It's never to late to bake your loved one a sweet treat for Valentine's Day, and it's even easier if it comes in a cup. Miss Jones Baking Co.'s Sarah Jones joins Cheddar to discuss her company's new line of Desserts-in-a-Cup. She explains the benefits the single-serving, portion-controlled confections.
The new line will be available on Amazon later this year. Jones weighs in on how the e-commerce giant's new shipping policy will impact her business. She also discusses why her company puts such a premium on high-quality ingredients.
Miss Jones Baking Co. also has its own line of apparel featuring the company's signature catchphrases. Jones considers whether she's positioning the business to be a lifestyle brand. Finally, she reveals the best treats to bake this Valentine's Day.
Stocks fell in the opening session Tuesday as earnings reports continued to pour in and as investors brace for the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision on Wednesday.
A flow of recent data from the U.S. government has made one thing strikingly clear: A surge in consumer spending is fueling strong growth, demonstrating a resilience that has confounded economists, Federal Reserve officials and even the sour sentiments that Americans themselves have expressed in opinion polls.
