Starbucks files trademark application allowing for stadium naming rights
Starbucks has filed new trademark applications that suggest it's interested in using the name and logo on a stadium, entertainment space or sports training facility.
Under Armour becomes latest retailer to boost hourly wage to $15
The sportswear retailer said it's raising the minimum wage for all U.S. employees to $15 an hour starting June 6 — an increase of as...
McDonald’s ties executive pay to diversity
Among the information McDonald's is releasing for the first time is a full breakdown of U.S. employees by race, ethnicity and gender, a victory for...
Nordstrom’s holiday sales drop about 22% to cap tough year
Nordstrom was able to pick up more digital shoppers this holiday, but incremental customer spending went disproportionately to online and big-box retailers this season.
Staples seeks to buy Office Depot parent in $2.1 billion deal
There could be consolidation ahead in the office-products space, with Staples outlining a proposal to acquire the parent company of Office Depot in a deal...
Starbucks names Rachel Ruggeri as third finance chief in as many years
Starbucks' top finance officer will retire after more than two years in the role, paving the way for another female CFO in the S&P 500....
Nordstrom climbs as quarterly results top expectations ahead of the holidays
Nordstrom reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results, giving investors renewed optimism as the department-store chain enters the crucial holiday period.
Don’t argue with anti-mask shoppers, CDC says in guidance to retail employees
The health agency issued new guidance for retail and service workers, suggesting ways consumer-facing companies can limit violence toward workers that may occur when businesses...
Starbucks sees $3.2 billion coronavirus hit, expands new ‘pickup’ cafe format
The Seattle-based company said Wednesday it expects to report an adjusted loss of 55 to 70 cents a share when it next releases earnings.
This Saturday, not Black Friday, is when the real money is spent
U.S. shoppers will spend an estimated $26 billion on Super Saturday, Dec. 22 this year, beating the $24 billion they shelled out on the day...