Emily Bevard News
Asda, RangeMe partner to ‘introduce new products’ in stores
By Emily Bevard | Nov 6, 2021
UK-based grocer Asda and leading product discovery and sourcing platform RangeMe have partnered, hoping to garner additional innovative suppliers and products that are most relevant to their customers’ demand.
Bitcoin skyrockets above $60,000
By Emily Bevard | Oct 20, 2021
Bitcoin skyrocketed above the $60,000 mark late last week, further strengthening investors and traders’ projection that the currency’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) will eventually clear.
‘Content is Queen’: Sherrese Clarke Soares launches HarborView Equity Partners investment firm
By Emily Bevard | Oct 16, 2021
Sherrese Clarke Soares had launched the HarborView Equity Partners investment firm, seeking to expand global investment opportunities in media and entertainment.
Ford suspends production at Hermosillo plant in Mexico
By Emily Bevard | Oct 15, 2021
Ford suspended production at the Hermosillo plant in Mexico Friday, as a shortage of material led to issues in the supply chain.
'Net Zero' Alliance pledges questioned after big banks' ties to oil and gas company surface
By Emily Bevard | Oct 15, 2021
Now that JP Morgan Chase, America's largest bank, has signed a pledge to join the United Nations' “Net Zero" environmental pledge alongside several other giant banks across the globe, records have surfaced that indicate several of the banks recently purchased millions of dollars' worth of bonds from an oil and gas company with a record of past EPA violations.
UTime Limited signs deal with People’s Government of Jiangnan in China to build Nanning production line
By Emily Bevard | Oct 15, 2021
UTime Limited secured a deal with the People's Government of Jiangnan District in China and United Time Technology Co. to establish a production line of smart telecom devices.
Celanese announces surcharge on POM products following ‘unprecedented instability’ in energy markets
By Emily Bevard | Oct 15, 2021
Celanese Corporation has released a worldwide surcharge for partners Amcel, Celcon and Hostaform alongside other polyacetal (POM) products amidst a recent surge in global energy prices.
Huaxing Growth Capital 'grateful' to complete close of USD Fund IV
By Emily Bevard | Oct 15, 2021
China Renaissance's Huaxing Growth Capital completed the first close of its USD Fund IV, according to a release Oct. 7.
Accion Labs recognized with 2021 Stratus Award for cloud computing
By Emily Bevard | Oct 15, 2021
Accion Labs was awarded a 2021 Stratus Award for cloud computing during the Business Intelligence Group’s annual business award program.
Koning partners with Chesa Industries to bring breast CT units to Southeast Asia
By Emily Bevard | Oct 14, 2021
Koning Corporation has initiated a partnership with Chesa Industries LTD to expand its breast computed tomography offerings into clinics across Southeast Asia.
GLS acquires Canadian freight carrier Rosenau Transport to expand reach in Canada
By Emily Bevard | Oct 14, 2021
General Logistics Systems (GLS) has acquired Canadian logistics company Mid-Nite Sun Transportation Ltd. to expand its reach in Canada.
TCL Electronics signs on as official TV partner for Activision’s Call of Duty: Vanguard
By Emily Bevard | Oct 13, 2021
TCL Electronics will be the official TV partner for video game publisher Activision as they near the release of Call of Duty: Vanguard next month.
ViewSonic partners with Hustle Fund to launch 'Acceleration for All Awards’
By Emily Bevard | Oct 13, 2021
ViewSonic, which is based in Brea, California, will team up with Hustle Fund, a venture capital firm with operations in the United States and Singapore, to launch the Acceleration for All Awards, giving entrepreneurs a jump start on their business ideas.
Udemy releases learning skills index, highlighting the most in-demand skills
By Emily Bevard | Oct 10, 2021
Udemy, an online learning and teaching marketplace, released its September 2021 Workplace Learning Skills Index this week, identifying the most in-demand skills in the workplace.
OTTera China expansion brings OTT video to ‘swath of users’
By Emily Bevard | Oct 9, 2021
OTTera has expanded its reach to China, citing ample user, advertising and media publishing opportunities to serve the international market.
Thermo Fisher Scientific to open new manufacturing site in Switzerland
By Emily Bevard | Oct 7, 2021
Thermo Fisher Scientific will open a new manufacturing site in Lengnau, Switzerland, helping advance the development of large-scale biologics manufacturing.
Stagwell announces partnerships, Latin America expansion
By Emily Bevard | Oct 7, 2021
Stagwell announced an expansion of its presence throughout Latin America Sept. 30, following the creation of a new partnership between Allison+Partners and Grupo Garnier.
Adient ends joint venture transactions, allowing the company to 'drive strategy independently in China'
By Emily Bevard | Oct 5, 2021
Adient has closed transactions, ending a joint venture with partner Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems (YF), according to a Sept. 30 press release.
Caesars Entertainment enters into partnership with Clairvest Neem Ventures
By Emily Bevard | Oct 4, 2021
Caesars Entertainment Inc. has signed onto a partnership with Clairvest Neem Ventures (CNV) in its development and operating consortium for a Wakayama Marina City-based world-class integrated resort (IR).
‘We need to move forward’: 500,000 containers stuck at LA port
By Emily Bevard | Oct 4, 2021
With an estimated 500,000 containers on cargo ships at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, CBS LA reports they need to speed up wait times and have help ready to offload the ships.