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Starbucks announces Brian Niccol as new CEO

Starbucks announced that Brian Niccol will become chairman and chief executive officer starting September 9, 2024, while Rachel Ruggeri will serve as interim CEO until then. Additionally, Mellody Hobson will transition from board chair to lead independent director.

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Amazon improves workplace safety

Amazon reports that the company’s recordable incident rate (RIR), which reflects work-related injuries requiring more than basic first-aid treatment, has improved by 30% since 2019 and by 8% year over year (YoY). Amazon has released the data as part of its pledge to be more transparent with its operations.

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WiPro appoints Chief Operating Officer

Wipro has announced the appointment of Sanjeev Jain as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), succeeding Amit Choudhary. Jain, who joined the company in 2023, will assume his new role following Choudhary's departure.


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The Better Fish celebrates partnership anniversary with Fair Trade USA

At the Seafood Expo North America (SENA) 2024, Australis Aquaculture and Fair Trade USA hosted an event to underscore their partnership. The attendees were given the opportunity to learn about various Better Fish varieties, including Lemon Herb Butter Barramundi, Crispy Barramundi Fish Tenders, and Simply Skinless Barramundi Fillets in the Wavemaker’s Zone.


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Colliers Project Leaders- Middle East names new managing director

Yamin Shihab has ascended to the position of managing director at Colliers Project Leaders, following a tenure of over 12 years with the company. As of February 22nd, he will be responsible for spearheading new business development and operations in the Middle East.


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Sanoat Energetika Guruhi acquires CGC Lubricants Italy

Sanoat Energetika Guruhi (Saneg), Uzbekistan’s largest privately-held oil and gas company, has recently strengthened its position in the lubricants industry through a strategic cooperation agreement with CGC Lubricants Italy. The latter is known for producing automotive and industrial oils and lubricants.


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Davos Communications Summit happening in April

The Davos Communication Summit, a prominent event in the public relations (PR) industry, is set to take place on April 11 and 12 in Davos, Switzerland. The summit offers attendees the chance to network, engage in discussions with PR experts, and delve into pertinent issues such as artificial intelligence's influence on PR strategies.


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Borealis Foods announces start of trading on NASDAQ

Borealis Foods has announced that it will commence trading on NASDAQ this week, following the completion of a business combination with Oxus Acquisition Corp.


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Conagra Brands, Dolly Parton enter exclusive partnership for new product line in retail foods

Building on the success of the partnership between country superstar Dolly Parton and Duncan Hines, Conagra Foods has decided to expand Parton's brand. The new line will encompass refrigerated, grocery, frozen, and snack items.


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MedImpact Healthcare Systems announces acquisition of Elixir Solutions

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, an independent health solutions, technology, and pharmacy benefit management provider now in its 35th year, has announced the acquisition of Elixir Solutions, a company specializing in pharmacy benefits and services.


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Believe Co Partners announces new CEO

Simon is set to join the team at its New York City office starting Tuesday, Feb. 20. As CEO, he will be leading a team of over 300 employees across the United States.


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Curtis Packaging Corporation, H.O. Persiehl announce strategic partnership

The American and German packaging companies, with a combined 350 years of expertise, are set to merge. The partnership is expected to bring together the traditions of family business, creativity, innovation, and environmental stewardship. The merger aims to elevate luxury packaging with a focus on environmentally friendly and high-quality products.


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Rio Tinto CEO speaks out on plane crash that killed 6

A tragic plane crash in Canada's Northwest Territories took the lives of six individuals earlier this week. Mining corporation Rio Tinto confirmed that four of the deceased were employees en route to a company diamond mine when the disaster occurred.


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Boeing appoints independent investigator for quality review

Boeing, grappling with a series of issues with its airplanes, has appointed a special advisor to oversee an assessment of the company’s quality management system for commercial airplanes. The chosen individual is retired Navy veteran Admiral Kirkland H. Donald, who will be advising Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun.


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Maropost hires Kristyn Wallace as Country Manager and Vice President of Revenue for Australia

Kristyn Wallace, previously the Regional Vice President of Revenue and Country Manager for Asia Pacific and Japan at Emarsys, has joined Maropost. In her new role, she will be responsible for assisting local retailers in launching and scaling their businesses.


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Fullcast announces successful capital campaign, new leadership

Tech entrepreneur Ryan Westwood has taken the helm at Fullcast as CEO this year, with a vision to transform the company into the first integrated revenue operations platform for a customer’s entire journey.


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Food banks in six states benefit from Smithfield Foods donations through Hungry Homes program

Smithfield Foods' Helping Hungry Homes program has been in operation since 2008. The company initiated this program to donate protein to food banks, disaster relief, and community outreach across the U.S., Poland, Romania, and Mexico. In 2023 alone, Smithfield Foods donated more than 286,000 pounds of ham to food banks.


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Meat producer JBS among companies pledging to reduce emissions in the food industry at COP28

JBS, a prominent player in the food production industry, has joined numerous other companies in making a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This pledge was made at the UN Climate Summit during COP28. The company was not alone in this endeavor as several governments also expressed their intent to prioritize food and agriculture in their efforts to cut down emissions, according to a report from Food Drive.


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The global dating services market to reach an astounding $13 billion by 2028

Research And Markets released a report detailing the exponential growth of the global dating services market during an analysis period of 2023-2028 growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.49%. According to the report, the global dating services market is projected to reach an astounding $13 billion by 2028.


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McCarthy: 'We’re thrilled to finally be able to offer Petted’s invaluable pet health tools to pet parents in Canada'

San Francisco-based Wag! Group, operators of the Wag! app which helps pet owners find local dog walkers, pet sitters, training and more, is expanding its pet care services to an international audience.