Tag: food
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Big Department Stores No Longer Make Sense Because People No Longer Shop That Way
The Ribotsky Institute previously concluded that the structural weaknesses created by combining multiple struggling retailers would ultimately force Saks Fifth Avenue’s parent company to once again seek bankruptcy protection, a conclusion borne out by today’s bankruptcy filing. The economic reality forcing the bankruptcy did not come out of nowhere. It confirmed what had already been…
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Welcome to the Airport — Now Starve: Why Travelers with Food Allergies Are Forgotten
Traveling is stressful enough: security lines, delayed flights, overpriced bottled water.But if you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, airports add another layer to the misery—because once you’re through security, you’re surrounded by food you can’t safely eat. If you need gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, or allergen-conscious options, you are on your own. And no…
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“Chicken or… Cardboard?” – The Decline of Airline Food and Why We Bring Our Own
There was a time when flying felt special. Men wore suits. Women wore heels. Flight attendants handed out menus. Meals were served with metal cutlery, not sporks shrink-wrapped in plastic. And the food? It was hot, filling, and—dare we say it—pretty good. Fast forward fifty years, and your meal options now are: an overpriced snack…
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