Brewing Trouble: Starbucks Stirs Up 6% Decline as Pricey Lattes and Politics Leave Customers Steamed

Brewing Trouble: Starbucks Stirs Up 6% Decline as Pricey Lattes and Politics Leave Customers Steamed

Starbucks, the coffee giant that once dominated the U.S. market, is now facing a significant decline in its customer base due to rising prices, long wait times, and controversial political stances. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Friday, these factors contributed to a 6% drop in U.S. orders in the quarter … Read more

Was Hayward’s divestment vote an anti-Israel statement?

Was Hayward’s divestment vote an anti-Israel statement?

When the Hayward City Council voted to divest $1.6 million from four seemingly unrelated companies in the city’s investment portfolio, pro-Palestinian activists claimed that the move was a major victory for an international divestment campaign targeting companies that “participate in Israel’s oppression of Palestinians.” Hayward City Council Mayor Mark Salinas. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group … Read more

Zara Pulls Ad Campaign After Images Likened To Gaza Crisis

Zara Pulls Ad Campaign After Images Likened To Gaza Crisis

Zara, a fashion giant that generates an average revenue of €19.5 billion each year, sparked outrage after it launched its new ad campaign. The campaign, which was dubbed ‘The Jacket’ by Zara, depicted images that featured model Kristen McMenamy who posed with mannequins wrapped in white plastic. The advertisement was shot by Photographer Tim Walker … Read more