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.

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.