Tag: Retail and wholesale

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...

Walmart says customers should discard recalled chicken broth

NEW YORK -- Walmart says customers should throw out a chicken broth product that was sold at stores in mostly Southern states late...

'LA Strong' logo and custom gear unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts

LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money...