Gucci, Facebook sue Instagram and FB user for selling counterfeit goods
Apr 28, 2021 06:51 am UTC| Business Economy
Gucci and Facebook have sued an individual who uses social media platforms to sell fake items. In the joint lawsuit that was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, it was alleged that the...
Disney to pull out some of its TV channels in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia
Apr 28, 2021 05:38 am UTC| Business Economy
Disney will start pulling out a number of its TV channels, and this move is said to be part of the companys plan to further develop the streaming services that it offers. Based on the report, the mass media company will...
Heineken faces beer shortages as UK pubs open
Apr 28, 2021 04:22 am UTC| Business Economy
Heineken is facing massive beer shortages due to huge demand as over 10 million returned to UK pubs after its reopening. Two of Heinekens biggest brands, Moretti and Amstel, have been affected, with pubs and bars...
Illegally imported altar wine seized in Quebec
Apr 28, 2021 03:45 am UTC| Business Economy
Cops in Quebec seized bottles of sacramental wine as part of its investigation into altar wine that has allegedly illegally imported into Quebec from other Canadian provinces. The wines were from Bertrand,...
Samsung boosts presence in Indian smartphone market to 20% in Q1
Apr 28, 2021 03:07 am UTC| Economy Business Technology
Samsung Electronics Co. expanded its presence in the Indian smartphone market in the first quarter of the year to 20 percent from 16 percent a year earlier on the back of multiple new handsets and by its focus on the...
Nestle in talks to acquire The Bountiful vitamin company
Apr 27, 2021 10:04 am UTC| Business Economy
Nestle revealed that it is in talks to acquire Bountiful Company, a known supplements, and vitamin maker. This information was shared with the public on Monday, April 26. Nestles confirmation of the possible acquisition...
Sony Music confirms partnership with The Very Good
Apr 27, 2021 09:51 am UTC| Business Economy
Sony Music Entertainment just signed a deal with the Stockholm-based music management and publishing firm recently. The partnership will allow the American company to provide more support for The Very Goods catalog as well...
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