Panera Bread to start using handprints to greet you by name and suggest menu items

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Using new technology, Panera employees will be able to greet customers by name and suggest menu items based on personal preferences.

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Walmart laying off hundreds from its warehouses as it doubles down on automation and braces for new era in online shopping

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A Walmart store.

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Amazon union organizers are reportedly feuding less than a year after a New York location voted to unionize

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Amazon Union organizers told the Times that they have yet to secure a contract, in part blaming union president Christian Smalls' leadership and travels.

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I placed my first order on Temu, the Chinese e-commerce app. It worked, but the dozens of marketing emails annoyed me.

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I ordered four items off Temu, including a Tupac ornament and purple electric blender.

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New Starbucks CEO says he'll work a half-day behind a store counter monthly as he plans to prioritize 'human connection over every cup of coffee'

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Laxman Narasimhan officially took over as CEO of Starbucks on March 20. He spent the first six months immersing himself with the brand, including training as a barista.

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Forget luxury goods, US shoppers are now using buy-now-pay-later services to pay for groceries

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Food inflation has reached record highs in the US over the past year.

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Starbucks' olive oil-infused coffee drinks are making their US debut despite some skepticism

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Starbucks is rolling out its olive-oil infused drink line, Oleato, in certain US markets starting March 23.

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Dunkin' rolls out breakfast tacos as competition heats up for fast food morning grub

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Dunkin's breakfast tacos

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  • Dunkin' added breakfast tacos to its menu on March 22.
  • The move comes as McDonald's expanded its test of serving Krispy Kreme doughnuts in Kentucky. 
  • Taco Bell and Wendy's are also leaning into breakfast. 

Fast-food breakfast wars are heating up again.

Starbucks' new CEO will start life at the coffee giant with a pay packet that could be worth over $28 million

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Starbucks says that as well as his base salary and cash bonuses, Laxman Narasimhan will also be eligible for annual equity awards with a target value of $13.6 million.

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