Economy Nov 13 New federal rule could allow millions of workers to more easily unionize at big companies Some business groups have already sued to halt the rule, which is scheduled to go into effect Dec. 26. Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia is also trying to reverse it through legislation. But labor unions say it's needed.
Economy Oct 30 Inflation adds a trick to your Halloween treat shopping Spooked by the high price of Halloween candy? There’s not much relief in sight.
Economy Oct 18 Starbucks, Workers United union sue each other in standoff over pro-Palestinian social media post Starbucks wants Workers United to stop using its name and logo. Workers United responded with its own filing, asking a federal judge to continue to use Starbucks' name and a similar logo, and accusing Starbucks of defamation.
Economy Jun 15 Bud Light, America’s top beer for decades, falls to second following LGBTQ+ marketing backlash Mexican lager Modelo Especial overtook Bud Light in U.S. retail dollar sales in the month ending June 3, according to Bump Williams Consulting.
Politics Mar 29 WATCH: Former Starbucks CEO defends labor practices during Senate hearing Schultz denied the company has broken the law and said Starbucks is appealing those charges. He said Starbucks respects workers' right to unionize, but believes the company already provides its workers with industry-leading wages and benefits.
Economy Mar 07 Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz agrees to testify before Senate committee Howard Schultz has agreed to appear before a U.S. Senate committee that is examining Starbucks' actions amid an ongoing unionization campaign.
Health Mar 07 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Hershey’s chocolate bars go vegan The Hershey Co. said Tuesday that Reese's Plant-Based Peanut Butter Cups, which go on sale this month, will be its first vegan chocolates sold nationally.
Politics Mar 01 Sen. Bernie Sanders schedules vote to force Starbucks CEO to testify Sen. Bernie Sanders is raising the stakes in his effort to get Starbucks' interim CEO Howard Schultz to testify at a Senate hearing about the company's compliance with federal labor laws.
Economy Feb 21 Restaurants experiment with subscription models to keep revenue flowing Large chains like Panera and P.F. Chang’s as well as neighborhood hangouts are increasingly experimenting with the subscription model as a way to ensure steady revenue and customer visits.
Economy Feb 15 Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz declines to appear before Senate panel Starbucks' interim CEO Howard Schutz has declined a request to appear before a Senate committee seeking to question him about the coffee chain's response to an ongoing unionization campaign at the company's U.S. stores.