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Ziebart makes international moves to leverage auto industry market
By Trina Thomas | Aug 15, 2021
An automotive aftermarket service corporation has signed numerous franchise agreements that will grow its presence locally and internationally.
Planet Fitness to expand in Mexico, add 80 new locations
By Trina Thomas | Aug 15, 2021
Planet Fitness will expand operations in Mexico over the next five years though a franchise agreement with Fitness Para Todos.
Foot Locker acquires WSS, Atmos: ‘Both transactions reflect our commitment to our growth strategy’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Aug 15, 2021
American footwear chain Foot Locker will purchase two smaller shoe retail chains, one from California and one based in Japan.
Hilton to open three new beachfront hotels in Mexico
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 15, 2021
Global hospitality chain Hilton Hotels recently acquired three new locations in Mexico.
Disney announces new animation studio in Vancouver, expansion in Burbank, to support Disney+
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 14, 2021
Disney has made it known that it has no plans to slow down its ambitious expansion any time soon, especially when it comes to creating new content for Disney+.
China-based businesses now required to report ‘potential actions by the Chinese government’
By Karla Florez | Aug 10, 2021
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is changing the requirements for China-based companies to be listed on U.S. stock exchanges.
Lawmakers urge NBA players to cut ties with Chinese companies using slave labor
By Art Benavidez | Aug 10, 2021
Concerns are once again growing among U.S. politicians about NBA players who have endorsement deals with Chinese companies accused of using forced labor.
CEO hopes Depop acquisition will make Etsy 'the choice of the next generation'
By Alexus Barnhart | Aug 9, 2021
Etsy CEO Josh Silverman has announced the purchase of Depop, a popular second-hand clothing marketplace app in the UK, for $1.62 billion.
Penn National Gaming ponies up $2 billion to acquire Score Media and Gaming
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 9, 2021
Penn National Gaming announced that it has acquired Score Media and Gaming for $2 billion in cash and stock, according to a company press release.
Goods trade deficit widens on imports to $91.2 billion
By Christina Heath | Aug 1, 2021
Despite a rise in economic activity, the U.S. trade deficit in goods rose in June, according to a Reuters article.
The impact of China's national security laws and human rights violations on the cost of doing business in Hong Kong and Xinjiang
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 25, 2021
Electronic surveillance without warrants, surrender of corporate and customer data to the Chinese government and increasing pressure from the international community against China's abuse and detainment of the Uyghur population is driving up the cost of doing business in China.
Circle Internet Financial 'growing globally,' expanding in Bermuda, company COO says
By Karen Kidd | Jul 22, 2021
Circle Internet Financial's recently announced plans to provide payments and financial infrastructure for internet businesses and expand operations in Bermuda are a sign of things to come, a company executive said in a recent news release.
As China cracks down tech companies, U.S. markets brace for impact
By David Hutton | Jul 21, 2021
A crackdown by the Chinese government on its own tech companies listing on American stock exchanges could have a ripple effect that could impact U.S. investors.
Biden adds 10 more Chinese companies to economic blacklist
By Trina Thomas | Jul 21, 2021
The Biden Administration added 10 more Chinese companies to the economic blacklist as a result of alleged abuse of human rights and high-tech surveillance in Xinjiang, Reuters reported on July 8.
Milan branch of AIT Worldwide Logistics moves to larger facility
By Trina Thomas | Jul 19, 2021
AIT Worldwide Logistics, a global supply chain solutions provider, has relocated its Milan team to a larger facility within Lainate, a municipality of Milan.
Pew Research Center survey of 17 countries finds negative opinion of China on individual freedoms
By David Hutton | Jul 16, 2021
A recent survey of 17 nations in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific asking if China respects individual liberties found overwhelmingly negative views.
Walmart continues to empower MSMEs through Vriddhi Cares, providing telecare services
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 15, 2021
Walmart recently expanded Vriddhi, its online business advice program in India, with Vriddhi Cares, to provide telecare services and health guidance to employees and family members of its suppliers in a country hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Robert L. Greener announces associated law offices in Europe and South America
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 14, 2021
The law office of Robert L. Greener P.C. recently announced the expansion of its associated offices into Europe and South America in a press release last month.
Commerce Department bureau: Nation's monthly international trade deficit hit $71.2 billion in May
By David Hutton | Jul 9, 2021
Over the last several years the trade pendulum has continued to swing toward a deeper deficit for the United States, and that trend continued in May, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Functional food market expected to grow to $268 billion worldwide by 2027, says Allied Market Research
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 8, 2021
The functional food market is projected to grow significantly within the next six years, driven by global consumer demand for more nutritious food, a market research group predicts.