1. Channel: Restaurants

Chipotle settles case and denies it closed store to bust union

Written by Posted on Less than 0 min read

Chipotle Mexican Grill will pay a total $240,000 in back pay to former workers who allege the chain closed their restaurant and fired them because of union organizing activity. The union claims the settlement shows Chipotle’s true intentions. Chipotle disputes that assertion. “We settled this case not because we did anything wrong, but because the time, energy and cost to litigate would have far outweighed the settlement agreement,” the chain said in a statement.

View Original Article
Member since
RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the industry as a free resource for over 18 years with compelling content that goes well beyond conventional headline reporting. Each business morning, our editors post timely topics worthy of commentary by the RetailWire BrainTrust panel of industry experts and general readership. The results are virtual round tables of industry opinion and advice covering the most dynamic trends and issues affecting the retailing industry. https://retailwire.com/
Do you like RetailWire's articles? Follow on social!

More from RetailWire

  1. Uncategorized

Satirical Site The Onion Acquired by Global Tetrahedron

The satirical news website, The Onion, has been sold by G/O Media to a group of digital media veterans. View Original Article RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the industry as a free resource for over 18 years with compelling content that goes […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Trends & External Forces

Company Behind Popular Dating Apps Sued Over Addictive Use

A lawsuit against Match Group claims that dating apps promote addictive use. Tinder, Hinge, and other Match dating apps are filled with addictive features that encourage “compulsive” use, the proposed class-action lawsuit, filed on Valentine’s Day, claims. View Original Article Legal & Criminal Holiday & Events RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Uncategorized

Wholesale prices in April grew at the lowest level since 2021

Wholesale prices for the 12 months ending in April were 2.3 percent, the lowest annual rate going back to 2021. The annual rate was 2.7 percent at the end of March. View Original Article RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the industry as […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Trends & External Forces

Americans keep spending in the face of high prices

Many Americans may be becoming more price sensitive as a result of inflation, but that hasn’t shut down spending, which grew 0.8 percent in October. Personal income rose 0.7 percent during the month. View Original Article Economy RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Uncategorized

Peloton Ends Free App Access Amidst Subscriber Struggles

Peloton has ended its unlimited free app membership, less than a year after its introduction. View Original Article RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the industry as a free resource for over 18 years with compelling content that goes well beyond conventional headline […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Uncategorized

Recall of 1.9 Million Ford Explorers: Loose Hazardous Trim

Ford Motor Co. has announced the recall of almost 1.9 million Explorer vehicles. The reason behind this massive recall is a piece of trim that could potentially detach from the vehicle, causing a risk to other drivers on the road. View Original Article RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Department: Food

Beyond Meat Is Revitalizing Its Brand With Healthier Beef

Beyond Meat, based in El Segundo, California, is giving its popular plant-based burger a makeover in hopes of reigniting interest and sales in the United States. View Original Article Dept. Fresh Health & Wellness Trends: Food and Beverage RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Grocery

Hy-Vee is closing its stores on Thanksgiving

Hy-Vee is closing all 285 of its stores on Thanksgiving Day, marking the first time in the chain’s 92-year history that it has closed on the holiday. “Thanksgiving Day is about gratitude. The last several years have been some of the most challenging our employees have experienced and this is our way of showing our […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Trends & External Forces

Fog Is the Latest Tool Retailers Are Deploying To Fight Theft

U.S. retailers are turning to innovative security measures to combat rising concerns over smash-and-grab robberies, with some installing fog-based security systems. The Density Security Fogger emits a dense, dry fog that quickly fills a store, drastically reducing visibility and disorienting potential thieves. According to Mike Egel, president of DensityUSA, this fogger is significantly more effective… […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Department & Category

McD’s shuts offices ahead of layoff announcement

McDonald’s shut down U.S. offices this week before an expected layoff announcement. The fast-food giant asked employees to cancel in-person meetings with vendors and outside partners. “During the week of April 3, we will communicate key decisions related to roles and staffing levels across the organization,” the company said in an internal message. View Original […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon is looking for ways to cut costs

Amazon.com is going through a review of its unprofitable businesses to see where it can make cuts. The company has begun reducing the number of teams it operates in units such as retail and robotics. “Experimentation and running with too many things that don’t generate a return is no longer a luxury Amazon can afford,” […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Drug

Rite Aid CEO departs as search begins for successor

Rite Aid CEO Hayward Doningan is leaving the company after three years on the job. She is being replaced on an interim basis by board member Elizabeth “Busy” Burr, effective immediately. View Original Article Rite Aid Executives RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Merchandising

Frontier Airlines Offers Upfront Plus Seating With a Guaranteed Middle Seat

Frontier Airlines is offering Upfront Plus seating as a new incentive. This upgraded seating option provides passengers extra space and comfort in the first two rows of the aircraft. View Original Article Pricing & Promotions Unilever RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Trends & External Forces

Costco sees signs of inflation easing

Costco said that inflation in the most recent quarter was in the five to six percent range, down from six to seven percent in the prior three months. “We continue to see some improvements in many items,” said Costco CFO Richard Galanti. “Commodity prices are starting to fall — not back to pre-COVID levels … […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Shopper & Customer

Lab-Grown Beef Rice Promises a Less Expensive High Protein Source

Lab-grown beef rice is the newest superfood, and scientists say it could be a high protein source for consumers. View Original Article Consumers RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the industry as a free resource for over 18 years with compelling content that […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Data & Insights

LaGuardia Airport Rises From Worst to First, Named Best in North America

Renovations helped rank LaGuardia as one of the best airports in a 2023 survey. View Original Article Thick Data RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the industry as a free resource for over 18 years with compelling content that goes well beyond conventional […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers

Sonic the Hedgehog’s parent to acquire Angry Birds

Sega has reached a $774 million deal to acquire Rovio Entertainment, the maker of the Angry Birds game and franchise. “Among the rapidly growing global gaming market, the mobile gaming market has especially high potential, and it has been Sega’s long-term goal to accelerate its expansion in this field,” said Haruki Satomi, the CEO of […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Associates & Employees

Howard Schultz’s friends say fight with union is personal

People who know Howard Schultz say the three-time CEO of Starbucks takes unionizing activity at the chain personally because he thinks it reflects poorly on the company’s image as an employer. Jeffrey Katzenberg, the former CEO of DreamWorks Animation, says that Mr. Schultz believes: “Your assets turn out the lights and walk out the door […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Restaurants

Celebrate National Pizza Day With Restaurant Deals

Here is a list of special promotions for National Pizza Day. View Original Article Marketing: Trade Restaurants RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the industry as a free resource for over 18 years with compelling content that goes well beyond conventional headline reporting. […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Corporate Strategy

Trian Fund Management Withholds Votes in Disney Proxy Battle

In the ongoing proxy tussle between Trian Fund Management and entertainment titan Disney, Nelson Peltz’s firm has opted to withhold its votes from Disney CEO Bob Iger. View Original Article Executives RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the industry as a free resource […]
< 1 min read
0
Next