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• Acclaimed Artisan Brand Kate Weiser Chocolate Ceases All Retail Operations Amid Unprecedented Cocoa Inflation And Weakening Consumer Demand

  Published: Apr 16, 2026

  Section: Online Shopping

  Dallas based Kate Weiser Chocolate officially closed its retail stores and online ordering platform on April 15 after 12 years of operation. The company cited a combination of risi...

• Wendy’s Faces Massive Store Closures as 11.3 Percent Sales Slump Signals Brand Crisis

  Published: Apr 12, 2026

  Section: Companies & Industry

  Wendy’s has announced the shuttering of at least 300 restaurant locations following a double-digit decline in same-store sales performance. The fast-food veteran faces a leadership...

• Hershey to Return All Reese’s Products to "Classic Recipe" Following Public Backlash from Inventor’s Grandson

  Published: Apr 2, 2026

  Section: Culture

  The Hershey Company announced on March 31, 2026, that it will transition its entire Reese's product line back to its classic milk and dark chocolate recipes by 2027. The decision f...