Instant Alert: Consumer and retail news: 10 things you need to know today

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Consumer and retail news: 10 things you need to know today by Marina Nazario on Jan 19, 2016, 11:34 AM 1. Trader Joe's has recalled its raw cashew pieces The retailer said in a statement that it has recalled its raw cashew pieces due to a possible salmonella contamination. The retailer said there haven't been any reported illnesses as of yet. 2. Find out if you live near one of the 153 US Walmart stores that are closing this month Walmart will close 269 stores around the world, and 153 of those stores are in the United States and will shutter this month. Is your local store closing soon? 3. Coca-Cola just launched a massive new ad campaign to change the conversation around sugary drinks Coke's new ad campaign, "Taste the Feeling," is attempting to fight declining soda sales, especially as consumers become more aware about the dangers of sugary beverages. 4. A Taco Bell exec who was fired after allegedly attacking an Uber driver is now suing him for $5 million This past November, Benjamin Golden, 32, made waves after a video circulated of him attacking an Uber driver. He has since apologized, but according to court documents viewed by The Orange County Register, Golden is now suing the driver for $5 million.  5. Johnson & Johnson to cut 3,000 jobs Johnson & Johnson plans to cut about 3,000 jobs, Bloomberg has reported. "The bold steps we are taking today are to evolve our offerings, structure and footprint and increase our investment in innovation. These actions recognize the changing needs of the global medical device market and are designed to deliver more value to customers, increasing," the company wrote in a document. 6. Oreo has released its latest flavor Eater has reported that Oreo has released its latest flavor: cinnamon bun, complete with cinnamon cookies. 7. Starbucks' mobile app launches new feature Customers can now save songs playing in Starbucks stores to their Spotify accounts simply by using the Starbucks app, The Verge reports. 8. Adidas has appointed a new CEO Kasper Rorsted will replace Herbert Hainer as the new CEO of Adidas, Fortune has reported. According to Fortune, he'll join the company in August and officially take over in October.  9. Tiffany sales are tanking — and the real reason why is worse than the company claims Comparable sales dipped 5% for the most recent quarter. This is largely attributable to a shift in the way American consumers are choosing to spend their money. 10. The best pizza place in New York City, according to Yelp Rizzo's Fine Pizza Co., with 314 total reviews and an average of 4 1/2 out of five stars, allegedly has the best pie, according to discerning Yelp reviewers. Tech Insider went to the Rizzo's to find out just how good it actually is. FOLLOW US: On Twitter   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011