Archive for August 30th, 2014:

Is SeaWorld Doing Enough to Silence the Haters?

Date: Aug 30 2014
Filed under: Company News, Entertainment Industry www.seaworldparks.com SeaWorld Entertainment (SEAS) is tired of seeing its brand sink all the way down to Davy Jones' locker. SeaWorld is taking steps to address the criticism that activists have been hailing at the theme park ...Read More »

How Coca-Cola Built Up Its Business Way Beyond Soda

Date: Aug 30 2014
Filed under: Coca-Cola Company, Mergers & Acquisitions, Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage, This Built America www.minutemaid.com As demonstrated by its recent purchase/asset-swap deal with energy drink company Monster Beverage (MNST), Coca-Cola (KO) is more than just a slinger of soda. The company ...Read More »

Olive Garden Can’t Cook Its Way Out of This Mess

Date: Aug 30 2014
Filed under: Company News, Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage, Restaurants Scott Boehm/Olive Garden/AP One has to wonder if Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants (DRI) will ever get it right. The meandering casual-dining giant announced on Thursday that it's delaying its upcoming annual ...Read More »