Costco's conundrum, store shifts at Home Depot, and McDonald's sues: Retail news roundup

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Graphic: Images: NurPhoto, Matt Cardy, SOPA Image, NurPhoto


McDonald’s is suing Tyson Foods (TSN), JBS, Cargill, and National Beef Packing for allegedly colluding for years to limit beef supplies. Domino’s is bringing back its ‘Emergency Pizza’ as it looks to address declining sales. Meanwhile, Amazon plans to open new pharmacies in 20 U.S. cities in 2025 to give more customers access to same-day delivery for their prescriptions.

McDonald’s is suing Tyson Foods for allegedly choking the beef supply chain to raise prices

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Image: NurPhoto (Getty Images)

McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against Tyson Foods (TSN), JBS, and other major meat processing companies, accusing them of colluding for years to limit beef supplies.

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Domino’s brings back ‘emergency pizza’ promotion that drove sales

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Image: Matt Cardy (Getty Images)

Pizza is an emergency. At least, Domino’s thinks so. The chain is bringing back its ‘Emergency Pizza’ for a limited time.

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California’s fast food minimum wage hike didn’t cost jobs, study says

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Image: AaronP/Bauer-Griffin (Getty Images)

California’s new $20 minimum wage law for fast food workers, effective April 1, 2024, raised wages without causing major price increases or job losses, according to a study by the University of California’s Berkeley Institute for Research on Labor and Employment.

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Amazon is doubling down on pharmacies

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Image: SOPA Image (Getty Images)

Amazon (AMZN) wants to give more customers access to same-day delivery for their prescriptions.

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McDonald’s is joining the FTC in going after an alleged meat monopoly

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Image: NurPhoto (Getty Images)

McDonald’s is stepping into the regulatory arena alongside the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to challenge a suspected meat monopoly – an unexpected move that signals a shift in corporate responsibility.

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Costco’s conundrum: How to compete online without killing that ‘treasure hunt’ vibe

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Image: SOPA Images (Getty Images)

As Costco Wholesale (COST) ventures further into e-commerce, it faces the daunting task of expanding its online presence without sacrificing the unique “treasure hunt” shopping experience that defines its warehouses.

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Red Lobster’s new CEO admits it: ‘Endless Shrimp’ was a disaster

Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun - Image: Fortress Investment Group
Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun - Image: Fortress Investment Group

Red Lobster’s new CEO, Damola Adamolekun, boldly declared the “Endless Shrimp” promotion a failure, citing its significant strain on the restaurant’s operations.

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Costco’s gold bars are selling out fast

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Image: Gary Hershorn (Getty Images)

In a striking display of shifting consumer behavior, Costco (COST) Wholesale gold bars are disappearing from shelves faster than they can be restocked.

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Home Depot says corporate employees have to try working in actual stores

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Image: ROBYN BECK (Getty Images)

Home Depot (HD) wants its corporate employees to gain insight into the daily challenges faced by its in-store associates.

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Panera Bread settled a Charged Lemonade lawsuit after a student’s death

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Image: Bruce Bennett (Getty Images)

Panera Bread has reached an agreement with the family of an Ivy League student who tragically passed away after consuming its now-discontinued Charged Lemonade, as first reported by NBC News (CMCSA).

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15 cities with the most expensive fast food in America

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Friends eating burgers and fries at an outdoor restaurant. - Image: filadendron (Getty Images)

Inflation has taken a bite out of more than just the economy – it’s also gnawing at America’s favorite meal: a burger, fries, and soda.

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