Starbucks to Close 250 Stores in the US NYT - Business By: Julie Creswell 24 September 2026 at 17:54 The company said the affected cafes did not meet financial or customer service expectations. ยฉ Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesStarbucks will take $300 million in restructuring charges from the closures, related to exiting leases and employee benefits.
Use of GLP-1s Like Ozempic Is Forcing Food Companies to Adapt NYT - Business By: Julie Creswell 18 September 2026 at 15:52 People on medications for weight loss are buying less food, shrinking their portion sizes and purchasing smaller clothes. Businesses are trying to adjust. ยฉ Taylor Ballek for The New York Times