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Netflix Increases Most Popular Plan by $1, Cover the Cost of Licensing Shows and Funding Original Programs
Walmart Names New CFO, Charles Holley to Retire by End of Year
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has appointed Brett Biggs, the executive vice president and CFO of Walmart International, to be the successor of Charles Holloway, the company’s CFO, according to a press release issued by Wal-Mart. The appointment of Biggs will be effective on Dec. 31, 2015, the date Holloway will be retiring as Wal-Mart’s CFO.
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Amazon Launches Handmade at Amazon, Provides Customers, Artisans Store for Handcrafted Items
Amazon.com announced in a press release that it has launched Handmade at Amazon, a new store that features genuinely handmade items that are crafted and sold directly by artisans. The new store provides customers with a store to buy genuinely handcrafted items and for artisans to feature them.
Southwest Launches 'Transfarency Campaign', Highlights Airlines Lack of Unexpected Fees to Passengers
Southwest Airlines is launching its new advertising campaign that will focus on the airlines low fare philosophy and its lack of unexpected bag fees, change fees, or any hidden fees, according to a press release issued by the airline. The new ad campaign will be called “Transfarency.”
Marissa Webb Stepping Down as Creative Director of Banana Republic, Sales Continue to Slide
Marissa Webb, the executive vice president and creative director of Banana Republic, is stepping down from her post after just 18 months in the job, according to a report from The New York Times. The sales of Banana Republic continue to drop, showing that Webb was unable to bring about a sales rebound.
U.S. Unemployment Claims Fall More Than Expected, Near 42-Year Low
A press release from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has shown that the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits is at 263,000 for the week that ended on October 3, 2015. The seasonally adjusted figure came out lower than expected and has nearly approached the 42-year low.
Peet's Coffee to Acquire Stumptown Coffee, Both Companies Will Still Operate Independently but Stumptown Getting Access to Peet's Resources and Scale
Peet’s Coffee & Tea announced in a press release that they will be acquiring the ownership of Stumptown Coffee Roasters from its shareholders, including TSG Partners LLC, who holds a majority stake at Stumptown Coffee. Both companies will still continue to operate independently from each other with Peet’s Coffee providing Stumptown Coffee with full access to its resources and scale.
Gannett to Acquire Journal Media Group for about $280 Million, Enhances Gannett's Portfolio in U.S., Increase Digital Audience
Gannett Co., Inc., owner of USA Today, has announced in a press release that it will be acquiring Journal Media Group, Inc. for approximately $280 million, net of acquired cash. The acquisition will enhance Gannett’s portfolio in the U.S. and increase its digital audiences.
Lumber Liquidators to Pay $10 Million in Fines, Part of Settlement for Lacey Act Investigation
Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. will be paying a combined total of $10 million in fines to the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (ENRD), according to a press release issued by Lumber Liquidators. The payment is part of a settlement that Lumber Liquidators reached with the ENRD in the former’s compliance with the Lacey Act, a U.S. conservation law regarding the protection of plants, fish, and wildlife.
Jet.com Drops 50 Annual Membership Fee Due to High Adoption Rate of Smart Cart
Marc Lore, the CEO and founder of Jet.com, an online marketplace that is trying to rival Amazon and Costco, said in a blog post that they will be dropping the $50 annual membership fee that they are supposed to charge customers once the free-trial ends. The reason for the change was due to the high adoption rate of its Smart Cart, a feature that lowers prices for each items added.
Diageo and Heineken Swap Assets, Brings Increased Focus to their Respective Beer Businesses
Diageo has sold its shares in Desnoes & Geddes Limited and in Guinness Anchor Berhad to Heineken while also acquiring Heineken’s shares in Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited, according to a press release issued by Diageo. The transaction brings increased focus to each company’s respective beer businesses in Jamaica, Malaysia, Singapore and Ghana.
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