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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Dutch Bros CEO says company in 'growth mode' as Starbucks turnaround stokes beverage competition
Dutch Bros (BROS) is gaining from Starbucks' (SBUX) sluggish turnaround. In the most recent quarter, the rising coffee chain posted 6.1% same-store sales growth, an acceleration from the first quarter, as it opened 31 stores in 13 states. "We're in a great place from a value proposition standpoint ... the size of our drinks, the prices of our drinks, customers are feeling really good about what they're getting from Dutch Bros," CEO Christine Barone told Yahoo Finance. "We are in growth mode," Barone said. "In the next couple of years, you can expect a lot of growth out of us." The company has plans to open 2,029 stores by 2029, and currently operates more than 1,000 stores in 18 states. Dutch Bros stock has gained over 30% in 2025. "Dutch Bros' robust second quarter should dispel the narrative that a stabilizing competitor in Starbucks would eat into Dutch's momentum," William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia wrote in a note to clients. Broader competition has also been heating up across the fast food space, with Yum Brands' (YUM) Taco Bell opening more of its Live Más Café concept stores and McDonald's (MCD) expanding its beverage menu. "We've been around since 1992, we grew up in the Pacific Northwest ... we are certainly no stranger to lots of competition," Barone said, adding, "There will always be new competitors coming into the market." Growth in the second quarter at Dutch Bros compares to six straight quarters of US same-store sales declines at Starbucks, which reported US sales fell another 2% in its latest quarter. "When you look at the same-store sales, plus the store growth, it's clear that Dutch Bros is gaining share from Starbucks," TD Cowen analyst Andrew Charles said. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, who was named CEO on Aug. 13, 2024, told Yahoo Finance last month that the company has "made progress" on its value proposition over the last three quarters, but needs to continue those efforts. On Tuesday, Baird analyst David Tarantino upgraded Starbucks to Outperform from Neutral as he expects "visibility" of its turnaround plan to "become increasingly clear over the next several quarters." Starbucks stock is up 2% this year. Brooke DiPalma is a senior reporter for Yahoo Finance. Follow her on X at @BrookeDiPalma or email her at bdipalma@ Click here for all of the latest retail stock news and events to better inform your investing strategy Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Dutch Bros CEO says company in 'growth mode' as Starbucks turnaround stokes beverage competition
Dutch Bros (BROS) is gaining from Starbucks' (SBUX) sluggish turnaround. In the most recent quarter, the rising coffee chain posted 6.1% same-store sales growth, an acceleration from the first quarter, as it opened 31 stores in 13 states. "We're in a great place from a value proposition standpoint ... the size of our drinks, the prices of our drinks, customers are feeling really good about what they're getting from Dutch Bros," CEO Christine Barone told Yahoo Finance. "We are in growth mode," Barone said. "In the next couple of years, you can expect a lot of growth out of us." The company has plans to open 2,029 stores by 2029, and currently operates more than 1,000 stores in 18 states. Dutch Bros stock has gained over 30% in 2025. "Dutch Bros' robust second quarter should dispel the narrative that a stabilizing competitor in Starbucks would eat into Dutch's momentum," William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia wrote in a note to clients. Broader competition has also been heating up across the fast food space, with Yum Brands' (YUM) Taco Bell opening more of its Live Más Café concept stores and McDonald's (MCD) expanding its beverage menu. "We've been around since 1992, we grew up in the Pacific Northwest ... we are certainly no stranger to lots of competition," Barone said, adding, "There will always be new competitors coming into the market." Growth in the second quarter at Dutch Bros compares to six straight quarters of US same-store sales declines at Starbucks, which reported US sales fell another 2% in its latest quarter. "When you look at the same-store sales, plus the store growth, it's clear that Dutch Bros is gaining share from Starbucks," TD Cowen analyst Andrew Charles said. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, who was named CEO on Aug. 13, 2024, told Yahoo Finance last month that the company has "made progress" on its value proposition over the last three quarters, but needs to continue those efforts. On Tuesday, Baird analyst David Tarantino upgraded Starbucks to Outperform from Neutral as he expects "visibility" of its turnaround plan to "become increasingly clear over the next several quarters." Starbucks stock is up 2% this year. Brooke DiPalma is a senior reporter for Yahoo Finance. Follow her on X at @BrookeDiPalma or email her at bdipalma@ Click here for all of the latest retail stock news and events to better inform your investing strategy Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Northern Lights Are Expected Tonight (and Tomorrow) Thanks to a Rare Solar Storm—and It Can Be Seen Across Almost Half the U.S.
A rare solar storm may trigger the Northern Lights across parts of the northern U.S. on Aug. 7 and 8. If you're in a few lucky states tonight, look up at the sky for a colorful show. The aurora borealis, a natural phenomenon that fills like the sky with undulating colorful lights, should be visible on Aug. 7 and Aug. 8 in 18 states, weather and dark skies permitting. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), geomagnetic storm conditions could be sparked by an incoming coronal mass ejection (CME), making auroras in the night sky. 'A CME and Coronal Hole High Speed Stream (CHH SS) are anticipated to affect Earth with elevated geomagnetic response and dependent upon the orientation of the embedded magnetic field, potential exists for moderate storm levels,' the NOAA said in a statement on their website. 'Combined effects from a coronal mass ejection (CME) which lifted off the Sun on 05 Aug and a coronal hole high speed stream (CH HSS) are expected to cause geomagnetic storming on 08-09 Aug. A G2 (Moderate) watch was issued for 08 Aug with the onset of activity. A G1 (Minor) watch was issued for 09 Aug.' Even a minor disruption caused by the CME could trigger the aurora borealis. The exact timing of the disruption is unclear, so the potential aurora borealis could be visible any time between 11pm on Aug. 7 through Aug. 9. Tonight might be the best opportunity for spotting the aurora for the lucky residents of the affected states. Northernmost states are most likely to have a chance at spotting the aurora. The 18 states that might have a view of the colorful sky are Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine, South Dakota, Vermont, New Hampshire, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, New York, Wyoming, Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois. Though solar storms are unpredictable, it's worth going out tonight and looking up. For residents of those states, the best way to maximize the chances of seeing the aurora borealis is to find a north-facing vantage point that lets you see the horizon clearly, and ideally is as far away from light pollution as it is possible to be. The best time for aurora spotting is 2 am, when the sky is likely to be the darkest, but since the arrival of the solar storm is unpredictable, it's recommended to look throughout the night for the event. Downloading an app that tracks aurora can also be helpful for sky spotters who would prefer not to spend the whole night outside. Read the original article on Travel & Leisure Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Salmonella update: Cruise ship outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers
The Brief At least 45 people in 18 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak. The outbreak includes cruise ship passengers exposed to recalled cucumbers. Cucumbers from Bedner Growers were recalled after testing positive for salmonella. LOS ANGELES - Federal health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak tied to recalled cucumbers that has sickened at least 45 people across 18 states—including passengers on six different cruise ships. The cucumbers were distributed to grocery stores, hospitals, restaurants, and cruise lines. At least 16 people have been hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The outbreak has been traced to cucumbers produced by Florida-based Bedner Growers and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales. The contaminated cucumbers were sold between April 29 and May 19. The backstory The CDC confirmed that illnesses have been reported from people aboard six cruise ships that departed Florida ports between late March and mid-April. It's not yet clear whether the cucumbers were served onboard or consumed shortly before embarkation, but the illnesses are part of the same genetic outbreak strain. The outbreak was discovered during a follow-up inspection tied to a 2024 salmonella outbreak that also involved Bedner Growers. That prior outbreak sickened more than 550 people. By the numbers The recalled cucumbers were shipped to retailers, hospitals, restaurants, and cruise lines in multiple states. Target was among the retailers affected, issuing recalls for: Whole cucumbers Salads Vegetable rolls Deli items containing cucumbers The FDA confirmed that a cucumber sample from a Pennsylvania distribution center tested positive for the same salmonella strain found in infected patients. Investigators also detected multiple additional salmonella strains in samples connected to the same grower. Why you should care Salmonella infection can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting, fever, and dehydration. Most healthy people recover without treatment within a week, but serious illness can occur in: Children under 5 Adults over 65 People with weakened immune systems Anyone who consumed cucumbers or prepared foods with cucumbers between late April and mid-May and is experiencing symptoms is urged to contact a healthcare provider. What's next The CDC and FDA continue to monitor for new cases and are working to determine whether other contaminated products or additional states may be involved. Further recalls may be issued as testing expands. Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators and discard any recalled cucumbers or ready-to-eat items containing cucumbers purchased between April 29 and May 19. Surfaces and containers that touched the cucumbers should also be washed and sanitized. The Source This article is based on information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as of May 31, 2025. The outbreak investigation traces back to cucumbers from Bedner Growers and includes cruise ship passengers among those affected. Additional details were sourced from product recall notices and public health updates.
CNN
30-05-2025
- Business
- CNN
Dozens sickened in expanding salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers
Food & health Corporate newsFacebookTweetLink Follow Nearly four dozen people in 18 states have been sickened in an expanding outbreak of salmonella food poisoning tied to recalled cucumbers sent to restaurants, hospitals, cruise ships and grocery stores, including Target stores, federal health officials said Friday. At least 16 people have been hospitalized after eating cucumbers produced by Florida-based Bedner Growers and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. The cucumbers were sold from April 29 through May 19. The outbreak includes reports of illness from people aboard six different cruise ships that departed from U.S. ports between late March and mid-April, the CDC said. The true number of sick people is likely much higher and the outbreak could affect additional states, officials said. Several companies have issued recalls for whole cucumbers and cucumbers used in a range of sandwiches, salsas and other foods linked to the outbreak. Target recalled dozens of products, including whole cucumbers, salads and vegetable rolls. The outbreak was detected during a follow-up inspection in April to a 2024 outbreak that sickened 551 people and led to 155 hospitalizations in 34 states and Washington, D.C. In that outbreak, investigators found salmonella bacteria linked to many of the illnesses in untreated canal water used at farms operated by Bedner Growers and Thomas Produce Company. As part of the new investigation, FDA officials found salmonella in a sample of Bedner Growers cucumbers at a distribution center in Pennsylvania. That sample matched the strain of salmonella that made people sick. In addition, 'multiple other strains' of salmonella were detected that match samples in a government database. CDC officials are working to determine whether additional illnesses in people match those strains. Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, fever, severe vomiting, dehydration and stomach cramps. Most people who get sick recover within a week. Infections can be severe in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems, who may require hospitalization.
