Disney announces the surprising return of Bob Iger as CEO to replace Bob Chapek
Nov 22, 2022 11:06 am UTC| Business Economy
Walt Disney made a very surprising announcement this week as it confirmed the return of Bob Iger as its chief executive officer. He will be replacing Bob Chapek after serving just two years in the role. Disneys decision...
Nov 22, 2022 07:44 am UTC| Business Economy
Eyeline Studios, a subsidiary of Netflix, is building a new production studio, and for this project, it has signed a $100 million deal with the local government of Seoul. The capital city of South Korea is investing in the...
Snoop Dogg forays into the pet fashion business, launches ‘Snoop Doggie Doggs’ brand
Nov 22, 2022 07:11 am UTC| Business Economy
Snoop Dogg, the 51-year-old American rapper, has unveiled another business and this time, he ventured into the fashion and accessory business for pets. Dogs can now dress up like him as he launches his Snoop Doggie Doggs...
Tim Hortons partners with Alibaba to serve coffee in China
Nov 22, 2022 06:45 am UTC| Business Economy
Tim Hortons has teamed up with Alibaba to sell its bottled coffee drinks in China. The Canadian coffeehouse and restaurant chain will be using the Chinese e-commerce companys Freshippo stores to sell bottled coffee to the...
Adidas sees virtual items as next big product category
Nov 21, 2022 22:34 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
Adidas revealed its first NFT wearables collection days after Nike announced the debut of its web3 platform where users could buy and sell items like NFT sneakers and jerseys The 16-piece set of Adidas virtual gear...
Firms who pledged to fight plastic pollution such as Amazon, Coca-Cola are worsening it: study
Nov 21, 2022 22:26 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
A Duke University study found that many of the worlds largest companies that have pledged to reduce plastic pollution are utilizing more plastic than ever before. The new research looked at the top 300 companies in the...
Burger King branch in Portugal turns all-vegan for a month
Nov 21, 2022 22:14 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
A Burger King branch in Lisbon will offer 100 percent vegan products until early December to accommodate a change in preferences The restaurant has changed its menu, decor, and kitchen for the transformation. Jorge...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
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