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Cracker Barrel to Raise Prices Amid Declining Sales and Relevance
business1 year ago

Cracker Barrel to Raise Prices Amid Declining Sales and Relevance

Cracker Barrel plans to raise menu prices by 5% after reporting a 1.9% revenue drop in the third quarter, as the CEO admits the chain is "just not as relevant" as before. The company aims to revamp its restaurants and update its menu to regain relevance and appeal to younger customers while maintaining its traditional base. Despite disappointing earnings, Cracker Barrel's stock rose 3% as earnings per share beat analyst estimates.

Credit Suisse secures $54 billion loan from Swiss National Bank.
finance2 years ago

Credit Suisse secures $54 billion loan from Swiss National Bank.

Credit Suisse will borrow up to $54 billion from the Swiss National Bank under a covered loan facility and a short-term liquidity facility to support its core businesses and clients as it undergoes a strategic transformation. The bank is also making a cash tender offer for senior debt securities. The move comes after shares of the lender fell sharply and its top investor, Saudi National Bank, said it won't provide further assistance. Credit Suisse CEO Ulrich Koerner said the measures demonstrate decisive action to strengthen the bank.