On Wednesday, Starbucks announced that they have achieved gender and race pay equity among all U.S. employees. To begin with, women in the U.S. are paid an average of 80 cents of every dollar that a man makes and it could take until the year 2119 for the country to close the gender pay gap…
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Following the last article from this two-part article, we have the last 5 brands from the top 10 of the world’s most valuable restaurants in the world. A list of the world’s most valuable restaurant brands is released each year by Brand Finance and the brand value is broken down by enterprise value, branded business value, brand…
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Each year, Brand Finance compiles a ranking of the world’s most valuable restaurant brands based on marketing investment, stakeholder equity, and business performance. As we take a look at the brands that have ranked at the top of the list, we can see how quick-service restaurants around the country are improving with better food options.…
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Amazon, a known contributor to the downfall of Toys ‘R’ Us, is now considering the purchase of the soon-to-be vacant Toys ‘R’ Us locations. As a result of filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in September, the toy store chain began its liquidation of more than 700 U.S locations in early February, however, 200 of its most successful stores…
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Taco Bell saw a 30% increase in employee retention for those enrolled over the first six months in a test that included more than 2,000 employees. Employees enrolled in a course, program or degree through Guild had a 98% retention rate in that six-month space, a 34% increase over those employees who were not enrolled.…
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The end of the retail industry is completely premature. Consequently, there is no data that supports the “retail apocalypse”, the retail industry is simply experiencing an evolution. The phrase “retail apocalypse” suggests that the whole industry is collapsing but it’s hard to support that idea when the data says otherwise. Last year itself, total retail sales,…
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St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow, March 17, and there are many locations that will be hosting a celebration in Los Angeles. To start with, there is a big beer and brewery scene in L.A. that complements the festivities of St. Patrick’s Day and we have compiled a list of the best locations to visit on this…
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With almost 1,200 stores in the Southeastern U.S., Publix is planning on investing $1.5 billion to remodel stores, buy more property, and improve their technology. In January, Publix was tied for first place on the Customer Loyalty Index and has ranked second for the past four years with the top honors. Learn more about their nationwide…
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In efforts of competing with rival retailers like Amazon, Walmart is planning on delivering supermarket items to 40 percent of homes nationwide by the end of the year. Walmart currently only offers home delivery of groceries to six markets but plans on expanding into 100 new cities around the United States. Although the company has…
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After traveling throughout Asia on a journey of uncertainty, a group of friends became inspired by all of the teas and coffee that they tried on their travels abroad. Upon their arrival, they made drinks for their friends and families and received amazing feedback. On January 2012, the first 7 Leaves Cafe opened its doors to…
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