Dec 02, 2022 09:24 am UTC| Business Economy
Uber launches its reindeer sleigh rides service in Finland. This is the first-ever on-demand ride that will take customers on a two-hour trip around Santa Claus hometown in Lapland. Uber Sleigh has been described as a...
SK Group reshuffles top executives of its ICT units amid business uncertainties
Dec 02, 2022 08:25 am UTC| Business Economy
SK Group conducted a reorganization round at its Information and Communication Technology units. It has reshuffled the chief executives of several affiliates, and this is said to be an annual practice in the company. SK...
POSCO launches blockchain-based digitized bills of lading
Dec 02, 2022 08:23 am UTC| Business Economy
POSCO International is taking the lead in trade digitization by launching an electronic bill of lading which will also be blockchain-based. The bill of lading refers to the document issued by a carrier to acknowledge...
Coupang pulls out CJ CheilJedang products from its e-commerce store as dispute over price escalates
Dec 02, 2022 07:57 am UTC| Business Economy
Coupang and CJ CheilJedang are at odds, and their conflict appears to be getting deeper. The companies spat was due to the prices of products that the latter is selling on the formers e-commerce platform. With their...
Chick-fil-A expands business, launches online store to sell merchandise for the first time
Dec 02, 2022 07:26 am UTC| Business Economy
Chick-fil-A is starting its newest business as it expands beyond chicken sandwiches, waffle potato fries, and salads. The fast-food chain launched its first online store to sell limited Chick-fil-A Originals collections...
Hyatt buys Dream Hotel Group's hotel brands in multimillion deal
Dec 01, 2022 10:18 am UTC| Business Economy
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is acquiring Dream Hotel Groups lifestyle hotel brands and management platform. This will add the latters Dream Hotels, Unscripted Hotels, and Chatwal Hotels to the Illinois-headquartered...
AMC Networks announces the departure of its CEO less than three months into the job
Dec 01, 2022 09:33 am UTC| Business Economy
AMC Networks chief executive officer, Christina Spade, is leaving just three months after her assignment to the role. Her departure was confirmed by the company on Tuesday, Nov. 29, and she is stepping down amid its plans...
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