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Coinbase receives licensing approval to expand to Germany
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 16, 2021
As the cryptocurrency craze enters yet another wave, Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency buying and selling service, recently announced it is expanding to Germany.
Rain Carbon opens state-of-the-art lab in Germany
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 15, 2021
Rain Carbon Inc., a leading global producer of carbon-based products and advanced materials, is opening a state-of-the-art rubber lab at its production facility located in Duisburg, Germany.
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.
More companies are mandating vaccines for their employees
By Art Benavidez | Aug 15, 2021
With the new Delta variant of the coronavirus surging amongst unvaccinated people in the US, more businesses are mandating that their employees get vaccinated.
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.
AMC+ reaches deal with Verizon; plans launch in Canada
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 15, 2021
Thanks to a deal struck between AMC+ and Verizon, some Verizon customers will now be able to stream TV shows and movies on AMC+ for up to 12 months at no extra charge.
Paramount+ coming to Europe in 2022
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 15, 2021
Paramount+ announced Aug. 5 that it is partnering with ViacomCBS in a collaboration that will allow them to expand their streaming offerings to Europe.
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+.
Tyson Foods sets deadlines for U.S. workforce to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 14, 2021
Tyson Foods has set a deadline for all U.S.-based employees to be fully vaccinated.
Amazon stands behind recent anti-unionizing vote, saying employees voted 'overwhelmingly' against it
By Alexus Barnhart | Aug 12, 2021
Amazon is facing backlash from employees and the public as talk of giving employers the opportunity to unionize took a negative turn.
Economists expect manufacturing industry to stay strong for the rest of 2021
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 12, 2021
Unexpected growth in demand for American-made goods for the month of June has economists seeing a strong manufacturing industry throughout the year.
'You are afraid of them' – Congress rips U.S. sponsors for not denouncing China, Beijing Olympics
By Trina Thomas | Aug 12, 2021
The year 2020 brought forced labor and genocide in China under a global magnifying glass, creating strong reactions from American lawmakers and citizens after many large U.S. corporations refused to denounce the sleeping giant.
After Ben & Jerry's boycott, Unilever 'remains fully committed to our business in Israel'
By Alexus Barnhart | Aug 12, 2021
Not long after the popular, Vermont-based ice-cream maker took a public stand against Israel's displacement of Palestinians, Ben & Jerry's parent company, Unilever, announced it does not support the boycott.
Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo following Senate passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
By Press Release | Aug 11, 2021
Includes historic investment in broadband, provides statutory authorization for MBDA and increases NOAA funding to address climate change
Farhan Faruqui named new CFO at ANZ
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2021
ANZ has announced the appointment of Farhan Faruqui as Chief Financial Officer, effective from October. Mr. Faruqui will report directly to CEO Shayne Elliott and will be based in Melbourne.
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.
ClinChoice expands with Toronto development center
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 10, 2021
A contract research organization announced that it is expending its North American outreach with a location in Greater Toronto, Canada.