Carrie Bradon News
AirBnB pledges to double the number of Afghan refugees it will house
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 6, 2021
Since the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan and subsequent fleeing of Afghans seeking political asylum, Airbnb has pledged to house up to 40,000 individuals seeking places to live.
Expro and Frank's merge, creating new company, 'to create a new global leader '
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 5, 2021
Expro Group, an international services company, and Frank’s International N.V., a global oil services company, have merged, taking on the name Expro Group Holdings N.V., and giving them a greater scope of service for their customers.
Activision Blizzard agrees to $18M settlement, CEO Kotick says there's 'no place ... for discrimination, harassment, or unequal treatment '
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 5, 2021
Activision Blizzard is paying an $18 million settlement after being accused by a U.S. government agency of harassment and discrimination, stemming from claims of sexual harassment, retaliation for complaining about such actions and unfair compensation for female employees.
Apple pushes back on cable standard: 'Strict regulation mandating just one type of connector stifles innovation'
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 2, 2021
The European Union has introduced a law to require smartphone and electronics manufacturers to create a standard USB-C charging port on devices, claiming that this would decrease waste as well as simplify life for consumers who have various devices.
DoorDash expansion includes alcohol deliveries: 'We've been able to create more economic opportunities.'
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 1, 2021
DoorDash has announced expansion plans that include branching into alcohol deliveries and more.
Rimini Street Inc. awarded Grand Prize for customer support, 'humbled and honored to receive the Japan IT Institute’s top award'
By Carrie Bradon | Sep 5, 2021
Rimini Street Inc., a global enterprise software product and service provider, has been awarded the Grand Prize for Best Customer Support from the Japan Institute of Information Technology.
Heroes raises $200 million with focus on 'growth plans,' portfolio expansion, diversification
By Carrie Bradon | Sep 2, 2021
London-based ecommerce company Heroes has raised $200 million from American investor Crayhill Capital Management to help fund new global acquisitions and also to double its workforce, a co-founder said in a press release.
Breakthru Beverage names new CEO, citing 'his transparent, compassionate, inspirational leadership'
By Carrie Bradon | Sep 2, 2021
One of the top alcoholic beverage distributors in North America has appointed Tom Bené as the president and CEO of the company, effective Oct. 4.