Your Money Is No Good Here
American Airlines announced it would no longer accept Argentine pesos for cash sales of airline tickets. All transactions must be made with either a credit card, bank deposit, or wire…
More Work, Less Choice? The Broader Implications of U.S. Policy Decisions
Imagine the dilemma of elected government officials trying to explain to constituents that a vote for more domestic jobs could also mean less choice and possibly higher prices for consumers.…
Non, Merci: Why France’s Carrefour is Saying No to Pepsi Co.
Pepsi Co., the global soft drink and snack giant, recently received a resounding “no thanks” from French supermarket chain, Carrefour, after the soft drink maker tried to increase prices yet…
A Falling Tide Slows All Boats
An unusually dry October has lowered the water level of the lake that is used to operate the Panama Canal’s channel system. As a result, the Canal Authority has reduced…
Black Friday Shoppers Break Records in Sales and Turnouts
Each year, millions of shoppers flock to stores during Black Friday weekend in search of the best bargains they have seen all year. Black Friday shopping begins on the Friday…
Starbucks Unveils Massive Expansion Plan of 17,000 Locations
Starbucks has unveiled a massive global expansion plan, further solidifying its place in the coffee market. Starbucks was founded in 1971 in Seattle, Washington, and has since grown massively. By…
The EV Industry hits a roadblock amid slowed sales
The sustainability of our environment is a continued concern for policymakers, economists, scientists and more. Electric vehicles emerged on the scene more than one hundred years ago with varying versions…
Endless Shrimp Sinks Red Lobster Profits
Seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster posted an $11 million loss for the third quarter of 2023. The primary driver of this loss was their Ultimate Endless Shrimp deal. What was…
Breaking News: Egg Producers Found Guilty of Price-Fixing
A jury ruling in November 2023 finally put to rest a price-fixing case that was filed in 2011. The jury found that four of the US’ largest egg suppliers conspired…
It Was Pretty While It Lasted
A fly on the wall at recent board meetings of some multinational cosmetic companies might hear board members saying ‘it all used to be so beautiful’ or something along those…