Economy

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Economy

Another beloved beer brand files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Manufacturing a high-quality beer doesn’t always guarantee success in the craft brewery business. Award-winning craft beer maker Coldwater Mountain Brewpub LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure its debts and reorganize its business after over four years of operating. The debtor did not give a reason for filing for bankruptcy n its petition. The

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Economy

Domino’s value deals reveal shift in pizza lovers behavior

Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) delivered enough good news to send its shares sharply higher Monday morning. The details were substantially less festive. Domino’s said second-quarter revenue was $1.19 billion, up 4.3% from a year ago and just over Wall Street’s projection of $1.18 billion. Earnings rose 6.8% to $4.07 a share but fell short of the

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Economy

Taco Bell and Chipotle face a problem bigger than lettuce

A food safety scandal can disappear from headlines within weeks or follow a restaurant brand for years. Taco Bell is now facing the same question that once challenged Chipotle: How long will customers remember? While they have not been implicated by the FDA in serving the infected lettuce that has been causing severe gastrointestinal distress,

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Economy

More Costco members are paying double for one reason

Costco shoppers are increasingly paying twice as much for membership, and the warehouse giant says it’s because the extra perks now offer enough value to justify the higher price. The warehouse club‘s members are driven by value and data shows that the chain delivers, according to a study commissioned by Consumer Reports and conducted by

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Economy

Amazon may be losing its biggest competitive edge

As a longtime Amazon Prime member, I’ve come to expect my orders to arrive fairly quickly.  Sometimes, though, Amazon exceeds my expectations. Not long ago, I placed an order for some first-aid supplies, expecting them to show up the next day. Roughly two hours later, my dogs started barking like lunatics — a sure sign

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Economy

Key auto parts maker closes factory, lays off 325 workers

The companies behind some of the biggest car brands do not make every component of their vehicles. Instead, automakers rely on a vast network of suppliers to manufacture everything from seats and tires to semiconductors, windshields, door glass, and rear windows. However, while people know names like Hyundai, Honda, or Ford, they rarely identify the

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Economy

Walmart revives pre-pandemic prices for back to school season

Inflation may have dropped from its post-pandemic highs — June 2026 saw the largest monthly decline in consumer prices since the early days of Covid, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics — but many Americans still feel its effects every time they shop. That’s especially true during back to school season, when

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Economy

Costco expands pharmacy, prescription services for members

I’ve been a Costco member for about 20 years. And when I first signed up, my warehouse trips were pretty predictable.  I’d stock up on bulk groceries, grab a few household essentials, and somehow leave with far more snacks than I ever intended to buy. Over time, though, Costco became much more than a place

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