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American Express Brings Fashion Week To Social Media
American Express collaborates with Katie Rodgers to sketch fashion bloggers as part of the celebration of the New York Fashion Week.
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'Frightening' New Painkiller Pill Zohydro Approved
Zohydro, a new painkiller approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is scheduled to be available at pharmacies next month, but is meeting plenty of opposition by people who say the pill has “frightening” effects”.
McDonald’s Breakfast Menu Hours Change to Later in the Day
McDonald’s has announced it is looking into extending its breakfast hours later in the day. McDonald’s breakfast hours currently run until 10:30 a.m., and feature fan favorites such as the Sausage Biscuit and the Egg McMuffin.
Adidas’ Brazil World Cup T-Shirts are Too 'Sexy' for Brazilian Government
Adidas announced it will stop selling its World Cup T-shirts to promote Brazil after receiving complaints from the local government about the T-shirts’ sex appeal. Embratur, Brazil’s tourism board, state it is heavily against any product that links the image of the nation to sex appeal.
Michelle Obama Proposes New Limits on Marketing Junk Food in Schools
First Lady Michelle Obama announced on Tuesday a new proposal from the government that would ban advertising of unhealthy snacks in schools. The White House’s new rules prevent advertisements of junk food on school campuses during the school day.
Tim Hortons Pulls Cold Stone Creamery from Stores in Canada
Tim Hortons Inc. announced it will be pulling the American ice cream brand Cold Stone Creamery from its restaurants in Canada. The announcement came on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Milk Price Increase in 2014: What the Expected Rise is in March This Year
The price of milk is expected to rise by as much as 60 cents in March as a result of issues with supply and demand. Because of a short supply of cheese, the cost of a block rose from $1.80 to $2.36, which is leading to a price increase in “fluid milk."
Gap Raises Hourly Minimum Wage to $10
Gap, Inc. announced Wednesday it will be raising its hourly minimum wage to $10. The change will affect 65,000 U.S. employees of the San Francisco-based company.
Group Gathers in Lousville West End for Walmart
Residents of the west end of Lousville, KY gathered on Monday, Feb. 17 with the desire to have Walmart open a store in their community. The Louisville residents stated they want there to be a Walmart in their town in order to provide jobs and reasonable prices.
Pizza Hut and Papa John's Go Online: Larger Chains Succeed in Ordering
Pizza chains such as Papa John’s International and Domino’s Pizza are taking advantage of the option for customers to make orders online. Online ordering is becoming a successful tool due to its convenience for customers.