Jena Warburton

Miami

Senior Reporter and Editor at The Street

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Subway owner makes major billion-dollar fast food acquisition

1 day ago | thestreet.com | Jena Warburton

Many of us take our favorite fast food restaurants for granted. After all, these dining establishments aren't exactly made for us to meditate on. They're intended to serve up a hot meal quickly and allow customers to get on their way as fast as possible. And many newer conveniences and advancements have only made rapid dining even quicker.
Popular local Dairy Queen rival suddenly closing, no bankruptcy

2 days ago | thestreet.com | Jena Warburton

While some people might say it's a baseball game or a slice of apple pie, there's really nothing more American than going to get a scoop of ice cream. This is even more true during the summer. In many towns across the U.S., folks line up long after the sun has set for a chance to get a scoop of refreshing ice cream. It's an iconic memory many of us have from growing up, and ice cream shops around the country have capitalized on it.
Lowe's makes huge billion-dollar bet to take on Home Depot

3 days ago | thestreet.com | Jena Warburton

One of the most difficult problems a retailer must solve is differentiating itself from the competition. In some cases, it's pretty easy to sell customers on your diversity. Chick-fil-A, for instance, offers some pretty unbeatable sauce along with its famously fresh chicken. Not many other fast-food restaurants offer such a consistently quality product, which is why you see cars lining up around the block during lunch and dinner hours. Lululemon is another great example.
Lowe's makes huge billion-dollar bet to take on Home Depot

3 days ago | flipboard.com | Jena Warburton

17 hours agoCreate your outdoor paradise with these recommendations! Creating the perfect summer outdoor oasis often begins with finding the right furniture. From cozy bistro sets for a small balcony to expansive sectionals for a sprawling patio, the options for outdoor furniture can be incredibly overwhelming. …
Popular fast-food burger chain closes all restaurants in key area

5 days ago | tri-cityherald.com | Jena Warburton

It's not exactly a golden era for the restaurant industry right now. Consider everything that's happened to most of our favorite dining establishments in the past five or so years. Related: See's Candies local rival unexpectedly closing after 50 yearsWhen Covid struck, unsuspecting restaurants across the U.S. were hit with a shock to the system overnight. Suddenly, even the trendiest, most exclusive, and most-frequented restaurants were empty and bare. Foot traffic fell to nearly zero overnight.
Popular Mexican chain closing another restaurant, no bankruptcy

6 days ago | thestreet.com | Jena Warburton

If you're up for a challenge and triathlons, sailing across the ocean, or learning Icelandic don't appeal, consider opening a restaurant. Upstarting and running a restaurant are two of the hardest things a business owner can do. Unfortunately, you can't do one without the other. That's because both of these require a lot of cash, time, and resources.
Huge bankrupt retail chain closing down all stores after 80 years

1 week ago | bnd.com | Jena Warburton

Retailers must grapple with a lot of harsh realities these days. For one, it's just not 2019 anymore. Related: Popular bankrupt retail chain prepares to close all 96 stores Try as some retailers might, we can't bring the old times back. Which means we've been in the midst of a hard adjustment period over the past several years. We may not have realized it back then, but in 2020 when Covid struck, retail was about to seismically shift.
Lowe's quietly makes a major change to take on Home Depot

1 week ago | thestreet.com | Jena Warburton

One of the hardest things to do as a retailer is to differentiate yourself from the competition. Even if you're certain that what you have to offer is distinct from everybody else, convincing customers that this is the case — and that you're worth their business — is no small task. That's because most customers are busy, and if you aren't a household name or known for something catchy, sticking in a market can be an uphill battle.
Lowe's quietly makes a major change to take on Home Depot

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Jena Warburton

4 hours agoCostco to do something it only does 7 times a yearMembers may be in for a big surprise. There are a few key things Costco does to set itself apart from other retailers. Perhaps the most obvious one is …NowQuestions swirl as Tesla nears Austin launch day for high stakes driverless robotaxi launchAs soon as one week from today, the first driverless Tesla robotaxis could begin zipping passengers through the streets of Austin—a critical moment …
Forget Costco, Walmart's Sam's Club takes on Dominos in big bet

1 week ago | thestreet.com | Jena Warburton

While many might offer the option, not many of us think of our local supermarket as the best place for a freshly-prepared meal. Still, most every grocery chain offers some kind of home-cooked-style or fresh meal options. Some have hot bars or salad bars. Others have sushi or poke bowl stations. Many make fresh subs and sandwiches at the deli counter. And, if they're really fancy, stores will even provide seated dining, so you can sit down and enjoy a meal with friends.