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McDonald’s has introduced a swimwear range made from plastic straws in Austria – and collaborated on a ‘saucy’ range of shoes with Adidas in India. The swimwear initiative started out as a solution to the problem of what to do with the waste plastic after…
Newly released McDonald’s sales figures have shown a marked global improvement for the business sequentially from late March through May despite the continuing impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The information released ahead of the firm’s second-quarter…
Fast-food chain McDonald’s sales grew 9 percent in South Korea during the first four months of this year, in spite of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The firm’s MD Antoni Martinez made the announcement on McDonald’s Koreas’ Youtube channel, his first…
With customers subjected to stay-at-home orders or lockdowns around the world, major brands are facing unprecedented challenges staying relevant and connected – especially fast-food retailers and theme parks. At the same time, the lockdowns have spurred an…
McDonald’s Singapore has temporarily closed all its restaurants as preventative action during the island’s “circuit breaker” period. According to a company statement, McDonald’s Singapore is suspending its restaurant operations, including drive-through and…
McDonald’s scented candles are among a range of new merchandise items released by the fast-food giant in the US. According to the firm’s website, the merchandise is now on sale for a limited time to celebrate the brand’s Quarter Pounder burger – which will…
Ford Motor and McDonald’s USA have collaborated to convert coffee bean skins to vehicle parts such as headlamp housing. We all know that the dried skin (chaff) of the bean comes off during the roasting process and it’s this skin that Ford will use to…
McDonald’s has chosen Singapore as the first country in the world to launch its Hello Kitty carrier. The limited-edition Hello Kitty carrier is designed for drinks and fries. An adjustable strap allows carrying by hand or hanging from a car headrest. With the…
A deal by McDonald’s Singapore offering free sleepwear along with McNuggets and McWings delivery orders crashed the brand’s delivery app and site within an hour, angering customers. The deal went live on Monday October at 6pm, offering a set of…
McDonald’s customers in China can now earn loyalty points when they order a Big Mac or Filet-o-Fish through Ele.me, Alibaba Group’s on-demand delivery platform. Ele.me users can activate a McDonald’s membership card with just one click on the app to earn…
McDonald’s Philippines is expanding, with new stores and branch upgrades unfolding this year along with menu additions. There are currently around 650 McDonald’s restaurants in the territory, 61 of which opened last year. “We’re continuing our aggressive…
International fast food chain McDonald’s has bought out its former partner Vikram Bakshi’s 50 percent stake in its Indian operations, ending a six-year dispute. The disagreement arose when McDonald’s India attempted to oust Bakshi as MD of local operator CPRL…
With $500 million to be spent on new restaurants and refurbishments over the next three years, McDonald’s Australia has established a new property graduate program to create a pipeline of future property leaders within the organisation. The fast food chain…
McDonald’s Malaysia will launch 20 new McDonald’s Drive-Thru restaurants before the end of the year. “Drive-Thru window sales have contributed almost 50 per cent of total sales at 167 restaurants,” said regional MD and local operating partner Azmir Jaafar.…
McDonald’s is set to purchase US/Israeli personalisation vendor Dynamic Yield in an attempt to boost drive-thru sales. The deal, reportedly worth more than US$300 million, will help the fast food vendor personalise outdoor digital drive-thru menu displays.…
Strong international sales ensured respectable McDonald’s results in the latest quarter as the fast-food giant encountered challenges in its core US market. Global sales slipped 3 per cent in the three months to December, to US$5.16 billion, although this was…
