Slowing Sales Shadow McDonald's Growth Across Markets
McDonald's second-quarter results show domestic sales at $6 billion for the first half of 1990, up 3.3 percent, while worldwide sales rise 7.2 percent to $8.9 billion. Analysts cite sluggish U.S. growth, price inflation since 1986, slow menu item rollout, and shifting consumer tastes as key factors impacting the chain's stock and future expansion.
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Chicago
McDonald's
Orp
Haven
McDonald’s
Wall Street
Main Street
U.S
Oak Brook
Greenberg
Shoney's
Nashville
Ronald McDonald
Trans fats in margarine linked to cholesterol rise study
A Netherlands study finds hardened vegetable oil in margarine and shortening raises LDL and lowers HDL, suggesting trans fatty acids may worsen cholesterol more than saturated fat. Researchers urge caution and more testing, noting limited diet impact and advising against a switch to butter.
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Boston
Netherlands
Scott M. Grundy
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At
Dallas
Grundy
International Food Information Council
Edward A. Emken
U.S. Department of Agriculture Research Service
Peoria
Ill
U.S
Ronald P. Mensink
Martijn B. Katan
Agricultural University
Wageningen
New England Journal of Medicine
Carl Orringer
University of Michigan
Poolside fashion sale highlights swimwear lineup
Coned announces prices on all swimwear with a wide selection of tankini bikini bandeau sarongs and skirts for sizes 6 to 16. Original prices range 25 to 85 each now 12.50 to 42.50. Misses Preview 1991 styles are excluded.
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Barefoot Miss
Ocean Pacific
Guess
Daffy
Sassafras
Catalina
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