On Wednesday, in a statement Adecco Group said, it has agreed to acquire AKKA Technologies for $2.4 billion (2 billion euros) and merge it with its own Modis tech brand. The acquisition’s synergy stems from the fact that AKKA’s its… Read More ›
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PepsiCo rebrands ‘Aunt Jemima’ pancakes, syrup as Pearl Milling Company
In a statement PepsiCo Inc said, its pancake mix and syrup products will henceforth be sold under the “Pearl Milling Company” name; the development comes in the wake of the company dropping its “Aunt Jemima” brand logo in 2020 due… Read More ›
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific cuts 18% of workforce midst coronavirus pandemic
According to a report from the South China Morning Post on Tuesday, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd stated it will cut 18% of its worforce, which amounts to 6,000 jobs, to help it weather the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this… Read More ›
Chevron Corp sues Australian fuel supplier Ampol Ltd over alleged breach of trademark license deal
In a statement on Tuesday, Australian fuel supplier Ampol Ltd said, Chevron Corp has launched court proceedings against alleging breaches of a trademark license deal through which previously it used to use the company’s “Caltex” brand. According to Chevron, these… Read More ›
World’s biggest spirit maker Diageo raises $2.5 billion from bond offering
On Tuesday, the world’s largest spirits maker, Diageo, launched a $2.5 billion bond offering weeks after suspending its share buyback programme in response to the coronavirus crisis. Diageo, whose brand of whiskey includes Johnnie Walker, said, the offering will be… Read More ›
Tesla extends profit run backed on record deliveries
Tesla has posted its second quarterly profit in a row following a record number of vehicle deliveries; it said it expects to deliver more than 500,000 units in 2020. With the news reaching the market on Wednesday, the electric carmaker’s… Read More ›
Philippines’ Jollibee Foods Corp acquires Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for $100 million
Jollibee Foods Corp is the biggest fastfood chain in the Philippines. On Wednesday, Philippines’ Jollibee Foods Corp stated it is in the process of acquiring Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, a U.S. brand, for $100 million. In a financial disclosure… Read More ›
Papa John’s International Inc replaces KPMG with EY as its auditors
This is not a routine change of financial auditors… In a development that will certainly raise eyebrows, according to a regulatory filing by Papa John’s International Inc, it has dismissed KPMG LLP as its financial auditor and has appointed Ernst… Read More ›
Kraft Heinz launches sale of its baby food brand Plasmon
Plasmon is best known for its baby biscuits made with powdered milk, minerals and vitamins. Kraft Heinz is selling the Italy-focussed brand in order to cater to other brands in its basket which have more of a global each. On… Read More ›
Britain’s Lotus car to be made in Geely’s new plant in China
Geely is aiming to emulate luxury carmakers whose SUVs have so far done well in the Chinese market. But given that China’s auto-market has shrunk for the first time in two decades as well as low sales in 2018, Geely’s… Read More ›