Do People Really Hate McDonald’s?
A new survey from Consumer Reports indicates that people queried prefer food from Chipotle Mexican Grill over what is offered by McDonald's. Sales numbers would show otherwise.
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Historically, food and the prepared food markets were supposed to be recession proof. Now it turns out that consumer shifts are changing this longstanding rule. Consumers remain value conscious, and they are also changing…
What Does Lorillard Deal Mean for Philip Morris?
Tuesday morning's announcement of the $27.4 billion acquisition by Reynolds American of follow tobacco products maker Lorillard did not light up investors' spirits.
Babe Ruth Memorabilia Auction Already Well Into Millions of Dollars
GoldinAuctions.comThe chance to buy significant Babe Ruth memorabilia in a massive one of a kind auction is going, going, almost gone. Goldin Auctions has its Babe Ruth auction in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Babe…
Paraplegic Exoskeleton Maker ReWalk Files for IPO
ReWalk.comA company named ReWalk Robotics Ltd. has just filed for an initial public offering. The company is a medical device company designing, developing and commercializing exoskeletons that allow wheelchair-bound individuals the ability to stand…
The Next 9 States to Legalize Marijuana
ThinkstockThe United States is slowly reversing course on banning marijuana. Colorado led the way in passing laws that allow recreational use of marijuana and cannabis products, and now the opening of stores to sell…
‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ Holds on to Top Spot in 2014 Ticket Sales
The new "Transformers: Age of Extinction" may have had a colossal first weekend based on ticket sales, but it has a long way to go to catch "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" in ticket…
America’s Most Patriotic Brands
ThinkstockWe might have a little trouble defining what we mean when we say that a brand is “patriotic,” but the fact is most Americans know it when they see it. Or at least we…
Free TV Over the Air Is Dead
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that mini-antenna service Aereo does indeed infringe the copyright of TV broadcasters, some are saying free over-the-air television may be dead.
Red Bull Challenges Pepsi and Bud in Marketing Push
Red Bull, the ubiquitous energy drink, has such a broad array of marketing campaigns that it has started to challenge Pepsi and Budweiser in terms of brand visibility.
Nike Crushes Adidas in Global Sales
For all the talk about which athletic gear company has done better at the World Cup, globally, quarter after quarter, Nike thrashes primary rival Adidas in global sales.
Nike Credits Stock Buybacks for Profits
Wikimedia CommonsNike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) reported fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2014 earnings after markets closed Thursday. The athletic gear company reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.78 on revenue of $7.4 billion. In…
Philip Morris Cuts Earnings Forecast Following Plant Closures
Tobacco company Philip Morris cut its 2014 earnings guidance Thursday morning as a result of plant closures and currency exchange rate impacts.
ConAgra Posts Huge Loss on Impairment Charge
ConAgra Foods reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2014 results before markets opened Thursday morning. "We are disappointed with fiscal 2014 overall," said the chief executive officer.
Red Sox vs. Yankees Leads List of Most Expensive MLB Games Before All-Star Break
Performance Sports Group Ltd.The end of June is near and that means the All-Star break is fast approaching. This year the All-Star game is being held at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 15,…