The company’s sales have taken a hit since New York City found it was overcharging customers for some products. Whole Foods is actually cutting prices though. But it can’t shake its bad reputation. Source: Stick a fork in Whole Foods? – Jul. 30, 2015
Archives for July 2015
Premarkets: 5 things to know before the open – Jul. 31, 2015
Here’s what you need to know about the markets before you start your business day. Source: Premarkets: 5 things to know before the open – Jul. 31, 2015
SGA to convert Georgetown church to luxury condos, Park 7 gets a Dunkin’ Donuts – Washington Business Journal
The best of D.C. building permits. Source: SGA to convert Georgetown church to luxury condos, Park 7 gets a Dunkin’ Donuts – Washington Business Journal
Why the ‘last-mile’ and the Amazon model are key to the Prince George’s economy – Washington Business Journal
E-commerce consumers want their stuff now. In the near future, that stuff may start its final leg in suburban Maryland. Source: Why the ‘last-mile’ and the Amazon model are key to the Prince George’s economy – Washington Business Journal
EY to expand to new Tysons building – Washington Business Journal
The tax consulting firm promises almost 500 jobs in exchange for state incentives. Source: EY to expand to new Tysons building – Washington Business Journal
Warren Buffett may be right about Whole Foods – Video – Investing
Buffett joked that nobody smiles at the organic grocer. Investors aren’t either. Shares of Whole Foods plunged due to weak sales growth. Will new stores with cheaper products be the answer to its problems? Source: Warren Buffett may be right about Whole Foods – Video – Investing
Good but not great: U.S. economy grows 2.3% – Jul. 30, 2015
The U.S. economy grew 2.3% in the second quarter, slightly below expectations. Source: Good but not great: U.S. economy grows 2.3% – Jul. 30, 2015
Restaurant CEO: $15 minimum wage hurts teen jobs – Jul. 29, 2015
Buffalo Wild Wings CEO Sally Smith said a minimum wage of $15 an hour for fast food workers would probably mean her company and other restaurants would cut back on hiring inexperienced teens. Source: Restaurant CEO: $15 minimum wage hurts teen jobs – Jul. 29, 2015
Stock Market Data – Dow Jones, Nasdaq, S&P 500 – CNNMoney
Complete stock market coverage with breaking news, analysis, stock quotes, before & after hours market data, research and earnings Source: Stock Market Data – Dow Jones, Nasdaq, S&P 500 – CNNMoney
India will have more people than China by 2022 – Jul. 30, 2015
India is set to surpass China as the world’s most populous country — and much sooner than previously thought. Source: India will have more people than China by 2022 – Jul. 30, 2015