Marketplace for Wednesday, September 18, 2013
The Federal Reserve announces no changes to its bond-buying stimulus program. Also, the drug store chain Walgreens says it will become one of the largest employers to revamp its employer health programs. Under the new system, Walgreen workers will have a choice of plans and coverage. But choice can sometimes be overwhelming. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz urged customers not to bring guns into his coffee chain's stores, but with ads set to run in many of the nation's largest newspapers some wonder if the decision is driven, in part, by marketing.
The Federal Reserve announces no changes to its bond-buying stimulus program. Also, the drug store chain Walgreens says it will become one of the largest employers to revamp its employer health programs. Under the new system, Walgreen workers will have a choice of plans and coverage. But choice can sometimes be overwhelming. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz urged customers not to bring guns into his coffee chain’s stores, but with ads set to run in many of the nation’s largest newspapers some wonder if the decision is driven, in part, by marketing.
