NEW YORK McDonald's, under intense pressure in a competitive industry, sought to reassure its shareholders Thursday that it is making changes to its food and service that customers want.

Today's digital world provides a variety of forums for people to express their opinions. Along with online review sites like Yelp, your customers are talking with their friends about you on social media. If you're not listening to these conversations, you should be. They could help you to better serve your customers in the future.

SAN FRANCISCO Apple is getting ready to unveil a stylish new product that's not for sale a new look for its stores.

AUGUSTA -Governor Paul R. LePage and the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) announce that the City of Eastport and the Towns of Fryeburg and Wiscasset have recently been designated 'Certified Business-Friendly.' With the addition of these three communities, a total of 34 cities and towns across Maine have been recognized over the last four years.

ORONO On May 5, Orono Brewing Company announced that they will be expanding their operations into a historic building in Bangor. Located at 26 State Street, the downtown Bangor location will house a brewery and tasting room.

BAR HARBOR- The Maine Development Foundation (MDF) hosts the 16th annual Maine Downtown Conference at The Criterion Theater in Bar Harbor onMay 13. The theme of this year's conference is Economic Vitality Basics, Gateways and Centennial Thinking.

NEW YORK Hulu is expanding its Internet TV programming with a subscription service offering a mix of live cable and broadcast options that will include news and sports.

AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is announcing that seven towns from Lubec to Lisbon have been awarded funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program administered by the Office of Community Development within DECD. The latest round includes funding from the Micro-Enterprise Assistance grant program.

NEW YORK Coca-Cola saw the popularity of its namesake sodas decline in key markets around the world during the first quarter, reflecting a mix of changing tastes, challenging economic conditions and a shifting business strategy.

NEW YORK Sears Holdings Corp. will close another78 stores 68 Kmart units, and 10 Sears stores as it looks to restore profitability.