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Ex-Reebok chief takes over at Crocs

February 25, 2009

Crocs, the Niwot-based maker of colorful resin clogs, said Wednesday that John Duerden will become the company's new chief executive, succeeding Ron Snyder.

Weary of commute to Kentucky, Quiznos CEO resigns

February 23, 2009

Quiznos, the Denver-based toasted-sandwich chain, said Monday that Dave Deno resigned as CEO for personal reasons less than five months after his promotion.

Food makers cut brands to focus on higher-margin products

Food makers cut brands to focus on higher-margin products

February 16, 2009

If you want to see how the nation’s food makers are weathering the recession, the proof is in the pudding.

From the heart - not the wallet

February 13, 2009

Love is in the air this year, even if Cupid is pinching his pennies.

Toys 'R' Us acquires eToys, other sites

February 13, 2009

Toys "R" Us on Thursday said it purchased eToys and several other Web sites from the Parent Co., which filed for bankruptcy protection in December.

Authenticity on tap at Katie Mullen's Irish pub

Authenticity on tap at Katie Mullen's Irish pub

February 13, 2009

The authenticity of Katie Mullen's Irish Restaurant & Pub comes down to the details, from the 20-ounce tulip pint glasses to the traditional Boxty potato pancakes served as a side with most entrees. Above, from left, Paul Maye, Tom Cronin, Neil Moxon and John Ruane stand outside Katie Mullen’s Irish Restaurant & Pub near the east end of the 16th Street Mall.

Liks recalls peanut butter ice cream; no illnesses reported

February 11, 2009

A Denver ice cream maker has recalled two varieties because of potential salmonella contamination related to peanut butter from Peanut Corp. of America.

Crocs unveils 20 new shoe styles

February 11, 2009

Crocs on Tuesday introduced 20 new spring and summer styles as the one-time high-flying maker of colorful plastic clogs seeks to reignite demand for its shoes.

Quiznos adopts new PETA-backed food policies

February 11, 2009

The Quiznos sandwich chain said Tuesday it has adopted a new animal-welfare policy for the eggs, pork and turkey it buys.

Stores see January sales dwindle

February 6, 2009

Shoppers passed by the jewelry counter in January, delayed buying their favorite perfume and even skimped on buying clothes for their growing kids. If they looked at status handbags, they put them back on the shelf and walked away.

Starbucks brews value meal deals

Starbucks brews value meal deals

February 4, 2009

NEW YORK - The allure of the value meal has long seduced penny-pinchers craving a cheeseburger. Now, as the dismal economy slurps up profits, Starbucks Corp. is hoping to find some sales salvation in its own value meal variety.

Denny's promotion hits one out of park

Denny's promotion hits one out of park

February 4, 2009

Denny's hit a grand slam Tuesday with its free, nationwide breakfast offer.

Macy's to cut 7,000 jobs, slash dividend

Macy's to cut 7,000 jobs, slash dividend

February 3, 2009

Macy's Inc. announced Monday that it will cut 7,000 jobs, almost 4 percent of its work force, and reduce its contributions to its employees' retirement funds and slash its dividend to preserve cash amid a severe pullback in consumer spending.

Diners stay loyal to Mad Greens' build-your-own-salad

February 3, 2009

The recession has consumers rethinking their restaurant habits, whether its brown-bagging lunch more often or trading down to cheaper eateries. Mad Greens, which has been in the build-your-own-salad business since 2004, so far finds itself in the sweet spot of consumer tastes even amid lean times.

American Greetings cuts 200 jobs

January 27, 2009

American Greetings Corp. says it’s cutting about 200 jobs as the company adjusts for weaker sales in the ailing economy.

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