Sears Hometown Store in almost 100 locations are permanently shutting down
Jun 01, 2022 07:18 am UTC| Business Economy
Sears Hometown Store is shutting a number of its outlets in the coming weeks, and it will be a permanent closure. The local destination for major appliances and home needs will close almost 100 locations throughout the...
Korea's CU store chain introduces new international payment options
Jun 01, 2022 07:04 am UTC| Business Economy
CU is one of the leading convenience store chains in South Korea, and in ranking, it is the second-largest in the country based on revenue. Its profits are now expected to grow further after it announced on Tuesday, May...
FamilyMart collaborates with 450-year-old teahouse for Uji matcha green tea frappe
May 31, 2022 23:13 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
FamilyMart has teamed up with Kanbayashi Shunsho, a tea purveyor with 450 years of history, to release a luxurious matcha frappe bursting with Uji matcha. Based on a survey that showed matcha was the most desired flavor...
Ricoh launches digital camera that's waterproof up to 14 meters
May 31, 2022 23:12 pm UTC| Business Economy Life
Ricoh Imaging Co Ltd has launched the Ricoh WG-80 digital compact camera that is waterproof to a depth of 14 meters for up to two hours of continuous operation that sells for 42,800 yen. Featuring a compact, lightweight...
UFC retains BT Sport coverage in new multi-year UK rights deal
May 31, 2022 22:41 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
The Ultimate Fighting Championship extended its multi-year UK and Ireland broadcast partnership with BT Sport, covering all of the promotions live events, including UFC Fight Nights, and other shoulder programs. UFC PPV...
ESPN to air Basketball World Cups in Australia
May 31, 2022 22:41 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) and Disney agreed on a four-year Australian broadcast partnership, which includes ESPN broadcasting in Australia all Fiba international, including the 2022 and 2023 World...
Cargill opens $21 million House of Chocolate in Belgium
May 31, 2022 22:41 pm UTC| Life Business Economy
Cargill has opened a $21 million, 6,200-square-meter House of Chocolate at its existing chocolate production facility in Mouscron, Belgium. A chocolate experience center, a pilot plant with sensory expertise, and a...
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