Footwear maker Crocs Inc to cut sourcing sourcing U.S. products from China to 10% in 2020, down from 30%. In a significant development, footwear maker Crocs Inc stated, it aims to cut the amount of U.S. products that it sources… Read More ›
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Little impact on hard Brexit: Nestle’s Europe chief
For Nestle, Britain represents its 5th biggest market. In a significant development, Swiss food giant Nestle’s European chief Marco Settembri disclosed, Brexit will have a “very limited effect” on its British business. “We don’t see any disruption in the business,”… Read More ›
Amazon.com Inc exists food delivery business in U.S.
This appears to be a tactical retreat. Amazon is very much interested in the food delivery business. In a significant development that underscores the intensity of the competition existing in the food delivery business, Amazon.com Inc stated it will end… Read More ›
China Will Retaliate Is Trade War Is Escalated By US
China’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it would take firm measures in response to any possible measures by the United States which would escalate the ongoing trade war between the two countries. The Chinese statement followed threats from the… Read More ›
Roche announces changes to its board and executive leadership
The Swiss drugmaker’s board is seeing some reshuffles, including on at its diagnostics business, which had been held by Michael Heuer on an interim basis. On Tuesday, Swiss drugmaker Roche announced changes to its board and executive leadership. Longtime director… Read More ›
Brazil’s Petroleo Brasileiro SA receives $68.20M as part of Braskem’s plea agreement: securities filing
The total amount recovered by Brazil’s state-controlled oil company so far amounts to nearly 828 million reais, shows the securities filing. According to a securities filing late on Monday, Brazil’s state-controlled oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA disclosed, it has received… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin Corp wins $542 million U.S. defense contract
The contract is for the modification to the presidential helicopter replacement program. As per a statement from the Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Corp’s Sikorsky Aircraft Corp has been awarded a $542 million U.S. defense contract, which entails a modification to the… Read More ›
Private equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC acquires Shutterfly for $2.7 billion
Shutterfly’s business has become increasingly commoditized and competitive, forcing it to explore a sale. Apollo Global Management LLC, a private equity firm, has agreed to acquire U.S. digital imaging company Shutterfly Inc for $2.7 billion, including the company’s $900 million… Read More ›
Britain must stop funding fossil fuel projects abroad: lawmakers
Not only is such funding not aligned with Britain’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gases and carries risks for taxpayers but also as a result of stricter emission reduction targets, and as renewable energy becomes cheaper, companies could be left with… Read More ›
European trade vehicle for business with Iran is ready: German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas
Instex – the European trade vehicle is a barter system that circumvents U.S. sanctions. On Monday, in a significant development, Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas stated, all the formal requirements for a European payment system for barter-based trade with Iran… Read More ›