Archives for April 2023

A former milkman, he combined attentive customer service, low prices, quality goods and gimmicks, like singing cows, into a retailing phenomenon.

Read more about Stew Leonard Sr. Dies at 93; Founded ‘Disneyland of Dairy Stores’

Disney accuses DeSantis of running a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” in the feud over the Reedy Creek Improvement District.

Read more about Disney sues DeSantis, alleging ‘government retaliation’ in Reedy Creek feud

The lawsuit escalates the feud between DeSantis, expected to be a top Republican contender for president in 2024, and Disney, Florida’s largest employer.

Read more about Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleges political effort to hurt its business

The company claimed “a targeted campaign of government retaliation,” which it said stemmed from its criticism of a contentious state education law.

Read more about Disney Sues DeSantis Over Control of Its Florida Resort

Mr. Silver, who founded the data-driven news site in 2008, said on Twitter that layoffs at the Walt Disney Company had “substantially impacted” FiveThirtyEight.

Read more about Nate Silver, FiveThirtyEight Founder, Expects to Depart ABC News Amid Layoffs

“Fantasmic” show continues at Disney’s Hollywood Studios despite Maleficent fire during Disneyland show.

Read more about Disney World’s ‘Fantasmic’ continues despite dragon fire at Disneyland show

Disney plans to reduce its workforce by 7,000 jobs as part of a larger reorganization that will see the company cut $5.5 billion in costs.

Read more about Disney begins second, larger round of layoffs, bringing total to 4,000 jobs cut

At least six workers were treated for smoke inhalation after the fire on Saturday night at the California theme park, but no one was seriously hurt, officials said.

Read more about Dragon at Disneyland’s ‘Fantasmic!’ Performance Catches Fire

A board overseeing the resort wants lawyers to prepare a resolution to stop Disney from maintaining vast control over the complex for decades to come.

Read more about DeSantis Appointees Seek to ‘Void’ Disney World Agreement

Former President Donald Trump, now a major DeSantis critic, wrote that the governor is getting “absolutely destroyed by Disney.”

Read more about DeSantis and allies ramp up Disney fight as more Republicans criticize his tactics