Jessica Guynn

San Francisco, San Francisco Bay

Senior Reporter at USA Today

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McDonald's 'economic blackout': Why the fast-food giant is facing a boycott

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Jessica Guynn |Chad Murphy

Where’s the beef? This week, at McDonald’s. A boycott targeting the fast-food chain that started June 24 is the latest in a series of consumer actions from the grassroots advocacy group The People's Union USA. Led by John Schwarz, The People's Union began organizing “economic blackouts” in February motivated by the corporate rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion programs as well as other grievances.
McDonald’s faces economic boycott. Here's why it's happening

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Jessica Guynn |Greg Giesen

The list of retailers who have faced boycotts this year is distinguished. Target and Amazon are among those who have weathered boycotts. You can add McDonald’s to the list. Led by John Schwarz, The People's Union began organizing “economic blackouts” in February, motivated by the corporate rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion programs as well as other grievances.
McDonald’s faces boycott over DEI rollback: Who’s protesting and when

4 days ago | usatoday.com | Jessica Guynn

Where’s the beef? This week, at McDonald’s. A boycott targeting the fast-food chain slated to begin June 24 is the latest in a series of consumer actions from the grassroots advocacy group The People's Union USA. Led by John Schwarz, The People's Union began organizing “economic blackouts” in February motivated by the corporate rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion programs as well as other grievances. McDonald’s was one of the corporations to roll back its DEI initiatives in January.
Feeling oversubscribed? Why Americans are considering cutting their subscriptions

6 days ago | usatoday.com | Bailey Schulz |Jessica Guynn

Feeling oversubscribed? You are not alone.ÂMost things these days â food delivery, ride hailing, TV and music streaming, fitness classes, digital storage apps â seem to come with a monthly payment.ÂFew people have a system to manage the steady stream of autopilot charges on their credit cards or to track price hikes. Whatâs more, they underestimate how much they spend each month on subscriptions.
Costco to open its 1st standalone gas station. Could one come to Arizona?

1 week ago | azcentral.com | Bailey Schulz |Jessica Guynn |Reia Li

Bailey Schulz Jessica Guynn Reia LiArizona RepublicCostco is planning to open its first standalone gas station in Mission Viejo, California, USA TODAY reported. The 40-pump station, Costco's largest to date, will open in the spring of 2026. "Costco gas is wildly popular with members because of the cheaper prices,” said Neil Saunders, a retail analyst at the research and analytics firm GlobalData.
Trump DEI attacks have changed how companies celebrate Juneteenth

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Jessica Guynn

As protests against racial injustice gripped the nation in 2020, major corporations rushed to observe Juneteenth and give their employees the day off.ÂFive years later, they are still commemorating the holiday but not with the same fanfare. â€śFor the past few years, companies were using Juneteenth as an opportunity to share commitments to advance racial equity,â€ť said Joelle Emerson, CEO of culture and inclusion platform Paradigm.
They were out and their companies were proud. Then came the DEI backlash.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Jessica Guynn

Five years ago, a technology executive landed a seat on the board of directors of a big corporation. As a person of color who identifies as nonbinary, they were thrilled their new company not only embraced their professional credentials, it touted their gender identity as well. “My company was proud to identify me as nonbinary,” they told USA TODAY. “A lot of employees would send me messages telling how important that was to them.
Costco is building its first standalone gas station. Is your city next?

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Bailey Schulz |Jessica Guynn

Costco’s upcoming location in California won’t have its famous $1.50 hotdog, rotisserie chicken, or even a warehouse to browse ‒ just a few dozen gas pumps. The membership-only retailer is planning to open its first standalone gas station in the spring of 2026 in Mission Viejo, California. The coastal city, located outside of Los Angeles in neighboring Orange County, had its Planning and Transportation Commission in March approve plans for the 40-pump station, Costco's largest to date.
Costco is building its first standalone gas station. Is your city next?

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Bailey Schulz |Jessica Guynn

Costcoâ€™s upcoming location in California wonâ€™t have its famous $1.50 hotdog, rotisserie chicken, or even a warehouse to browse â€’ just a few dozen gas pumps. The membership-only retailer is planning to open its first standalone gas station in the spring of 2026 in Mission Viejo, California. The coastal city, located outside of Los Angeles in neighboring Orange County, had its Planning and Transportation Commission in March approve plans for the 40-pump station, Costco's largest to date.
'Wave of panic': Businesses are in crosshairs of Trump immigration crackdown

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Jessica Guynn

From gas stations in Phoenix to construction sites in Tallahassee, workplace raids crisscrossing the nation have alarmed businesses that suddenly find themselves in the crosshairs of the Trump administrationâ€™s immigration crackdown.ÂFarmworkers hid in fields from federal immigration agents in California. Dozens of people were hauled off in buses when Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided a meat-processing plant in Omaha.