Retail
Cracker Barrel drops marketing firm after logo backlash
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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has terminated its partnership with the marketing firm behind a controversial logo refresh. The decision comes amid customer backlash and raises questions about the company's future branding strategy. Shares fell following the announcement.
Nike exceeds earnings expectations with recovery warning
Nike Inc. reported better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results, with revenue and earnings surpassing Wall Street forecasts. However, the company cautioned that its recovery from recent challenges will not proceed in a straight line. Shares rose in after-hours trading following the announcement.
Pret A Manger Announces Value Write-Down
Pret A Manger wrote down one-third of its value due to market conditions. The adjustment was reported on September 9, 2025.
Kroger expands DoorDash delivery partnership
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Kroger has broadened its grocery delivery service through DoorDash to cover over 2,200 stores nationwide. Analysts view this move as negative for rival Instacart, whose shares declined following the announcement. The expansion intensifies competition in the online grocery sector.
Stockholm ICA store accused of relabeling expired meat
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An ICA store in Stockholm's Östermalm district has been exposed for systematically relabeling expired meat with new dates to sell it. The revelation comes from Aftonbladet's "200 sekunder" program and has sparked strong reactions among customers. The store's owner has initiated an internal investigation and apologizes for the routine failures.