DEE-ANN DURBIN

AP Business Writer
Starbucks baristas stand on stage, March 20, 2019, during an annual shareholders meeting in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, file)
Starbucks imposes new limits on what baristas can wear under their green aprons
Starbucks is imposing new limits on what its baristas can wear under their green aprons. Starting May 12, store employees will be required to wear a solid black shirt and khaki, black or blue denim bottoms.
 
A carton of eggs sit on a counter in the kitchen inside of 5 Rabanitos restaurant in Chicago, Feb. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
US egg prices increase to record high, dashing hopes of cheap eggs by Easter
U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record-high of $6.23 per dozen despite President Donald Trump’s predictions, a drop in wholesale prices and no egg farms having bird flu outbreaks.
 
Cartons of eggs sit on a shelf in a Walmart store, March 10, 2025, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
US egg giant Cal-Maine says government is investigating price increases
Shares of Cal-Maine Foods, the largest U.S. egg producer, fell in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company acknowledged it is being investigated by the antitrust division of the U.S. Department of Justice.
 
A woman poses for photos on a mock red carpet setup outside TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
US expected a big travel year, but overseas visitors — angered by Trump — are heading elsewhere
Visits to the U.S. from overseas fell 11.6% in March compared to the same month last year, according to preliminary government data released Tuesday.
 
Toronto residents Douglas Bloomfield, left, and his son Phoenix, right, who are on vacation in Washington, hold a Canadian flag and an ice hockey stick to show their support for Canada regarding trade tariffs as they pose with with another visitor to the city wearing a mask of President Donald Trump in front of the White House in Washington, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Anger against Trump is forecast to cost the US international visitors
An influential travel forecasting company says anger over the Trump administration’s tariffs and rhetoric will likely cause international travel to the U.S. to fall even further than expected this year.
 
FILE -Chinese waitresses dressed in orange shorts and t-shirts cheers while welcoming the arriving guests at the Hooters restaurant in Beijing, China, Sept. 10, 2007. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)
Restaurant chain Hooters goes bust and files for bankruptcy protection
Hooters is going bust. The U.S. restaurant chain, known for chicken wings and its skimpy “Hooters Girls” wait-staff outfits, has filed for bankruptcy protection. HOA Restaurant Group filed the motion for Chapter 11 protection Monday.
 
A sign hangs at a Taco Bell on May 23, 2014, in Mount Lebanon, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Yum Brands CEO announces plans to retire in 2026
Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs announced Monday that he plans to retire from the company in the first quarter of 2026.
 
A bartender pours a craft beer at the Liquid Love Brewing in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Buzzkill: Trump’s trade wars threaten America’s craft brewers already reeling from changing tastes
America’s craft brewers already had enough problems. But President Donald Trump’s tariffs that include levies of 25% on imported steel and aluminum and on goods from Canada and Mexico pose a new threat.
 
Frito-Lay recalls Tostitos chips in 13 states because they may contain undeclared milk
Frito-Lay is recalling a limited number of Tostitos tortilla chips because they may contain undeclared milk.
 
Shoppers head into an Albertson's grocery store Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Cheyenne, Wyo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Kroger blames Albertsons for merger’s demise in new court filings
Kroger is denying Albertsons’ claims that it didn’t do enough to ensure regulatory approval of the companies’ planned supermarket merger.
 
Ben & Jerry's ice cream shop, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, file)
Ben & Jerry’s alleges parent company Unilever removed its CEO over social activism
Ben & Jerry’s says its CEO was unlawfully removed by its parent company, Unilever, in retaliation for the ice cream maker’s social and political activism.
 
A can of Poppi prebiotic soda is shown on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, file)
PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi to gain a foothold in functional drinks
PepsiCo said Monday it’s acquiring the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion. The acquisition gives PepsiCo a fast-growing brand in the popular functional beverage category.
 
Shown is a display of French Germany and Spanish wines at a Pennsylvania Fine Wine & Good Spirits in Flourtown, Pa., Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
US wine shops and importers say Trump’s threatened 200% tariff on European wines would kill demand
The U.S. is suddenly looking less bubbly for European wines. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned 50% tariff on American whiskey.
 
Jeff Ware, president of Resurgence Brewing Company, poses for a portrait near a stockpile of aluminum cans, which are sourced from Canada, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Lauren Petracca)
From soup cans to airplanes, steel and aluminum are a fundamental part of American life
Steel and aluminum are ubiquitous in Americans’ lives. A stainless steel refrigerator holds aluminum soda cans. A stainless steel drum tumbles inside an aluminum washing machine.
 
Tex-Mex chain On the Border files for bankruptcy protection
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina has filed for bankruptcy protection, citing pressure from inflation and changing customer behavior.
 
A customer exits a Starbucks store in Oakland, Calif., Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)
Starbucks brings in new finance chief as part of turnaround strategy
Starbucks has named a new chief financial officer as part of its larger turnaround effort. Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol said Tuesday that Cathy Smith will join Starbucks in the next month, Smith has been the CFO of Nordstrom’s since 2023 and previously held the same role at Target and Wal
 
Washington State Park workers put up a new Canadian flag in front of an American flag about to be replaced during scheduled maintenance atop the Peace Arch in Peace Arch Historical State Park Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Blaine, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
From Alaska to Maine, communities that border Canada worry US tariffs come at a personal cost
The 25% tariff on most imported Canadian goods that President Donald Trump’s plans to impose Tuesday has touched off a range of emotions along the world’s longest international border.
 
A customer exits a Starbucks store in Oakland, Calif., Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)
Starbucks lays off 1,100 corporate employees as coffee chain streamlines
Starbucks plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally as new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations.
 
Pepsi soft drinks in plastic bottles are on sale at a grocery store in New York on Weds., Nov. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
Differences bubble up between PepsiCo and Coca-Cola on diversity programs
PepsiCo and rival Coca-Cola are taking different paths on the issue of diversity. In a memo sent to employees and released Friday, PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta said the company is rolling back some of its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, including setting goals for minority representation in m
 
Johkiya Pierre prepares a fresh omelette at The Breakfast Brothers restaurant, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Breakfast is booming at US restaurants. Is it also contributing to high egg prices?
It’s a chicken-and-egg problem: Restaurants are struggling with record-high U.S. egg prices, but their omelets, scrambles and huevos rancheros may be part of the problem. Breakfast is booming at U.S. eateries.
 
Cans of Coca-Cola are on display at a grocery market in Uniontown, Pa, April 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Coca-Cola reverses sales volume slide, sending revenue up 6% in the fourth quarter
Coca-Cola said Tuesday it’s confident it can mitigate the Trump administration’s 25% tariff on aluminum by shifting its suppliers, relying more heavily on plastic bottles and other tools.
 
A sign at a McDonald's restaurant is displayed on April 29, 2024, in Albany, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
McDonald’s improving global sales help to offset US weakness in fourth quarter
Improving international sales helped McDonald’s overcome some weakness at home in the fourth quarter.
 
This image provided by Coors Light shows the Coors Light 2025 Super Bowl NFL football spot. (Coors Light via AP)
Super Bowl commercials rely on comedy and nostalgia to avoid potential missteps
The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs on the field in this year’s Super Bowl, while laughter dominated the commercials.
 
Pepsi soda bottles are on display for sale Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Inflation and a pivot in US to healthier snacks weighs on PepsiCo in the fourth quarter
PepsiCo says high prices and changing consumer tastes have weakened U.S. demand for its snacks and drinks. But it’s confident it can turn that around in the coming year.
 
Costco, Teamsters reach tentative contract agreement, avoiding a strike
Costco and the Teamsters union have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, avoiding a strike. Teamsters spokesman Matthew McQuaid confirmed the agreement, which will have to be approved by members.
 
A McDonald's restaurant stands in Albany, Ore., April 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
McDonald’s settles lawsuit over Latino scholarship program by opening door to non-Latino applicants
McDonald’s said Friday it is changing a scholarship program for Latino students after it was sued by a group that opposes affirmative action.
 
A worker collects shopping carts in front of a Costco warehouse on July 16, 2024, in Sheridan, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Thousands of Costco workers prepare to strike with midnight contract deadline looming
Thousands of Costco workers are preparing to strike as the company and the Teamsters union approached a deadline to reach a new contract agreement.
 
Eggs sit for sale at a grocery store, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Windham, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Egg prices are soaring. Don’t expect that to change anytime soon
It looks like grocery shoppers hoping for soaring egg prices to turn around are likely to be waiting a while.
 
This undated photo shows Coca-Cola Orange Cream. (Coca-Cola via AP)
Coke jumps on a nostalgic trend with new Coca-Cola Orange Cream flavor
Coke is adding a new flavor to its lineup. Coca-Cola Orange Cream is scheduled to go on sale Feb. 10 in the United States and Canada. The soda mixes cola with orange and vanilla flavors, and will be sold in regular and zero sugar varieties.
 
Passcode lock is seen at a restroom door in a Starbucks in Glenview, Ill., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Starbucks’ policy change flushes out a debate over public restroom access
Starbucks’ decision to restrict its restrooms to paying customers has flushed out a wider problem: a patchwork of restroom use policies that varies by state and city.
 
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