Walmart to directly sell OTC hearing aids following the change in FDA’s rule
Oct 18, 2022 09:50 am UTC| Business Economy
Walmart Inc. said on Monday, Oct. 17, that it would start selling hearing aids over the counter. The retail company revealed that customers could buy the device even without a prescription and a medical exam by a...
Vodafone, Altice USA partner for broadband joint venture to challenge Deutsche Telekom
Oct 18, 2022 09:24 am UTC| Business Economy
Vodafone Group Plc and Altice USA cable television company announced their partnership for a joint venture that will create a new broadband network in Germany. The companies said on Monday, Oct. 17, that through their...
American Airlines settles baggage lawsuit with $7.5M payment to passengers
Oct 18, 2022 08:42 am UTC| Business Economy
American Airlines is paying passengers who said they were charged incorrect fees for their baggage. The airline has been sued for this and agreed to settle the class-action lawsuit by paying at least $7.5...
Kanye West to buy controversial Parler social media platform
Oct 18, 2022 07:59 am UTC| Business Economy
Kanye West, who is now known as Ye, is acquiring the Parler free speech platform, and this was confirmed on Monday, Oct. 17. The 45-year-old American rapper, singer, and record producer agreed to the deal and Parlement...
Lionheart Studio, Golfzon Commerce ditch IPO listing plan
Oct 18, 2022 07:37 am UTC| Business Economy
Lionheart Studio, a Kakao Games subsidiary and Golfzon Commerce are the latest companies to cancel their Initial Public Offering listing. The companies are supposed to go public before this year ends, but there has been a...
Toys R Us is back in Macy's store locations
Oct 17, 2022 10:13 am UTC| Business Economy
Toys R Us is making a grand comeback in the United States in time for the upcoming holiday season. It will not be opening its own standalone stores for now and will be returning through a partnership with Macys department...
SPC Group inaugurates Paris Baguette in London
Oct 17, 2022 09:59 am UTC| Business Economy
SPC Group has brought its Paris Baguette bakery chain brand to Europe, and it launched its first outlet in London. The South Korean food manufacturing company announced on Sunday, Oct. 16, that the opening marks the...
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