Bloomberg McDonald’s Corp is accelerating new store openings to capture increased demand, while cutting corporate jobs as it winds down other priorities. The fast-food company warned that it would be eliminating certain initiatives to help it “move faster,” according to an emailed statement. McDonald’s also said it would be making job cuts that would be final by April 3. …

  Bloomberg Costco Wholesale Corp is heading for its biggest gain since March 2020 after improving December sales soothed investor concerns about a slowdown in November 2022. Excluding the impact of changes in gasoline prices, Costco’s US comparable sales climbed 6.4% last month, topping the 5% average of analyst estimates compiled by Consensus Metrix. In November, the closely followed sales …

  Bloomberg Apple Inc has begun hiring retail store workers in India and has plans to fill other roles as the technology company prepares to open stores in the country, according to a report by the Financial Times. The company’s careers page lists several different opportunities for workers in India, including business expert, “genius,” operations expert and technical specialist. Apple’s …