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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.
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.
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya opens in Mexico
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 9, 2021
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts is opening a new resort in Mexico.
Wolverine Worldwide purchases women’s activewear brand Sweaty Betty for $410 million
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 9, 2021
Footwear company Wolverine Worldwide recently purchased premium women’s activewear brand Sweaty Betty for $410 million.
'We have a love for barbecue': Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens first franchise in Pakistan
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 8, 2021
Dickey's Barbecue Pit recently brought its signature hickory-smoked, Texas-style barbecue to a new franchise location in Lahore, Pakistan.
Poshmark CEO 'delighted' to bring company to India
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 8, 2021
Poshmark, Inc. announced Aug. 2 plans to bring its simple, social, and sustainable shopping experience to India.
'The start of a long journey': American Eagle Outfitters opens first Irish location
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 8, 2021
On August 5, American Eagle Outfitters opened its first store in Ireland at Dublin's Jervis Shopping Centre.
Square acquires Afterpay for $29B to make finances ‘more fair, accessible and inclusive’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Aug 8, 2021
Square is entering the quickly-growing installment loan market with its acquisition of the Australian fintech company Afterpay.
Expanded partnership allows Alteryx, PwC to 'provide analytics automation across every line of business'
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Aug 6, 2021
Analytics automation company Alteryx and professional services network PwC have expanded their strategic relationship to accelerate the digital transformation for organizations across the globe, the companies announced in a press release.
Activists condemn Amazon's humanitarianism as 'opportunistic, empty and hypocritical'
By Savannah Howe | Aug 6, 2021
When civil tensions erupted across the country in the summer of 2020, former Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos was quick to donate $10 million to the Black Lives Matter movement.