Burger King parent says Russia franchise operator has 'refused' to close restaurants
Restaurant Brands International entered the Russian market ten years ago through a 15% stake in a joint venture with Alexander Kolobov, Investment Capital Ukraine and VTB Bank affiliate VTB Capital.
Lululemon enters footwear business with 4-piece collection
Lululemon says it’s taking a “big step forward” with its first-ever shoe collection.
Auction houses stop Russian art sales as Russia-Ukraine war drags on: 'Strict compliance'
Leading auction houses are pausing Russian art sales and don’t have plans to participate in Russian Art Week in June due to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Instacart announces 'fuel surcharge' amid gas price increase
Grocery delivery service Instacart is announcing it is implementing a $.40 “fuel surcharge” amid a spike in gasoline prices.
American Airlines to resume alcohol sales on certain flights in April
American Airlines announced it will resume selling alcohol on domestic and short-haul international flights in April.
Russian fast-food chain reveals near-identical logo of McDonald’s after restaurant suspends operations
A Russian fast-food franchise is positioning itself to become the next McDonald’s after the Chicago-based company suspended operations in the country over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ben & Jerry's brings Dublin Mudslide back from 'Flavor Graveyard'
The Irish cream flavored ice cream also comes with fudge and chocolate chip cookie pieces
St. Patrick's Day food deals and restaurant specials in US
St. Patrick’s Day is on Thursday, March 17, and restaurants throughout the country are preparing for festive celebrations with special menus and limited-time items.
Chipotle announces Chippy, an A.I. kitchen assistant
The restaurant chain teamed up with Miso Robotics to create its latest robot, which is capable of cooking and seasoning the chain's popular chips.
California city seriously considers declaring Chick-fil-A a 'public nuisance'
Santa Barbara, California, may declare Chick-fil-a a “public nuisance” over long lines that block a lane of traffic.
St. Patrick’s Day: Residents of these US states spend, and swig, the most at the pub
A new study by time2play reveals which U.S. state residents spend and drink the most at the bar on St. Patrick's Day every year.
UN chief: Ukraine war hitting poor nations reliant on wheat
The United Nations chief, Antonio Guterres, warned Monday that Russia’s war on Ukraine is holding “a sword of Damocles” over the global economy, especially poor developing countries that face skyrocketing food, fuel, and fertilizer prices and are now seeing their breadbasket “being bombed.”
Nonprofit food deliveries concerned cost of gas could price out volunteer drivers
It's never been more expensive for volunteer food drivers to make deliveries for nonprofits. The cost of gas in Georgia is more than $4 per gallon, an all-time high.
Burger King halts Russia operations following Ukraine invasion
Burger King suspended “all of its corporate support for the Russian market."
1st retail cannabis licenses in NY will go to people with marijuana convictions: 'Social equity'
The state of New York is planning to grant its first batch of cannabis retail licenses to residents who have had previous marijuana convictions.
Pizza ice cream from Van Leeuwen to launch at Walmart exclusively
Some people like pizza, some people like ice cream. Van Leeuwen has decided to churn those two foods together for a new limited-edition pizza ice cream pint, which will be sold at Walmart stores nationwide exclusively for a short time.
Papa John's suspends corporate operations in Russia over Ukraine invasion
Papa John’s International has suspended all corporate operations in Russia, the company announced Wednesday, adding to the long list of Western companies distancing themselves from Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war leads to 'Moscow Mule' renaming at bars, restaurants and retailers
American business owners in the hospitality and food and beverage sector are showing support for Ukraine in light of Russia’s attacks by renaming Moscow Mules – a popular drink that’s typically made from ginger beer, lime juice and vodka.
Russian restaurants impacted by Russia-Ukraine war: report
Many Russian restaurants in New York City have been struggling ever since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Food pantry staffers say inflation, higher prices bringing more people through their doors
Two years ago, at the beginning of the pandemic, we saw empty shelves in grocery stores. Now, shelves are full, but prices are higher, and some people say if this is the “new normal” for food costs, they can't keep up.