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World’s largest temp staffing firms Adecco acquires Vettery for undisclosed amount
The move by Adecco, the world’s largest temp staffing firm, will enable it to expand its footprint in the online permanent recruitment space, locally as well as internationally. On Tuesday, Adecco, a staffing company, stated it has acquired Vettery, a… Read More ›
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General Motors proposes debt for equity swap to continue to operate its plants in South Korea
It is yet to be determined how the proposal will impact Korea Development Bank, a state run bank, which holds a 17% stake in GM Korea. According to 4 sources with direct knowledge of the matter, General Motors has offered… Read More ›
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More than 900 KFC stores shut due to shortage of chicken
The issue in KFC’s supply chain occurred when it switched its delivery contract to DHL U.S. fast food restaurant chain, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) stated it has been forced for close hundreds of its stores in Britain due to shortage… Read More ›
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U.S., India, Japan and Australia revive four-way talks to deepen security and economic cooperation in the region
The move, an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, is on the agenda on Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s visit this week to the U.S. where he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump and discuss a range of issues,… Read More ›
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Channel deepens digital push, takes minority stake in Farfetch
With Channel’s core strategy revolving around the exclusivity of its products its digital initiative is likely to differ from that of its peers, including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, who prefer growth through sales, online and offline. On Monday, Channel, a top… Read More ›
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Kraft Heinz meets $1.7 billion cost cutting targets
The food and beverage giant is scheduled to announce its quarterly results later today. Kraft Heinz Co, a U.S. food and beverage firm, disclosed it had met its cost cutting target of $1.7 billion by December 31, 2017. Kraft Heinz,… Read More ›
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Wal-Mart in talks to purchase 40% stake in Flipkart
The strategic move by Wal-Mart represents a direct challenge to Amazon’s strategy of dominating the e-commerce space in India, Asia’s third largest economy. As per two sources familiar with the matter at hand, Wal-Mart Inc is in talks to purchase… Read More ›
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Rupert Stadler, head of VW’s Audi, is likely to be replaced by Winfried Vahland in April 2018
The change in CEO comes midst German prosecutors widening their enquiry into the diesel emissions scandal. On Friday, Bild, a German business daily has reported, the CEO of Audi, Volkswagen’s luxury brand, Rupert Stadler, is most likely to be replaced… Read More ›

