Author: Michelle Chapman
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King Soopers’ parent company ending some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated staff
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more of their workforce to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising. Kroger is the parent company of Colorado-based King Soopers and City Market stores. Unvaccinated workers will no longer be eligible to receive…
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Mario Batali tripped up by sexual misconduct allegations
NEWARK, N.J. — Mario Batali has surrendered oversight of daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years. The online site Eater New York, part of Vox Media, reported Monday that the incidents involve at least four women, three of whom…
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Sears has ‘substantial doubt’ about its future
NEW YORK — Sears, once the monolith of American retail, says that there is “substantial doubt” that it will be able to keep its doors open. Company shares, which hit an all-time low last month, tumbled more than 5 percent before the opening bell Wednesday. Millions of dollars have been funneled through the hedge fund…
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Jos. A. Bank agrees to $1.8 billion Men’s Wearhouse bid
NEW YORK – Looks like the best suitor won. After an extended chase that included overtures on both sides, Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank will combine to create the nation’s fourth largest seller of men’s wear. Men’s Wearhouse Inc. said Tuesday that it’s buying its rival Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. for $1.8 billion.…
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Nike severs ties to Armstrong ‘with great sadness’
NEW YORK — Nike has severed ties with famed cyclist Lance Armstrong, citing insurmountable evidence that he participated in doping and misled the company about those activities for more than a decade. The clothing and footwear company said Wednesday that it was terminating Armstrong’s contract “with great sadness.” “Nike does not condone the use of…
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Nike severs ties to Armstrong ‘with great sadness’
NEW YORK — Nike has severed ties with famed cyclist Lance Armstrong, citing insurmountable evidence that he participated in doping and misled the company about those activities for more than a decade. The clothing and footwear company said Wednesday that it was terminating Armstrong’s contract “with great sadness.” “Nike does not condone the use of…
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Smart Spending: Shopping for a Stroller
NEW YORK — Choosing a stroller, when it can cost anywhere from $30 to $1,200 and more, can be as daunting as buying a car. Do you need hand brakes or will foot stops do the job? How big a seat and how much padding? And, of course, how many cup holders? Some families end…