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Exclusive | Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin vows to ‘spend whatever it takes’ to fend off ‘extortion’ lawsuits — as legal fees approach eye-watering $100 million

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Exclusive | Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin vows to ‘spend whatever it takes’ to fend off ‘extortion’ lawsuits — as legal fees approach eye-watering 0 million

Fighting off lawsuits against his Fanatics empire has already cost Michael Rubin eight figures. But the sports business mogul is adamant it’s an expense he will never cut back on. Fresh off scoring victories in multiple civil cases involving his Fanatics business in the last few months, Rubin vowed to the California Post on Wednesday … Read more

Walmart CEO speaks out on dynamic pricing: ‘We price the product, not the person’

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Walmart CEO speaks out on dynamic pricing: ‘We price the product, not the person’

Price check on Walmart. Walmart president and CEO, John Furner, announced in a statement that the retail behemoth rejects any form of dynamic pricing, surveillance pricing or personalized pricing. The chain has recently been accused of some form of all three, and it all started with the roll out of electronic shelf tags (ESLs) across … Read more

McDonald’s shares drop after CEO reveals lackluster growth forecast as inflation accelerates

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McDonald’s shares drop after CEO reveals lackluster growth forecast as inflation accelerates

McDonald’s shares dropped by more than 5% during its investor day presentation after CEO Chris Kempczinski said the company’s growth will be flat while inflation continues to accelerate. The burger giant on Wednesday outlined key details of a multi-year $8.5 billion investment to revamp its restaurants, make its menu tastier and upgrade technology, including an … Read more

Former KLM CEO allegedly sparks fire onboard after ignoring power bank rule

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Former KLM CEO allegedly sparks fire onboard after ignoring power bank rule

It literally blew up in his face. A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight had to turn back partway across the ocean after a power bank reportedly belonging to the ex-CEO exploded midflight. The backfire occurred while KLM Flight 735 reportedly ferrying 322 passengers from Amsterdam in the Netherlands to the Caribbean Island of Curacao on … Read more

Americans fed up with fast-food prices are sending chains a clear message, CEO says

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Checkers & Rally’s is leaning into value as Americans remain squeezed by higher everyday expenses, and the fast-food chain’s CEO says consumers’ demand for affordability has intensified over the past couple of years. The chain is offering a $4 Unbeatable Meal Deal, priced at $5 in select markets, as restaurants compete for increasingly price-conscious customers. … Read more

Chipotle CEO says chain is making ‘meaningful progress’ on a major customer concern

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Chipotle CEO says chain is making ‘meaningful progress’ on a major customer concern

Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright said Wednesday the fast-casual chain is seeing improvement in customers’ perceptions of affordability. Speaking on Chipotle’s second-quarter earnings call, Boatwright said the company’s brand tracking showed improved perceptions of value across “all income groups and age cohorts.” “As it relates to value, I’m happy to report our brand tracker showed really solid progress across all … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Baddies Gone Wild’ star claims Zeus Network CEO promised he’d make her a TV star in return for sex: suit

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Exclusive | ‘Baddies Gone Wild’ star claims Zeus Network CEO promised he’d make her a TV star in return for sex: suit

A cast member of the hit show “Baddies Gone Wild” on The Zeus Network was coerced into having sex with the network’s CEO with promises of making her a star, according to a bombshell new lawsuit. Jadynn Brown, who made a splash on the first season of the popular series accused Lemuel Plummer of sexual … Read more

Delta CEO Ed Bastian reveals what must happen for airline ticket prices to fall

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian reveals what must happen for airline ticket prices to fall

As American travelers feel the pinch of inflation and elevated airline costs, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian revealed exactly what it will take for ticket prices to decline, pointing directly to a lack of market supply rather than solely fluctuating fuel costs. “People ask me all the time – what’s happening with prices?” Bastian told FOX … Read more

Byron Allen taking over as BuzzFeed CEO after buying majority stake for $120M

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Byron Allen taking over as BuzzFeed CEO after buying majority stake for 0M

BuzzFeed said Monday media entrepreneur Byron Allen will take over as the digital media company’s next CEO after he entered into a deal to buy a stake of about 52% in the digital media company for $120 million. Shares of BuzzFeed soared about 156% in extended trading. The company has been grappling with a cash crunch as advertisers increasingly shift … Read more

Chipotle CEO tells customers to ‘just ask’ if they want bigger portions after downsizing accusations

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Chipotle CEO tells customers to ‘just ask’ if they want bigger portions after downsizing accusations

Chipotle’s CEO revealed that customers have every right to ask for more when they feel like their orders are being skimped on toppings. Scott Boatwright said Monday that diners should never walk away feeling shortchanged when adding salsas, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, fajita veggies, and both types of rice and beans to their orders. “You … Read more

Delta CEO Ed Bastian sparks backlash after revealing what’s really driving sky-high ticket prices

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian sparks backlash after revealing what’s really driving sky-high ticket prices

Air travelers hoping for some relief on soaring ticket prices may not get it anytime soon — even if fuel costs drop, according to reports. One airline CEO in particular is facing backlash after suggesting the company may not lower the high fares even if oil prices stabilize, comments that quickly sparked anger among travelers online. During … Read more

Napa Valley giant issues doomsday warning for wine industry as CEO steps down

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Napa Valley giant issues doomsday warning for wine industry as CEO steps down

A Napa Valley wine giant has issued a dire warning about the direction of the industry, pointing to “ongoing category pressures.” Constellation Brands, the New York-based owner of California’s Robert Mondavi Winery, expects the high-end wine market to decline as its CEO Bill Newlands steps away from the company. Chief Financial Officer Garth Hankinson pointed to … Read more

McDonald’s CEO roasted yet again for eating on-camera — after offering tips on how to look less awkward doing it

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McDonald’s CEO roasted yet again for eating on-camera — after offering tips on how to look less awkward doing it

The internet’s beef with McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski is never-ending. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Kempczinski responded to the backlash he got for the way he ate McDonald’s new Big Arch burger. “I got a call from one of my kids and they said, ‘Dad, you’ve gone viral and not in a … Read more

MLS local markets unlikely to get media rights back when Apple TV deal ends: NYCFC CEO

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MLS local markets unlikely to get media rights back when Apple TV deal ends: NYCFC CEO

New York City FC CEO Brad Sims doesn’t foresee the day that Major League Soccer ever returns to local market broadcast rights, even if it would benefit the club that he helps run.  MLS and Apple will break their media rights agreement early following the 2028-29 season, but Sims does not anticipate the league looking … Read more

The ‘3 Bs’ — including ‘booty’ — are the key to longevity, says health CEO

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The ‘3 Bs’ — including ‘booty’ — are the key to longevity, says health CEO

Baby got back — and better odds of longevity. For Robin Berzin, MD, founder and CEO of Parsley Health, living longer is less important than living better. And the functional medicine and chronic disease expert has developed a cheat code for the three health markers everyone, especially women, should prioritize if they want to feel good … Read more

Craft beer BrewDog to launch in Hamptons after Tilray CEO buys troubled brewer

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Craft beer BrewDog to launch in Hamptons after Tilray CEO buys troubled brewer

Irwin Simon, who famously pivoted to legal weed after making a name for himself building an herbal tea empire, is expanding his company’s beer offerings. Tilray Brands, where he is CEO, recently snatched up UK-based BrewDog for a cool $53 million – a far cry from the $2 billion valuation it had at its peak. … Read more

NJ Chick-fil-A employee surprised by CEO with $25K scholarship check

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NJ Chick-fil-A employee surprised by CEO with K scholarship check

She is one happy chick. A New Jersey Chick-fil-A employee was surprised by the fast-food chain’s CEO, who walked into the store this week and handed her a $25,000 scholarship check. Yammani Tay, who works at the company’s North Bergen location, believed CEO Andrew T. Cathy was visiting the restaurant on Tuesday to film a behind-the-scenes … Read more

Plane ticket prices likely to soar as Iran war brings huge fuel price surge: United CEO says impact will ‘probably start quick’

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Plane ticket prices likely to soar as Iran war brings huge fuel price surge: United CEO says impact will ‘probably start quick’

Fight or flight. The war in Iran has already caused the cost of plane tickets to rise, experts say. Jet fuel, which accounts for about one-fifth of airlines’ operating expenses, surged a staggering 56% in the days following the initial Feb. 28 US and Israeli strikes on Iran, per CBS News. The Strait of Hormuz, a … Read more

Exclusive | Inside the sports business of Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin

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Exclusive | Inside the sports business of Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin

Fanatics is taking over the sports world one jersey and trading card at a time. Enigmatic CEO and founder Michael Rubin has built the company into an empire that has reshaped sports collectibles and gear, and has even entered the ever-expanding gambling realm. Fanatics acquired Topps sports cards and obtained jersey contracts across the NFL, … Read more

McGut Health Meal? McDonald’s CEO makes surprising prediction for 2026 — and doc says it’s a winner

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McGut Health Meal? McDonald’s CEO makes surprising prediction for 2026 — and doc says it’s a winner

One thing’s for sure: If the McDonald’s CEO’s predictions pan out in the year ahead, your gut may finally be lovin’ it. Golden Arches boss Chris Kempczinski revealed the food trends he expects to dominate in 2026, and given his recent track record, it’s worth paying attention. “I think I went three for three,” Kempczinski … Read more