Campbell Soup is dropping “soup” from its name to become “The Campbell’s Company,” CEO Mark Clouse said on Tuesday, a pivot symbolizing the company’s shift to other packaged food such as jarred sauces like Rao’s and Goldfish snacks. Clouse told Wall Street at its investor day that Campbell’s is focusing on 16 top brands across its meals and beverages … Read more
Montauk’s usually bustling restaurants are suffering a dramatic dropoff as soaring hotel prices push inflation-hit Hamptons revelers to look for cheaper destinations, Side Dish has learned. Wine and spirits reps who sell to Montauk restaurants said that “on premise” sales are down around 20% this year. “That’s a really big number,” said one full-time East … Read more
Three in five people believe that the U.S. is currently in a recession, even though we’re not in one officially, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans explored what’s driving this lack of consumer confidence in the economy. Inflation and the rising cost of living (68%) tops the list of reasons why respondents … Read more
It’s like sleeping on a cloud — literally. Airlines are now offering coach class travelers a game-changing perk that allows a restful sleep on long-haul flights — for a fraction of what it might cost to do the same in first class. Savvy shut-eye lovers can book entire rows of economy seats at a considerable discount, … Read more
New vehicles sold in the US will have to average about 38 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2031 in real-world driving, up from about 29 mpg this year, under new federal rules unveiled Friday by the Biden administration. The final rule will increase fuel economy by 2% per year for model years 2027 to … Read more
A woman has blasted her husband for snatching her seat upgrade on the flight to their honeymoon, leaving her stranded in economy seats. Hannah* is used to boarding a plane for work and has been jet-setting for several years. She has been traveling around the world for ages, so when she booked flights for her honeymoon to Mexico, she knew she’d … Read more
Lily Allen has sparked backlash after revealing that she has put herself in first class and her daughter in economy for an upcoming flight to London. The singer made the confession while speaking to her childhood friend Miquita Oliver on their BBC podcast Miss Me? Allen told her co-host that when returning to London for her … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — About one-quarter of U.S. adults age 50 and older who are not yet retired say they expect to never retire and 70% are concerned about prices rising faster than their income, an AARP survey finds. About 1 in 4 have no retirement savings, according to research released Wednesday by the organization that … Read more
An apple a day keeps the doctor away — but at this point medical bills might be cheaper. A Boston-based influencer has sparked outrage over inflation after claiming she paid $7 for a single apple at a Whole Foods. The woman, who goes by the username @via..li, posted a video about her pricey purchase to … Read more
Is the recline on the decline? Sardine-can airplane seating could soon become the norm, as artificial intelligence previously predicted. Flight experts claim that the reclining seat could be scrapped from economy class amid soaring concerns over space, fuel costs and even inflight kerfuffles. “This trend has been occurring for several years now, and I think it … Read more
Joe Rogan slammed “The View” as a “rabies-infested henhouse” Wednesday as one of the hosts accused author Coleman Hughes of being a “charlatan” and “pawn” for his take on race relations. In late March, “The View” co-host Sunny Hostin “ambushed” Hughes while he appeared on the show to discuss his new book “The End of Race … Read more
Americans certainly have a good idea of how much they’ll need to retire one day — they just don’t have the same savings in the bank yet. A recent study showed many Americans believe they should have about $1.46 million stashed away to retire comfortably. However, here’s the reality: most Americans, on average, have less … Read more
More widespread use of powerful weight-loss drugs like Ozempic in the U.S. could boost the economy in the coming years, according to Goldman Sachs strategists. The bank estimates that weight-loss drugs, called GLP-1 agonists, could increase the nation’s gross domestic product by an extra 1% over the next decade, the equivalent of about $360 billion per year. … Read more
While TikTok continues to make its mark on the younger generations, healthy credit is still at the top of their minds. A survey of 500 Gen Z and 500 millennials revealed that nine in 10 millennials would rather have an “excellent” credit score than 50,000 followers on TikTok, according to new research. Even the internet-enamored … Read more
Four in 10 small business owners believe 2024 will be a “make or break” year for their business, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 small business owners — half of whom work in tech or retail — revealed that 40% think this next year will be pivotal for their business. Respondents listed the … Read more
She wanted to escape the mile cry club. A UK mom split opinions online after revealing that she flew first-class on a transcontinental trip while her 11-month-old baby and boyfriend were in coach. “Am I horrible for leaving them both in economy?” inquired Ellis Cochlin in the caption to the TikTok clip, which amassed 350,000 … Read more
She doesn’t have a sympathetic view when it comes to Gen Z. Joy Behar is slamming Gen Z after a report revealed that many of those born between 1997 and 2012 felt “left behind” by the current economy. The comment from Behar, 81, came after moderator Whoopi Goldberg cited a social media thread that seemed … Read more
Younger Americans are more likely to feel “economically empowered” than older Americans, according to new, international research. When looking at the 2,000 Americans surveyed, data revealed Gen Z and millennials were the most likely to currently feel economically empowered (66% and 70%, respectively). This was compared to 51% of Gen X and 52% of American … Read more
One author is explaining why the ultimate privilege is being born into a two-parent household and why the decline in marriage should cause concern. “This is something as an economic matter, not as a value-laden or moral proposition we should all be really concerned about,” Melissa Kearney stressed during her appearance on Fox News Thursday. … Read more
Australian Whitney Portwine has shared exactly what she spends in a typical day in a series of candid TikToks. Ms Portwine, 25, works in marketing and lives at home with her parents, but she still spends anywhere between $300 [$197 USD] and $500 [$330 USD] weekly. She told news.com.au that while she’s living rent-free, she … Read more