Coke reformulation review shows mixed early sales impact
Industry analysts say the new Coke performs fairly well amid loyalists and curiosity, with sales boosted by promotions and discounts. Experts anticipate a heavy three to four month trial period before sales stabilize, while retailers note mixed signals across markets and price-driven shifts in consumer choice.
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Associated Press
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Coca-Cola Co
Ron Coleman
Coca- Cola
Atlanta
Illinois
Pepsi
George Trammell
Kroger
Carbondale
Cola
Trammell
Terry Clayton
Glenn’s Fine Foods
Herrin
Ken Kueper
National
Old Coke fans rail at new taste in nationwide backlash
Frustrated drinkers from New York to California call reformulated Coca-Cola a taste tragedy and hoard old stock. Fans like Robert Hester Kathy Rapture and Jean Shepherd vent frustration while Coke officials say the reformulation is gaining acceptance as collectors stockpile cases and a rival Old Cola Drinkers group forms in Seattle.
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Clayton
National
Shueper
Joe Frazzano
Oppenheimer & Co
New York
Robert Wunderle
Supermarkets General Corp
Woodbridge
N.J
Pathmark
Doug Reed
Southland Corp
Dallas
Coca-Cola
United States
Hugh Zurkuhlen
New York Times
Coca-Cola Co
Robert Hester
Jacksonville
Fla
Kathy Rapture
Detroit
Jean Shephard
Montreal
Monterey
Calif
Cern
Brian Dyson
Coca-Cola USA
Seattle
Gay Mullins
Old Cola Drinkers of America
Mullins
Duane Larson
Nick
Brookings
N.C
Melanie Smeade
Dan Lauck
Kmol-Tv
San Antonio
1985 Farm Economy Outlook Weak As Prices Fall
The Agriculture Department warns 1985 will see weak farm income due to lower crop and livestock prices. Crop receipts stay near 1984 levels with production rising, while livestock receipts drop. Net farm income is forecast at 20 to 25 billion dollars, down from about 33 billion last year. Indiana vies with Illinois for a Chrysler Mitsubishi auto plant, potentially employing about 2500 people.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Economic Research Service
Indianapolis
Indiana
Illinois
Chrysler
Lee A. Iacocca
Iacocca
United States
Oil and computer stocks drag down market
Weakness in oil and computer shares pulled the New York Stock Exchange lower on a sluggish Monday session. Dow fell 2.57 to 1,298.39 with mining, paper and airline stocks retreating as the bond market rallied on hopes the Fed will ease credit and spur a weaker economy.
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NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
Treasury
Federal Reserve
U.S
United Airlines Ends Pilot Strike With Incentives and Hiring
United Airlines outlines a phased plan to restore over 90 percent of service by July 1 and offers incentives to win back customers after a four week walkout. The carrier hires 700 pilots for expansion and will provide 50 percent rebates, free upgrades, and Ultra Saver fares to entice flyers while court actions and lingering labor tensions unfold.
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Chicago
United Airlines
Jim Hartigan
United
Hartigan
Jonn Zeeman
Ultra Saver
United As
Air Line Pilots Association
ALPA
U.S
Nicholas Bua
Established lines best in volatile market by Tony Stevens
In a volatile Carbondale market stock brokers advise established lines. Don Hancock Burley Shay Investments John Purcell ThomsonMcKinnon Investments discuss defensive picks and select oil stocks Atlantic Richfield Chevron Mobil Texaco Exxon with solid yields and long dividend records.
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Carbondale Area
Don Hancock
D.R. Hancock
Patrick Burley
Burley- Shay Investments
John Purcell
Thomson-McKinnon Investments
At&t
Purcell
Atlantic Richfield
Chevron
Mobil Oil
Texaco
Funds gone farmer Breckenridge quits farming
Taylorville note describes Steve Breckenridge 36 facing debt after poor years and high costs. He chooses farming full time to avoid losing his home, recalling failed hopes for inflation relief and crops sold below break-even. The piece cites family farming lineage and weather worsened by rain-starved fields.
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Theresa Churchill
Decatur Herald & Review
Taylorville
Solomon
Steve Breckenne
Breckenridge
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