The value of Japan's imports rose 11.9 percent, as weakness in the yen led to soaring fuel costs, while exports fell 2.9 percent on weak global demand, leaving the trade balance in a deficit for the eighth straight month. (cnbc.com)
Last month, the burger giant posted a steeper than expected sales decline, with global sales at restaurants open for more than a year falling 1.8 % in January, the eighth straight month of falling sales. (fortune.com)
January marked the eighth straight month of worldwide same - restaurant sales declines at McDonald's, which is replacing Chief Executive Don Thompson with Chief Brand Officer Steve Easterbrook following one of its worst years in decades. (fortune.com)