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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more


Starbucks Levels Up with VIP Coffee Club Tiers
Starbucks is bringing back a tiered loyalty system starting March 10th, introducing Green, Gold, and Reserve levels to reward its most frequent customers.

Southwest Ends Open Seating, Marking the End of an Era
Southwest Airlines has officially ended its open-seating policy, with a red-eye flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles ending an era.
Big Business This Week: Meltdown, Schmeltdown!
Welcome to the new age, where Big Tech runs AI on tiny nuclear plants! Plus, banks make bank, the best kind of cancel culture and the wealth gap explained.

Your Whopper May be Purple This Halloween
Burger King recently released a new Addams family menu that includes things like a purple Wednesday's Whopper, Morticia's Kooky Chocolate Shake, and more!

Bed, Bath & Beyond Being Resurrected
Beyond, the parent company of Bed Bath & Beyond, is investing $40 million in The Container Store.

It's About to be Easier to 'Click To Cancel'
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized its "Click to Cancel" rule, making it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions.

The New Eater App Prioritizes Expert Editorial Insights Over AI
Stephanie Wu, Eater's editor-in-chief, joins Cheddar to talk about the company's new restaurant recommendation app and why it doesn't use AI.

Biden Admin. Invested $750M in Chipmaker Wolfspeed
The Biden administration announced a plan to provide up to $750 million in direct funding to Wolfspeed for its new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina.

Is the SBA Running Out of Relief Loans?
The Small Business Administration has exhausted its funds for disaster assistance loans, delaying aid for small businesses, homeowners, and renters.

Trump Talks Tariffs at Economic Forum
Former President Donald Trump spoke at the Economic Club of Chicago on Tuesday advocating for large tariffs on foreign goods as a way to boost the U.S. economy.

Rising from the Storm: The Future of Real Estate Post-Hurricane Milton
CEO of Century 21 Real Estate, Mike Miedler, joins Cheddar to discuss the future of real estate in states that were affected by Hurricanes Helene & Milton.
