Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Q1 2024 earnings

Chipotle Mexican Grill on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that beat analysts’ expectations, fueled by higher traffic to its restaurants. The stock rose 4% in extended trading. Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Earnings per share: $13.37 adjusted vs. $11.68 expected Revenue: $2.7 … Read more

Inside Foot Locker’s plan to revitalize retail footprint

A Foot Locker, Inc. store.  Courtesy of: Foot Locker, Inc. A new and improved Foot Locker debuted at a New Jersey mall on Wednesday as the sneaker retailer looks to reverse a sales slump, keep brand partners loyal and win back Wall Street’s confidence by revamping the footprint for its all-important stores.  The new concept Foot … Read more

Starbucks resumes bargaining with Workers United union

Starbucks and the union that represents its baristas will resume contract negotiations on Wednesday, ending an extended stalemate. The two sides’ return to the bargaining table follows their February announcement that they found a “constructive path forward” during mediation discussions related to litigation over the union’s use of Starbucks’ branding. It marked a major pivot for … Read more

PepsiCo (PEP) Q1 2024 earnings

PepsiCo on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that beat analysts’ expectations, despite weaker U.S. demand caused by Quaker Oats recalls and backlash to higher prices for its drinks and snacks. Shares of the company fell more than 2% in morning trading. Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a … Read more

Walmart-backed fintech One introduces buy now, pay later

Customers shop in a Walmart Supercenter on February 20, 2024 in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty Images Walmart’s majority-owned fintech startup One has begun offering buy now, pay later loans for big-ticket items at some of the retailer’s more than 4,600 U.S. stores, CNBC has learned. The move puts … Read more

FTC sues to block Tapestry acquisition of Capri Holdings

Pedestrians walk past a Coach store and a Michael Kors store. Scott Olson | Getty Images The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued to block the $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings by Coach and Kate Spade’s parent company, Tapestry. The move by regulators brings at least a temporary halt to a deal that would … Read more

Express files for bankruptcy, plans to close nearly 100 stores

Longtime mall retailer Express filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, but a group of investors led by brand management firm WHP Global is looking to save the company by acquiring it.  Express, whose portfolio includes its namesake banner, Bonobos and UpWest, said it will close 95 of its eponymous shops and all of … Read more

Autonomous drone startup Zipline hits 1 million deliveries

Autonomous delivery drone startup Zipline said Friday that it hit its 1 millionth delivery to customers and that it’s eyeing restaurant partnerships in its next phase of growth. The San Francisco-based startup designs, builds and operates autonomous delivery drones, working with clients that range from more than 4,700 hospitals, including the Cleveland Clinic, to major … Read more

Lululemon to shutter Washington warehouse, lay off 128 employees

Lululemon is planning to shut down its Washington distribution center and lay off 128 employees after opening a massive new warehouse outside of Los Angeles, the company confirmed Friday. The athletic apparel retailer filed a WARN notice with the state’s Employment Security Department on Thursday, notifying it of its plans to close its distribution center … Read more

Procter & Gamble (PG) Q3 2024 earnings

In this photo illustration, Pantene and Head & Shoulders hair products are displayed on July 28, 2023 in San Anselmo, California.  Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Procter & Gamble on Friday reported mixed quarterly results but raised its full-year earnings outlook. Shares of the company were roughly flat in premarket trading. Here’s what P&G reported compared … Read more