A Burger King worker, Kevin Ford, who went viral on TikTok for his 27 years of never missing a day of work, has received $400,000 in crowdfunding donations after the fast-food chain celebrated his loyalty with a modest goody bag. The video of Ford showing the gifts, including candy and pens, went viral, prompting his…
In-N-Out, the popular fast-food chain, may be pursuing legal action against a burger joint named In-I-Nout in Sinaloa, Mexico, for its striking similarities in menu items, branding, and name. The Mexican restaurant offers a double cheeseburger with similar ingredients to In-N-Out’s signature double-double, and its french fries resemble In-N-Out’s animal-style fries. The similarity in branding,…
Barington Capital Group, an activist investment firm, is urging Hanesbrands, a well-known apparel maker, to cut costs, generate cash, and potentially select a new CEO in response to the company’s shrinking market capitalization. Hanesbrands, famous for its basic T-shirts, underwear, and bras, has seen its stock drop by about 17% this year due to soft…
As automation is expected to impact certain jobs in the future, companies adopting robots in manufacturing, kitchens, and delivery are creating opportunities for workers to participate in building and implementing technology. Both humanoid and nonhumanoid robots are predicted to influence employment, with companies projecting growth, displacement, or a neutral effect due to technology, according to…
Amazon’s dominance in the U.S. beauty and personal care e-commerce market continues to grow, with the company leading across all 11 categories and gaining market share in most areas, according to Euromonitor International’s e-commerce research. Amazon’s success in the beauty sector is attributed to its strategy of offering low prices, a wide range of products,…
Tyson Foods, the largest U.S. meat producer, has announced the closure of four chicken plants located in Arkansas, Indiana, and Missouri. The decision, which will cut almost 3,000 jobs, comes as Tyson adjusts to declining demand for some products after profiting during the COVID-19 pandemic. The closures are expected to impact small communities that have…
Amazon’s strong quarterly results, with a 4.2% increase in sales on Amazon.com and a 6.4% jump in sales at its physical store operations, indicate that Americans are still shopping despite economic indicators. The positive performance could bode well for rival retailers Walmart and Target, which are set to report their results next week. However, analysts…
Instacart shoppers are reporting that the highest-earning orders on the app have become more extreme, requiring them to shop for hundreds of items or drive over an hour to deliver the goods. This change comes after Instacart cut base pay for its shoppers last month, reducing the minimum pay from $7 to $4 per order….
Virtual Dining Concepts (VDC), the restaurant company behind MrBeast Burger, has countersued YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast) for breach of contract, alleging that Donaldson used his massive online presence to “torpedo” the burger brand. VDC claims that Donaldson disparaged the brand and the company through damaging social media posts and sought more lucrative deals, which…
Beyond Meat has launched a new ad titled “There’s Goodness Here” to counter criticisms from the meat industry about plant-based meats being ultra-processed and unhealthy. The ad features a North Dakota farmer named Steven, who grows fava beans, one of the ingredients in Beyond’s products, to emphasize the “goodness” in their ingredients and production process….
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