CVS is shutting 900 outlets in the US and here's why
Nov 22, 2021 10:07 am UTC| Business Economy
CVS is the biggest drug store chain in the United States, but it appears the business is not doing well as traditional pharmacies are said to be on the decline. As a result, the company decided to close down most of its...
Popeyes launches plant-based sandwich in the UK
Nov 22, 2021 10:03 am UTC| Business Economy
Popeyes UK is now offering plant-based sandwiches in its stores across the country. The release of the burger chains Creole Red Bean Sandwich was revealed by LIVEKINDLY Collective after announcing it has signed an...
Marks & Spencer to bring its food products to Costa Coffee cafes
Nov 22, 2021 09:46 am UTC| Business Economy
Marks Spencer will start selling its food products in Costa Coffee outlets after both camps signed a deal for collaboration. The British retailer announced last weekend that starting in spring of 2022, it will be selling...
Ford, Rivian scrap plans for joint electric vehicle development
Nov 22, 2021 09:43 am UTC| Business Economy
Ford and Rivian were previously reported to have joined forces and agreed to develop electric vehicles together. However, this will not push through anymore after scrapping the plan late last week. It was reported that...
CJ ENM buying stake in 'La La Land' production Hollywood company Endeavor Content
Nov 22, 2021 06:53 am UTC| Business Economy
CJ ENM, a Korean entertainment company, is acquiring a controlling stake in Endeavor Content, the production company behind the popular musical film La La Land as well as Manchester by the Sea and The Night Manager. The...
A Twosome Place Korean coffee chain acquired by Carlyle Group
Nov 22, 2021 05:34 am UTC| Business Economy
A Twosome Place, a coffee house chain based in South Korea, has been purchased by Carlyle Asia Partners V, the buyout and strategic investment unit of The Carlyle Group. The deal involves 100% acquisition of Koreas...
Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young keeps Adidas shoes flying off shelves with new snakeskin colorway
Nov 21, 2021 22:07 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young debuted the Snakeskin colorway of the Adidas Trae Young 1 in a game against the Charlotte Hornets last Saturday. The slippery colorway was first seen online a few weeks ago. So far,...
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