Airlines including Delta and United face lawsuits from passengers who paid extra for window seats but encountered walls, intensifying backlash against airline fees that have generated over $12 billion. Homebuilder Lennar launched an Investor Marketplace aimed at small landlords to address a record glut of unsold new U.S. homes, especially in softer Sun Belt markets. Cracker Barrel is attempting a modernized rebrand with a new logo, brighter dining rooms, and a celebrity campaign, drawing mixed reactions from customers. Starbucks is testing coconut-water drinks and protein cold foams as it leans into health and wellness trends. Tipping appears to be slipping, and a California politician attracted attention for online trolling.
Each week, the business world throws us a mix of surprises, frustrations, and big experiments. Some companies are doubling down on old strategies, others are trying bold new moves, and a few are just trying to keep up. If you're a consumer, you've probably felt it, too-whether it's at the airport, in a restaurant, or when you're just shopping for dinner.
Airlines get sued over "windowless" window seats Delta and United are facing lawsuits from passengers who say they paid extra for a window seat, only to find themselves staring at a wall. The cases are part of a bigger backlash against airlines' endless fees, which have pulled in more than $12 billion in recent years. Lennar turns to landlords to clear a housing glut
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