A Brand New Starbucks
Starbucks will look like nothing you have ever seen. That is, according to its management. And, it is more than their new holiday cups, which were just released. “It’s the season of joy at…
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Douglas A. McIntyre
Walmart Is America’s Worst Retailer
A recent American Customer Satisfaction Index report card of retailers reveals that Walmart scores poorly. That is bad news for America’s largest retailer ahead of the holidays.
AI Will Take Your Job
Elon Musk claims AI will take everyone’s job eventually. It's already happening in retail and in middle management.
The Cheapest Housing Market in America
The latest S&P Case Shiller home price index reveals that this downtrodden rust-belt city remains America's cheapest housing market.
ESPN Cannot Save Disney
Selling ESPN would not save Disney from poor management. Who would want it? Buying Hulu would not help either.
Tesla Cybertruck a Threat to Ford’s EV Plans
The first Tesla Cybertrucks roll out this month, presenting a challenge to competitors, especially Ford's F-150 Lightning.
WeWork Implodes, to File for Bankruptcy
This office-sharing company was once among America’s most valuable private companies, but a a WeWork bankruptcy is about to become a reality.
McDonald’s Food Prices Rise — in California
McDonald’s food prices will increase soon in California, as the fast-food company tries to offset the cost of rising minimum wages.
Walmart’s Brand New Stores
The retailer plans to spend $500 million to remodel 117 Walmart stores in 30 states to a more open design.
America’s Fastest-Growing City
A recent analysis reveals that America's fastest-growing city over the past five years was Buckeye, Arizona.
Disney Hammered by Investors
Its former CEO was brought back to deal with Disney's troubles, like its underachieving streaming and legacy businesses, but he has run out of options.
GM’s Driverless Plans Shattered
GM won’t continue its tests of driverless vehicles in the U.S. for now. Its permit to test them in California was taken away. State regulators don’t think GM “autonomous vehicles” are safe. The primary…
Ford’s Stock Destroyed
Ford’s stock dropped 12% after it gave its future away to the UAW and delayed EV product plans. It also missed Wall St.’s forecast for its third-quarter numbers. Anyone who wondered if the company…
Ford’s EV Future Disappears
After reaching a tentative agreement with the UAW, Ford throttled back its investment in electric vehicles, threatening Ford's EV future.
IBM Is America’s Worst Big Tech Company
IBM was once the premier tech company in the world, but now its market value and market share trail its big tech competition.
What Americans Can Learn About Why the Japanese Live Longer
A recent analysis reveals why longevity is greatest in Japan. The United States ranks in the bottom half among all nations.
Hundreds of Thousands Flee New York
Census Bureau data show that half a million people left New York in 2022.
The Worst Commute Time in America
A recent analysis reveals that New York City has the worst average commute times. How long is it?
Why Sleeping Less Than 6 Hours Is Bad for You
A recent analysis reveals how much sleep most adults need in a day. Here's why some need less.
Will Ford Drop Its Dividend?
Here are some of the ways Ford is under pressure to cut or eliminate its dividend, which would not make investors happy.