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Home Depot CFO calls supply chain strategic weapon for contractor delivery

Richard McPhail called Home Depot’s supply chain a “strategic weapon” as jobsite delivery, bulky-item tracking and pro-market hubs reshaped the work on the floor.

Police shoot woman after Walmart kidnapping and stabbing of child

Police said a 31-year-old woman stole a kitchen knife from a central Omaha Walmart, took a 3-year-old boy, and was shot after cutting him in the face.

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Trader Joe's workers say, let cashiers bag groceries without micromanaging

Crew members say the fastest checkout is the simplest one: let the cashier bag, keep reusable bags clean and stay out of the way.

Trader Joe’s spotted with new carrot cake cream cheese, gummy candies, and more

Carrot cake cream cheese, sour mushroom gummies, and spring bakery items hit shelves as Trader Joe’s crews juggle fast-moving, store-by-store demand.

Trader Joe's plans grocery store in historic Venice theater, 2029 opening

Trader Joe’s plans a $30 million store in Venice’s Fox Theatre at 620 S. Lincoln Blvd., but the 2029 opening still depends on city approvals and preservation review.

Trader Joe's plans first Spokane Valley store in former Shopko building

Trader Joe’s has filed plans for its first Spokane Valley store at 13414 E. Sprague Ave., turning a former Shopko into store No. 296.

Goldman Sachs lifts data center power demand forecast to 1,350 TWh by 2030

Goldman now sees data-center electricity use hitting 1,350 TWh by 2030, with the U.S. carrying about 750 TWh and up to $720 billion in grid spending.

A Simple Gesture streamlines food bank donations with reusable bags, pickup reminders

Porch pickup and reminder texts make giving easier, but the real value is the food bank’s exact item list, which turns a loose donation ask into a usable supply chain.

Apr 15, 2026·5 min read

Hooters closes Corpus Christi restaurant amid bankruptcy-driven franchise overhaul

The South Padre Island Drive Hooters shut its doors after Sunday service, another job-hit from a bankruptcy reset that has already pushed the chain into all-franchise ownership.

KPMG report warns short-term thinking threatens sustainability progress

Short-term decision-making is now the biggest threat to sustainability work, and KPMG’s own clients are being pushed toward proof, controls and data instead of slogans.

Nintendo expands Tomodachi Life Mii customization while preserving familiar charm

Tomodachi Life is adding deeper Mii editing, but Nintendo is keeping the same familiar face. The real challenge is more freedom without turning Miis into something else.

Apr 15, 2026·5 min read

Monday.com sales guide tackles missing CRM data to improve forecasts

Missing CRM fields are quietly draining sellers’ time, and monday.com is turning that pain into a forecast and AI problem with new guardrails.

Apr 15, 2026·6 min read

Pizza Hut offers $10 large three-topping pizza for Tax Day rush

Pizza Hut will use Tax Day to push a $10 large three-topping pizza, a one-day deal that could jam carryout, app orders and make-lines across participating stores.

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Taco Bell Foundation drives scholarships, grants, and worker pride

Taco Bell’s biggest education dollars are not just PR, they are a real pipeline for students, some crew members, and local nonprofits. The catch is knowing who qualifies, how much is on the table, and where the money actually lands.

Apr 14, 2026·5 min read

Yum! Brands priorities shape Taco Bell jobs, technology, and operations

Yum!’s growth and AI priorities are already reshaping Taco Bell from drive-thru scripts to staffing pressure, and the next changes will likely land in stores.

Apr 14, 2026·5 min read

Home Depot supply chain cuts jobsite delays for wall and ceiling contractors

Home Depot is turning delivery timing into a jobsite issue, with minute-by-minute tracking and a bigger trade network aimed at fewer drywall and ceiling delays.

Apr 14, 2026·6 min read

5.7 Earthquake Near Silver Springs Sends Walmart Merchandise Tumbling

A 5.7 quake near Silver Springs shook a Walmart hard enough to spill merchandise onto the floor, with aftershocks adding to the risk for workers and shoppers.

Home Depot’s free Path to Pro training gains attention amid trades shortage

A $250 million Lowe’s grant push and Home Depot’s free Path to Pro platform are competing answers to the same shortage: 349,000 new construction workers this year.

Walmart launches Upstream Facility Services, selling maintenance expertise nationwide

Walmart turned its store maintenance know-how into Upstream, a new outside service business built around HVAC, refrigeration and other trades. The question is who gets the jobs.

Century-old hardware rival closes as Home Depot reshapes retail market

A 110-year-old Montreal hardware store is shutting after failing to find a buyer, a sign of how Home Depot and e-commerce have shifted the jobs and advice customers now expect.