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Why I paid $95 to recycle a mattress — and you might, too
The author paid a company, Renewable Recycling, to pick up and recycle his queen-size mattress in New York City.Greg IacurciI paid $95 to recycle a mattress.It may sound odd, silly even, to pay so much to dispose of a run-of-the-mill…
Starbucks taps former Chipotle executive as global chief brand officer
Tressie Lieberman, the incoming global chief brand officer at Starbucks.Courtesy: StarbucksStarbucks has tapped Chipotle alum Tressie Lieberman as its global chief brand officer, a newly created position and the latest executive change…
CVS replaces CEO Karen Lynch with exec David Joyner
Longtime CVS Health executive David Joyner has succeeded Karen Lynch as CEO, as the company struggles to drive higher profits and stock performance, CVS announced Friday.The move, effective Thursday, the day before the announcement,…
NFL stadiums could experience $11 billion in climate-related losses
In this aerial view, the domed roof at Tropicana Field, the home of the Tampa Bay Rays, is seen ripped to shreds from Hurricane Miltonís powerful winds in St. Petersburg. The storm passed through the area on October 10, 2024, making…
Ulta Beauty shares tick up slightly, despite ‘headwinds’ in beauty industry
An Ulta Beauty store in New York on Aug. 19, 2024.Yuki Iwamura | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesUlta Beauty shares ticked up slightly on Wednesday, despite the company saying it sees "headwinds" and tougher competition in the beauty industry.As…
Tom Brady to be part owner of NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis walks off the field with former NFL quarterback Tom Brady before the preseason game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Aug. 26, 2023.Matthew…
Return shipping charges won’t go away, even though consumers hate them
United Parcel Service (UPS) driver pushes a dolly of packages towards a delivery van on a street in New York.Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAs much as consumers love shopping online, most hate to shell out for shipping charges.…
Pro sports leagues join forces with campaign against antisemitism
The biggest names in sports are joining forces in a new campaign to combat antisemitism.New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his foundation unveiled a star-studded ad titled "Time Out Against Hate" on Thursday in collaboration…
How Modelo and Corona maker Constellation Brands won Hispanic consumer
Packages of Modelo Especial beer are displayed for sale in a grocery store on June 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty ImagesModelo cans have become part of the fabric of events for Rio Riojas' family and community in…
Pharmacy deserts appear across U.S. as drug stores closures spread
A shuttered Rite Aid store in New Lebanon, Ohio.Kevin WilliamsNew Lebanon, Ohio, population 3,756, has three dollar stores, a Groceryland grocery store, a few fast-food restaurants, a public library branch, and a spirit-filled school…