Tag: Retail and wholesale
Starbucks' policy change flushes out a debate over public restroom access
Starbucks’ decision to restrict its restrooms to paying customers has flushed out a wider problem: a patchwork of restroom policies that has left...
Rosy December for small business sales, but restaurants are left out
NEW YORK -- Small businesses had a merry December, as shoppers wrapped up their holiday shopping.That's according to the Fiserv Small Business Index.In...
Starbucks plans corporate layoffs as part of turnaround
Starbucks said Friday it plans an unspecified number of layoffs as it restructures its corporate staff.In a letter to employees, Starbucks Chairman and...
Suit accuses Pepsi company of price discrimination
The Federal Trade Commission sued PepsiCo on Friday, alleging that it has engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to...
US retail sales rose modestly last month amid solid holiday shopping
Americans stepped up their spending at retail stores and restaurants last month in a clear sign that consumers are still able and willing...
US producer prices rose 0.2% last month on higher energy costs
WASHINGTON -- U.S. wholesale inflation rose last month on higher energy prices.The Labor Department reported Tuesday that its producer price index — which...