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Burger King looks to viral jingle to lift sales in choppy economy
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Burger King looks to viral jingle to lift sales in choppy economy

NEW YORK, April 18 (Reuters) – Burger King is banking on its viral “Whopper Whopper” jingle to lift sales as part of the flagging fast-food chain’s turnaround plan, as broader economic uncertainty pushed two big franchisees into bankruptcy.The ad, which aired incessantly during National Football League playoffs in January, has drawn younger customers to its… […]

Ford says ‘significant gaps’ remain to reach UAW contract deal
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Ford says ‘significant gaps’ remain to reach UAW contract deal

Sept 24 (Reuters) – Ford Motor (F.N) said on Sunday that despite progress in some areas, it still has “significant gaps to close” on key economic issues before it can reach a new labor agreement with the United Auto Workers union.The “issues are interconnected and must work within an overall agreement that supports our mutual… […]

Australia’s Qantas flags hit from higher fuel prices
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Australia’s Qantas flags hit from higher fuel prices

Qantas steps up spending on ‘customer improvements’H1 fuel bill forecast jumps by A$200 mlnShares fall to one-year lowSYDNEY, Sept 25 (Reuters) – Australia’s biggest airline Qantas Airways (QAN.AX) said on Monday it will spend more than previously planned to improve “customer pain points” but warned spiralling fuel costs may force it to raise fares from… […]

Macron wants fuel industry to sell at cost price
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Macron wants fuel industry to sell at cost price

Fuel nozzles are seen at a petrol station in Paris, France, September 18, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsPARIS, Sept 24 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday the government would ask the fuel industry to sell at cost price and would grant 100 euros ($106.52) in aid to the poorest workers… […]

Workers with Canadian union Unifor vote in favor of Ford contract
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Workers with Canadian union Unifor vote in favor of Ford contract

Ford logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 24 (Reuters) – Canadian labor union Unifor said on Sunday its members had voted to ratify a new contract with Ford Motor (F.N), a relief for the Detroit automaker locked in a… […]

Goldman, HSBC join forces with other banks on client disclosures
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Goldman, HSBC join forces with other banks on client disclosures

The logo for Goldman Sachs is seen on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, New York, U.S., November 17, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsFive banks aim to apply share rules more consistentlyInterpretations can leave positions under-reportedLONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) – Goldman Sachs and HSBC (HSBA.L)… […]