BALTIMORE—Terrified by their genetic ancestry test results, the members of a Baltimore Black Lives Matter chapter have filed a lawsuit against the consumer genetic testing company 23andMe. In the lawsuit, filed in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Black Lives Matter Local 729 alleges that 23andMe engages in “scientific and genetics racism.” Specifically, the activists complain in the lawsuit that the test results of its mem … [Continue Reading] about Black Lives Matter Sues DNA Testing Company 23andMe, Claims Scientific Racism
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Chick-fil-A Stores Celebrate Christmas — Carryout Bags With Christmas Logo
ATLANTA—Since the week of Thanksgiving, customers with to-go orders at Chick-fil-A fast-food outlets nationwide have been receiving their orders in carryout bags that feature a Christmas-themed logo. The carryout bags are decorated with a logo … [Continue Reading] about Chick-fil-A Stores Celebrate Christmas — Carryout Bags With Christmas Logo
Disney CEO: “If We Acquire Twitter, Haters Gotta Go”
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia—If the Walt Disney Company (Disney) ultimately decides to acquire Twitter Inc.—ongoing negotiations appear promising—CEO Robert Iger would reform the social media behemoth’s badass reputation. “We’ll goi … [Continue Reading] about Disney CEO: “If We Acquire Twitter, Haters Gotta Go”
Walmart Introduces Customer Rewards Program
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — In what many market analysts say is an effort to stem continuing downward slides in customers, revenue, and profits, Friday Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), offered a sneak peek at its first-ever customer rewards program, which … [Continue Reading] about Walmart Introduces Customer Rewards Program
Popeyes Completes Rebranding To Creole Chicken and Biscuits
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia — In a press release issued today, Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLKI), announced that by early December it will complete its rebranding by adding the tagline “Creole Chicken and Biscuits” to its identity … [Continue Reading] about Popeyes Completes Rebranding To Creole Chicken and Biscuits