Starbucks faces criticism over menu price hikes
February 3, 2022
Starbucks says that it needs to raise prices due to inflation and supply chain issues even after it posted a record of $8.1 billion in sales during the last quarter and a jump in profit of 31 percent. Critics such as Dan Price, CEO of Gravity Payments, says that companies like Starbucks are “are doing a great job rebranding corporate greed as ‘inflation.’”
Recent News
Tesla Recalls Cybertruck Due to Stuck Accelerator Pedal
Tesla is recalling almost 4,000 Cybertrucks due to a sticking accelerator pedal. The problem stems from an unauthorized lubricant used during assembly, which reduces the pad’s grip on the pedal.
Trader Joe’s Recalls Organic Basil Product Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
The company’s Infinite Herbs Organic Basil product is recalled due to a possible salmonella contamination.
Procter & Gamble Reports Mixed Results After Price Hikes
Procter & Gamble’s recent quarterly results showed a mix of gains and setbacks. Despite facing challenges in attracting shoppers due to increased prices over the past two years, the company managed to exceed earnings expectations.
JetBlue and Southwest Airlines Collision Narrowly Avoided at Reagan National Airport
An air traffic controller instructed one plane to cross the runway at the same time a second plane was taking off.