3 trends are dividing restaurant companies into winners and losers

[ad_1] A McDonald’s restaurant near Times Square, NYC on July 29th, 2023.  Adam Jeffery | CNBC Restaurant companies navigating some of the same challenges in the second quarter fell into…

Lloyd Blankfein says he ‘can’t imagine’ returning to Goldman Sachs

[ad_1] Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein said he couldn’t imagine returning to his old firm, disputing a news report that said Blankfein offered to return in some capacity. The…

Target is rolling out Starbucks curbside pickup across the country as it looks for sales jolt

[ad_1] A worker delivers an order to a drive-up customer at a Target store in Miami, Florida, Aug. 19, 2020. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Target is looking to jolt…

The end of affirmative action at colleges poses new challenges, and risks, in corporate hiring

[ad_1] Affirmative action supporters and counterprotesters shout at each other outside the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., June 29, 2023. Kent Nishimura | Los Angeles Times | Getty…

Starbucks beats earnings estimates, but sales disappoint despite China boom

[ad_1] Starbucks logo is seen on a cup in this illustration photo taken in the cafe at the airport in Charleroi, Belgium on July 27, 2023.  Jakub Porzyck | Nurphoto…

Starbucks files labor complaint against union over Pride decor allegations

[ad_1] Starbucks fired back Monday at the union that represents baristas at hundreds of its stores, filing charges with the National Labor Relations Board over Starbucks Workers United’s allegations that…

Boycotts rarely work — but anti-LGBTQ+ backlash is forcing companies into tough choices

[ad_1] Attacks against businesses for their inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community have forced companies to try to strike a balance between expressing values or risking backlash — and even violence…

Southwest Airlines reaches tentative agreement with mechanics’ union

[ad_1] A worker directs a Southwest Airlines Co. Boeing 737 passenger jet pushing back from a gate at Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., on Monday, Oct. 11,…

Starbucks union says workers at more than 150 stores will strike over Pride decor

[ad_1] Marchers with Starbucks pass through the landmark intersection of Hollywood and Highland during the annual Pride Parade in Los Angeles, June 12, 2022. David Mcnew | Getty Images Strikes…

Inside Sweetgreen’s first automated location — and the salad chain’s plans to take the tech nationwide

[ad_1] In early May, Sweetgreen opened its first automated location, in the Chicago suburb of Naperville, Illinois. After only a few weeks operating the restaurant, the salad chain is preparing…