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Chipotle and McDonald’s to Raise Prices in California After Minimum Wage Hike
Retail // October 30, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill and McDonald’s plan to increase menu prices in California next year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Walmart Deviates From Holiday Hiring Spree Amid Economic Uncertainty
Walmart // October 16, 2023

As the holiday shopping season approaches, Walmart has announced that it is will not hire additional staff to serve customers during this peak period. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

US Restaurants Face Tough 2019
ResTech // December 28, 2018

U.S. restaurant chains dealt with slow-growing sales and lower demand among consumers during 2018 — and more pain is expected in the New Year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Walmart, Target Eye Automation To Improve Customer Service
Retail // July 02, 2018

To boost customer service, look to the robots? The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that retail giants, such as Walmart and Target, want to automate some operational functions, with an eye on giving staff more time to personally attend to consumers. For Target, it’s a matter of...

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U.S. Labor Costs Grow as Workers’ Wages Climb

April 30, 2024
American labor costs rose more than anticipated last quarter, new government data shows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Chipotle and McDonald’s to Raise Prices in California After Minimum Wage Hike

October 30, 2023
Chipotle Mexican Grill and McDonald’s plan to increase menu prices in California next year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Walmart Deviates From Holiday Hiring Spree Amid Economic Uncertainty

October 16, 2023
As the holiday shopping season approaches, Walmart has announced that it is will not hire additional staff to serve customers during this peak period. Get the Full Story Complete the...

US Restaurants Face Tough 2019

December 28, 2018
U.S. restaurant chains dealt with slow-growing sales and lower demand among consumers during 2018 — and more pain is expected in the New Year. Get the Full Story Complete the...