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Starbucks launches new online merch shop with first access for highest tier Rewards members
The new Starbucks Rewards program with three tiers launched on March 10
IndiGo CEO Elbers steps down months after airline’s worst-ever crisis; Rahul Bhatia to take interim charge
IndiGo has announced the immediate resignation of CEO Pieter Elbers, a move that takes effect without delay. In the interim, Rahul Bhatia, the company's Managing Director, has been tasked with overseeing operations during this pivotal time. This change follows a tumultuous period for the airline, as the board approved Mr. Elbers' departure, paving the way for Mr.
French fry maker Lamb Weston urged to double cost cuts by activist investor
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Airbnb Appoints Former Uber Safety Exec as Global Head of Operations
Consider the complexity that Fuldner is walking into. Airbnb is tasking him with reshaping the company's teams and systems into a unified "intelligent platform." All this, while Airbnb is launching new verticals, and trying to become a native AI app.
Bennigan’s honors Irish roots with 50th anniversary Blarney Blast
PRESS RELEASE: Month-long St. Patrick’s Day promotion features limited-time signature cocktails, themed food items and ‘2 for $50’ bundle
From menu cuts to electric grills: How Indian restaurants are tiding over the LPG crisis
Tensions in West Asia have disrupted LPG supply to India. Many restaurants and eateries across the country are finding it hard to source commercial cylinders, and are resorting to various ways to keep their kitchens running.
Will LPG Crunch Stifle Food Delivery Growth After Q3 Rebound?
As geopolitical tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran continue to escalate, one of the most feared ripple effects…
Why Taco Bell is thinking about daypart extensions ‘more than ever’
Global chief food innovation officer Liz Matthews said younger consumers are pushing the brand beyond its traditional menu innovation
Taco Bell’s 2026 menu innovations inspired by ‘spicy’ fan feedback
The chain unveiled its upcoming launches during its annual Live Más Live event in Hollywood last week, which include more variety and a heavier focus on beverages and desserts
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Exits After December’s Meltdown
Two Indian airline CEO exits within a week, but where Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh's exit reads as an orderly handover, Elbers' is far more abrupt.
Uber Eats raises marketplace fees
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Applebee’s wings, Gong cha expansion, California Pizza Kitchen CPG
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7 Brew expands onto retail shelves
Three of the drive-thru chain’s beverages will be available at Walmart stores across Arkansas
Gen Z and GLP-1 users drove record meat sales in 2025
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Food delivery's war woes; Apple's India ramp up
The Iran crisis will hit food delivery in India as limited cooking gas supplies impact restaurants. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Burger King names 2 new agencies following viral Whopper bite moment
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Indian Airlines Report $576 Million Losses, Despite Growth In Demand
India’s domestic aviation market is the third largest in the world, but its airlines continue to post massive losses. Multiple Indian airlines have shut business over the past few decades due to financial hits, despite booming demand.
Accor Seeks Cooler Regions, Staycations, To Avoid Climate Costs
As heat, drought, and tougher carbon rules raise costs in some destinations, hotel growth may increasingly seek out cooler regions, cleaner energy grids, and domestic tourism demand.
Coconut Oil Purity Test: FSSAI shares simple trick to detect adulteration in the oil you use for hair, skin and food
Coconut Oil Purity Test: Consumers can now easily check the purity of coconut oil at home. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has shared a simple fridge test that helps identify adulteration by observing how the oil solidifies. Pure coco…
Food delivery orders dip as restaurants cease operations amid gas shortage
Thousands of restaurants in Bengaluru, Pune, and Delhi-NCR have temporarily closed or reduced menus due to a shortage of cooking gas amid the Middle East conflict. This is hitting food delivery platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and Ownly, lowering orders and aff…
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