Hezbollah Pager Explosions Reveal Weaknesses in China-Dominated Supply Chains
The incident of Lebanese Hezbollah terrorists exploding pagers and walkie-talkies obtained from foreign suppliers has raised deep fears around the world about complex technology supply chains, much of which pass through China, an authoritarian communist country with a track record of weaponizing both technology and international trade. Hezbollah's pager Purchased The handheld radio manufactured by […]
Why are so many restaurant chains filing for bankruptcy this year?
Zane Tankel, chairman and CEO of Apple Metro, said consumer brands have to get more creative in an inflationary environment. We're not even at the fourth quarter of this year, but bankruptcies of restaurant chains, operators and major franchises are already nearly double what they were in 2023. Jonathan Carson, co-CEO of bankruptcy services and […]
Mediterranean restaurant chains files for bankruptcy protection
Mediterranean restaurant chain Roti filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday. Mediterranean restaurant chain Roti said the filing was intended to expedite its efforts to “restructure its finances and seek new investors or buyers on an accelerated timeframe while ensuring the continued operation of Roti restaurants in Chicago, Minneapolis and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan […]
Our supply chains are stretched thin — here’s what you need to know
For many people, the Fourth of July is a day of fireworks. Fireworks Supply Chain? Our favorite festive bombs include many raw materialsAluminum, barium, iron, minerals that must be mined, etc. Made in China They arrive in large cargo containers from warehouses in China and are dispersed to U.S. suppliers to complement U.S.-made goods. Fortunately, […]
House Democrats call on major pharmacy chains to dispense mifepristone
House Democrats are calling on five major pharmacy chains to make an effort to dispense mifepristone in states where it remains legal, following a recent Supreme Court decision upholding the drug’s current availability. In letters sent to Walmart, Safeway, Kroger, Costco and Health Mart, a group of more than 50 House Democrats led by Reps. […]
McDonald’s is getting rid of free drink refills — and more fast-food chains may follow
Empty cup and empty heart. McDonald’s customers are bidding a bitter farewell to free drink refills, becoming the latest victims of a brand already facing an identity crisis over extreme pricing. Recent Customers in Pittsburgh told Marketplace.org Local stores are now charging patrons for refills on drinks that were once free at fast-food restaurants. “What […]
California fast food chains fret Chili’s, Applebee’s could steal customers
Fast-food franchisees say their customers are paying more for fast-casual restaurants like Chili’s and Applebee’s because state minimum wage laws require basic burger joints to raise menu prices to compensate for rising labor costs. I am concerned that this will lead to The new wage requirements that took effect April 1 do not apply to […]
Israeli Film Festival Says UK Cinema Chains Dropped Hosting Roles over ‘Safety Concerns’
A major British cinema chain has been accused of declining to host an Israeli film event, with organizers citing “safety concerns”. Israel’s global film festival, the Seret International Film Festival, criticized the alleged actions of its long-time UK partners Picturehouse and Curzon Cinemas. The apolitical and secular festival was launched in 2012 by Odelia Haroush, […]
One Of The Nation’s Largest Dollar Store Chains Closes Around 371 Locations
The Pro-Trump News homepage sees 60 new headlines every 24 hours. Click here to take a look. Bidenmics is failing. 99 Cents Only, the largest 100-yen store chain, will close approximately 371 stores. The company stated this in a press release, saying, “After actively pursuing these alternatives for several months, the company ultimately determined that […]
Animal blood bank accused by PETA of drawing supply from ‘sick’ dogs is dropped by veterinary hospital chains
Two major animal hospital chains have ended their partnership with one of the largest animal blood banks in the United States. It comes three months after a bombshell report accused the facility of harvesting some of its supplies from cats that are “debilitated, sick, injured, elderly, and/or medicated.” Dogs, the Post has learned. As The […]