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Bad Spaniels dog toy causing harm to Jack Daniel’s brand, company tells Supreme Court

March 23, 2023: The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case that pits Jack Daniel’s, the famous Tennessee whiskey company, against VIP Products, the country’s second-largest dog toy manufacturer. Jack Daniel’s is seeking to stop the production and marketing of a chewy dog toy called Bad Spaniels, which is shaped and decorated like a Jack Daniel’s bottle, but features a spaniel and the name “Bad Spaniels” on the label, instead of the iconic Jack Daniel’s name. Moreover, the toy promises “43% poo by volume, 100% smelly” instead of 40% alcohol by volume.

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Starbucks’ CEO to work one shift per month at the company’s cafes, announces CEO.

March 23, 2023: Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan has pledged to work half a day each month at one of the company’s coffee shops to stay close to the culture, customers, and challenges facing the firm. Narasimhan joined the company in October 2021, taking the helm on Monday and leading its shareholder meeting on Thursday. He underwent barista training, including 40 hours of work, and wore the iconic green apron. Narasimhan stated in a letter to staff that he expected each member of the leadership team to stay connected to the realities of the company’s stores to discuss and improve them.

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Panera Bread experiments with Amazon’s palm-recognition technology in St. Louis.

March 21, 2023: Panera Bread is partnering with Amazon to pilot its Amazon One palm-scanning technology in two restaurants in St. Louis. The technology offers a faster way for customers to connect to their loyalty program and pay for their purchases. Amazon One has already been implemented in several Amazon-owned Whole Foods locations, Amazon Go stores, and some stadiums and arenas. Panera’s loyalty program has over 52 million members, providing a significant expansion opportunity for Amazon One, which is designed to be both contactless and secure.

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Adidas to be replaced by Fanatics as the NHL’s official uniform supplier

March 21, 2023: The National Hockey League (NHL) announced on Tuesday that it has signed a 10-year deal with Fanatics, making the company the official uniform supplier for the league, starting with the 2024-2025 season. This marks the first time that Fanatics branding will appear on official player uniforms in professional sports. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

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Nestlé discontinues Garden Gourmet and Wunda plant-based brands in UK and Ireland.

March 17, 2023: Nestlé has decided to discontinue the Garden Gourmet meat-free and Wunda alt-dairy brands in retail markets in the UK and Ireland, as well as the Mezeast brand of seasoning mixes, sauces, spreads, and pastes. The company said that it plans to focus on its core portfolio, as scaling new brands in retail requires significant and sustained investment. Garden Gourmet was launched as a range of animal-free burgers, mince, and sausages, while Wunda is a pea-based milk alternative. Mezeast, on the other hand, offers a range of seasoning mixes, sauces, spreads, and pastes from Middle Eastern cuisine.

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John Lewis Partnership Reorganizes its Team in Response to Unfavorable Outcome​

March 16, 2023: John Lewis Partnership, the owner of John Lewis department stores and Waitrose, is facing a decline in results, with the company expected to report its second full-year loss in March. The cost of living crisis has hit even Waitrose’s affluent customers, and strategic missteps, such as the late advertising of its Essentials range and the introduction of small stores, have also contributed to the decline. As a result, the company is shaking up its management team and bringing in Nish Kankiwala, a former executive of Hovis and Burger King, as its first group CEO. Kankiwala, who has little retail pedigree but extensive brand experience, will replace the previous CEO, Pippa Wicks, who unexpectedly left last month.

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