From the giant Starbucks to upstarts like Scooter’s Coffee in Nebraska, the battle is joined for who can come up with the craziest, calorie-laden, not-really-coffee drink.
Category: Restaurants
PepsiCo Chip Sales Drop as Prices Sting
PepsiCo reports in its earnings that people are buying fewer salty snacks from its Frito-Lay brands. It’s not the only food company that is seeking to lure back consumers stung by high prices.
Spicy Noodles and Pickled Fish: Chinese Eateries Move Into Hong Kong
As the cultural lines between Hong Kong and China blur, restaurants from the mainland are finding opportunities in the city. But not everyone is happy.
The Napoleon of Your Living Room
Gary Friedman, who runs RH (formerly Restoration Hardware), is out to conquer the world, one luxurious sofa at a time. Next stop, Waterloo?
Detroit Businesses Are Loving the Lions’ Playoff Run
The N.F.L. team’s success in the playoffs has provided much joy and a boost for local businesses around the team’s stadium.
Margaritaville Aims to Hang On After Jimmy Buffett’s Death
The musician and his carefree vacation vibes inspired a sprawling business empire. Can it go on without its founder?
What TikTok Told Us About the Economy in 2022
From Barbiecore to revenge travel, social media trends gave us a clear picture of the forces reshaping the economy.