Hybe: BTS’ new song ‘Butter’ reportedly increased the company’s market value
Jun 16, 2021 10:02 am UTC| Business Economy
Hybe, formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment, saw its market valuation shoot up to an amazing number after BTS Butter track was released and subsequently dominated all the music charts around the world. The companys value...
Automakers go to trial to challenge Massachusetts' 'Right to Repair' law
Jun 16, 2021 09:33 am UTC| Economy Law Business
Trade group Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing GM, Fiat Chrysler, and several other automakers took the witness stand to contest Massachusetts Right to Repair law requiring automakers to provide expanded...
Starbucks promotes John Culver as new COO as Roz Brewer leaves post
Jun 16, 2021 09:26 am UTC| Business Economy
Starbucks announced on Tuesday, June 15, that it has named John Culver as the companys new chief operating officer. He will be taking over the post that will be vacated by Roz Brewer, who left the firm in...
Wendy's launches ‘Rick and Morty’ beverages on the menu
Jun 16, 2021 09:01 am UTC| Business Economy
Wendys already built a good relationship with Adult Swims Rick and Morty sitcom after collaborations in the past. Now their partnership has been extended, and the fast-food chain is introducing something refreshing for its...
Amazon to launch first cashierless checkout in full-size grocery store in Seattle
Jun 16, 2021 08:21 am UTC| Business Economy
Amazon is opening its newest grocery store in Seattle this week, but unlike the companys other brick and mortar groceries, this is bigger and will feature a cashierless checkout. Amazons massive grocery outlet While...
IKEA France ordered to pay $1 million as fine for spying on employees
Jun 16, 2021 07:29 am UTC| Business Economy
IKEA France was ordered by the local court to pay 1 million or around $1.2 million in fine after investigations concluded that it is guilty of inappropriately using its employee data. The verdict was handed down on...
Ford recalls over 19,000 F-Series Super Duty units for risk of a crash
Jun 16, 2021 06:32 am UTC| Business Economy
Ford Motor issued another recall and this time it is for the select 2021 F-Series Super Duty trucks. It was reported that more than 19,000 units of the said vehicle model are impacted by the latest recall...
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