Pepsi makes bold move to take on Coca-Cola

131-year-old coffee giant is coming for Keurig's U.S. dominance

In 1895, a young grocer named Luigi Lavazza began experimenting with coffee blends in his shop in Turin. The company he built went on to send espresso to the International…

One Coca-Cola business is quietly becoming a consumer powerhouse

Most people think of Coca-Cola as the classic defensive consumer stock. The reliable one. The slow-moving brand, and a stock you buy when markets get choppy. And of course, the…

Circle K offers answer to Costco and Kroger's cheap gas

Even though gas prices have fallen, they remain over $4 per gallon, which continues to pressure household budgets and spending patterns. It has prompted retailers to use fuel discounts as…

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Monday, June 15

Despite consistently falling crude oil prices, Canadian stocks traded positively on Friday as stronger-than-expected U.S. consumer sentiment figures, rebounding metals prices, and the possibility of a breakthrough in U.S.-Iran negotiations…

Starbucks eyes massive change in key market

Starbucks is on a roll right now.  U.S. comparable-store sales jumped 7% last quarter, transactions are increasing across all income groups, and operating income is inflecting for the first time…

Outdoor retail giant closes 59 stores in Chapter 11 bankruptcy

My friend says buying a boat is like getting married: you start in a hypnotic honeymoon phase, ignoring the red flags. Soon, the honeymoon ends, but the expenses keep coming. …

Publix adds viral dessert to bakery as customers pull back

Publix is adding a new item to its bakery that has recently gone viral on social media.  The grocery chain has already been updating its bakery and deli lineup in…

Pizza Hut rival also closing hundreds of restaurants

Pizza has traditionally been the cheap option, a food that’s light on the wallet and can be shared by multiple people. You might not be able to afford a sit-down…

Dollar General CEO exposes bitter reality about today's economy

Thirty years ago, having a six-figure income meant you could live comfortably, with all the accoutrements of wealth. These days, it’s just enough to make you a regular shopper at…

Popular breakfast chain franchisee files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The franchise dining sector has faced a challenging year, as several franchisees have filed for bankruptcy protection to restructure debts, sell locations, and, in some cases, close down underperforming restaurants…

Breakfast giant cuts more workers after plant shutdown

Breakfast cereal was once one of the easiest foods to sell in America. It was quick, familiar, affordable, and built around brands that became fixtures in kitchen cabinets for generations,…