • a year ago
Institute for Fiscal Studies says government’s planned productivity gains may be insufficient to fund public services without a potential £18 billion top-up
Steve Cohen Emerges as Leading Bidder for New York Casino Licenses
Business & Markets • a year ago
Cohen-Hard Rock bid climbs after two Manhattan proposals are dropped; Genting Resorts World at Aqueduct and MGM Empire City at Yonkers remain top contenders for live-table gaming.
FTC sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation over alleged deceptive pricing and ticketing schemes
Business & Markets • a year ago
Federal watchdog and a group of state attorneys general allege the companies exploit fans and artists through deceptive pricing and coordination with brokers; suit filed in California federal court