Author: George Anderson

Thirty-seven percent of consumers with student loans said they will need to reduce spending elsewhere to be able to repay their debt beginning in October when the pause of payments ends, according to a survey of 2,000 people by Morgan Stanley. “Only 29 percent of consumers who have federal student loans are confident they will…

Amazon.com has begun adding Proteus industrial robots that carry packages in plastic bins to trucks on loading docks. The robots can distinguish between humans and inanimate objects as they navigate Amazon’s cavernous warehouses. Amazon is introducing Proteus and other smart robots onto its fulfillment center floors to automate its processes. Amazon Robotics Banks on Kiva…

Taco John’s and Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar are fighting back against Taco Bell’s attempt to strip them of their “Taco Tuesdays” trademark. Taco Bell asserts that Taco Tuesdays is a common phrase and should no longer be trademarked. “We’re just hoping that the court can see through this marketing plan by Taco Bell,” said Greg…

Starbucks intends to provide “clearer” guidelines for visual displays in stores after baristas at unionized locations said the company banned some Pride-themed decorations this month. Sara Tilling, president of Starbucks North America, said in a memo that the chain’s guidelines “will continue to represent inclusivity and our brand.”

Starbucks violated federal law when it penalized a barista for responding to a subpoena ordering him to appear before a National Labor Relations Board hearing. The hearing was postponed right before it was supposed to commence and the worker could not be legally held responsible for missing work even if the proceedings did not occur…

Walgreens has lowered its annual forecast after seeing demand for COVID-19 tests and vaccines fall off in recent months. “Our revised guidance takes an appropriately cautious forward view in light of consumer spending uncertainty,” said Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind Brewer. Walgreens reported a 0.2 percent decline in the third quarter, below the 2.1 percent…

Kroger, Walmart and Whole Foods across the U.S. have been receiving bomb threats with some callers threatening to detonate devices if not paid Bitcoin, gift cards or money. A Kroger spokesperson said the company is “working closely with local law enforcement and the FBI to investigate similar threats that have taken place around the country…

JPMorgan analysts Doug Anmuth and Bryan Smilek expect Amazon.com to pass Walmart as the largest retailer in the U.S. The analysts expect Amazon to have a 42.2 percent share of online sales by the end of 2023.

Long lines of cars waiting to place and pick up orders at restaurant drive-thrus are spilling into roadways, causing congestion and safety issues. That has led towns and cities nationwide to consider banning new drive-thrus. Drive Thru Bans Are Going Into Effect CNN is reporting that America has become a land of drive thru convenience, with…