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Costco cracking down on non-members taking advantage of deals — here's how
August 8, 2024 | 1:03pmWill Costco become the strictest members-only club ever?
Tupperware shuts down only remaining US plant, moves to Mexico as over 100 workers laid off
June 15, 2024 | 12:56amThe shuttering of the facility in the small town of Hemingway will result in the layoffs of 148 employees, according to the company, which is headquartered in Orlando.
Auto leaders' venture company picks North Carolina global headquarters
June 12, 2024 | 12:08amA venture company founded by seven of the world’s largest automakers will make North Carolina its global headquarters, backed by more than $3 million in taxpayer subsidy as potential reimbursement.
New Costco finance exec makes decision on hot dog combo price amid shopper's inflation fear
May 30, 2024 | 11:38pm“I also want to confirm the $1.50 hot dog price is safe," Costco's CFO said.
Worker forced to kick customers out of store as cafe chain abruptly closes all locations, laying off hundreds on 2 hours' notice
April 26, 2024 | 6:42am"They didn't give you any warning so you could line up another job so I'd definitely look into suing or see if you do qualify for some coverage."
Oracle CEO reveals plans to move world headquarters to Nashville
April 24, 2024 | 1:03amBack in 2022, Oracle acquired Cerner for $28 billion. The Kansas City, Missouri-based company provides software for managing electronic health records.
Push for pet bereavement leave on the rise at companies across US
April 11, 2024 | 9:16pmMore Americans consider their pets part of their family than ever before seeing a rise in the push for pet bereavement policies.
Spotify has 600 million users, but struggles to consistently turn a profit
January 18, 2024 | 2:42pmThough Spotify has a footprint more than twice that of its next-largest competitor, Apple Music, the leading audio-streaming company reported a net loss in 2022.
Managers are now supposed to give 'feedforward,' not feedback in push for 'gentler' job reviews
September 22, 2023 | 9:55amThe practice of feedforward is balanced and authentic, she said — neither overly critical toward employees nor ignoring opportunities for growth.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI takes on Microsoft with version for large businesses
August 28, 2023 | 1:47pmChatGPT Enterprise offers more security, privacy and higher-speed access to OpenAI’s technology, the company said. Early customers include Block, Carlyle and Estée Lauder Cos.
Here's why companies are becoming more stingy with their customer rewards programs
July 6, 2023 | 5:03pmDunkin' stopped offering customers a free drink on their birthday and instead give them triple loyalty points on their purchase.
High taxes are bleeding New York's people and businesses into oblivion
June 28, 2023 | 3:08pmNew York City has long been the financial heart of the state, but decades of unwise government policy are sending it into cardiac arrest.
What the frank? Oscar Mayer Wienermobile gets a new name after 87 years
May 17, 2023 | 11:10pmIt's not the wurst idea.
David's Bridal to sell company, lay off more than 9,000 employees nationwide
April 15, 2023 | 1:17amDavid's Bridal is laying off thousands of employees across the country as it makes plans to sell the company -- just weeks before wedding season kicks off.
China detains staff, raids office of US due diligence firm
March 24, 2023 | 6:01amChinese authorities raided the office of US corporate due diligence firm Mintz Group in Beijing and detained five local staff, the company said, stoking concern among foreign companies in China...
McDonald's franchisees miffed over Cardi B, Offset celebrity meal: report
February 28, 2023 | 4:46pmThe McDonald's franchisees reportedly fear the rap couple's lyrics will hurt their image.
Bernie Sanders calls for four-day work week 'with no loss of pay'
February 22, 2023 | 8:59amThe independent senator from Vermont touted a British pilot project in which some companies successfully experimented with a four-day workweek.
The SEC's new climate demands won't fix the climate
January 14, 2023 | 2:00pmA series of proposed regulations aimed at compelling private companies to reveal the financial risks associated with climate change aren't the solution eco-activists are searching for.
John Tyson gets vote of 'confidence' to remain CFO after bizarre arrest
December 2, 2022 | 12:07pmThe board said that it conducted an independent review of the incident and will move ahead with John Tyson in his current role.
Tyson Foods CFO pleads not guilty to public intoxication, trespassing -- despite being caught on bodycam
December 1, 2022 | 12:35pmTyson will face the charges at trial on Feb. 15.