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Turning KPI insights into meaningful business action.
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Appliances are displayed in a Costco warehouse on March 17, 2024, in Sheridan, Colo.
Consumer Trends
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Consumers’ recession fears declined slightly in July but remained above last year's levels.
July 29, 2025
A shopper selects a carton of 18 Large Grade A eggs from a cooler in a Costco Warehouse in Cranberry, Pa., Jan. 28, 2025.
Supply Chain
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Customer Dan Inks, right, shops at University Bicycles in Boulder, Colo.
Consumer Trends
Consumers Feeling More Confident as Expectations of Future Improve
Consumer spending accounts for nearly 70% of U.S. economic activity — and is closely watched by economists.
July 30, 2024
An ad for drivers is displayed on a Walmart truck in Richland, Miss., Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. On Thursday, the Labor Department reports on the number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week.
Labor
Applications for U.S. Jobless Benefits Tick Up Slightly
Jobless claim applications are seen as representative of the number of layoffs in a given week.
September 14, 2023
The logo for Enfamil in Monroe, Mich., June 8, 2015.
Recalls/Alerts
Company Recalls Potentially Contaminated Baby Formula
Cronobacter infections in infants can be deadly.
February 21, 2023
Starbucks store, Bangkok, July 2019.
Capital Investment
Starbucks Halts Stock Buybacks as Schultz Returns
Those billions of dollars will be plowed into the company instead.
April 5, 2022
Howard Schultz speaks at an event to promote his book, 'From the Ground Up,' in Seattle on Jan. 31, 2019. Starbucks President and CEO Kevin Johnson said Wednesday, March 16, 2022, he will retire next month, and former CEO and company founder Howard Schultz will replace him on an interim basis.
Labor
Starbucks to Invest More in 'People, Stores'
Unionizing efforts have gained steam.
April 4, 2022
Bags of coffee are on display at Vigilante Coffee on Sept. 1 in College Park, Md.
Supply Chain
Coffee Prices May Rise at Grocers, Cafes
Here’s a look at some factors that could determine whether Americans will be paying more for their morning jolt in the near future.
September 27, 2021
n this Feb. 23, 2018 file photo, the logo for General Mills appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
Capital Investment
General Mills Buying Tyson's Pet Treat Unit for $1.2B
General Mills first entered the pet food business in 2018 with its $8 billion purchase of premium brand Blue Buffalo.
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Seltzer
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Coke, Molson Coors Partner for 2021 Hard Seltzer Launch
The companies said the new alcoholic beverage will come in the form of Topo Chico Hard Seltzer.
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