So you gave personal info to a company caught in a data breach.  Now what?

So you gave personal info to a company caught in a data breach. Now what?

Hacks, ransomware attacks and data breaches seem to be in the news more and more often — and many people are getting alerts that their information has been compromised in the process. Just this week, Petro-Points members learned an unauthorized party had obtained their basic contact information, such as mailing and email addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth. Petro-Canada sent an email to its customers to watch out for unusual emails and messages as a result. In February, a ransomware attack on Indigo compromised the data of current and former employees. And late last year, thousands of people in…
A new way to run a business as seen by pizza places in the US

A new way to run a business as seen by pizza places in the US

SAN JOSE, Calif. – There is something different about A Slice of New York Pizza in San Jose. And it goes beyond their award-winning pies. It’s about the people. In fact, everyone in the kitchen owns an equal slice of the business. “We’re a worker co-op, which means all the members and owners of the business work in the business,” said the restaurant’s founder Kirk Vartan. He started the business 17 years ago. Six years ago, he turned it into a co-op by selling the business to his staff as a leveraged buyout. The employee-owners are now paying back a…
Food storage brand Tupperware warns it could go out of business

Food storage brand Tupperware warns it could go out of business

Legendary food storage brand Tupperware has hired advisers to help turn around the company after notifying securities regulators it may have to close up shops. In a release dated April 7, the Orlando, Florida-based company announced it was seeking to improve its capital structure in order to “remediate its doubts regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.” That same day, Tupperware issued a going-concern notice after warning it could be heading for a default if its lenders demand payment to maintain access to the company’s main line of credit. “If such demand for repayment was to occur, the…
Fed hikes rate: read the official statement

Fed hikes rate: read the official statement

Article content Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement May 03, 2023 Economic activity expanded at a modest pace in the first quarter. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains elevated. The US banking system is sound and resilient. Tighter credit conditions for households and businesses are likely to weigh on economic activity, hiring and inflation. The extent of these effects remains uncertain. The Committee remains highly attentive to inflation risks. The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 per cent over the longer run. In…
Rupert Murdoch calls off proposed Fox-News Corp merger

Rupert Murdoch calls off proposed Fox-News Corp merger

Rupert Murdoch has withdrawn his proposal to re-combine Fox Corp and News Corp. Fox said Tuesday its board received a letter from Murdoch, its chairman, and his son and Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch that “determined that a combination is not optimal for the shareholders” of either of the companies at the time. The withdrawal proposal comes as News Corp has been in advanced discussions to sell its stake in Move Inc., the parent company of Realtor.com, to commercial real estate company CoStar Groupaccording to a person familiar with the matter. The deal could be valued at more than $3 billion,…
Strong consumer interest seen in Mondelez snacking survey

Strong consumer interest seen in Mondelez snacking survey

CHICAGO — Rising costs and economic setbacks haven’t been enough to deter strong consumer interest in snacking, according to Mondelez International, Inc.’s fourth annual State of Snacking report. The report, released Jan. 16, analyzed global consumer snacking habits and decisions. Overall, the report revealed a maintained interest in snacking that continues to increase. Like in the 2021 report, 64% of consumers continue to prioritize snacking throughout the day over standard mealtimes. Another continued trend is mindful snacking, but this year with an emphasis on environmental consciousness versus 2021’s concern with nutrition and functionality. The annual State of Snacking report is…