Franchise News
Aerojet to Make $2 Billion Bid for United Launch Alliance, Struggling to Remain the Premier Rocket Supplier of Pentagon
McDonald's Fully Transitions to Cage-Free Eggs in All Restaurants in Canada and U.S., Plans to Achieve this Within 10 Years
McDonald’s has announced that they will fully transition to using cage-free eggs to its close to 16,000 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada, according to a press release issued by McDonald’s.
Latest News
Macy's to Test Consumer Electronics Department in Stores, Partners with Best Buy
Macy’s has announced that it will be testing licensed consumer electronics departments in 10 of Macy’s stores that will open in early November 2015, according to a press release issued by Macy’s.
Heineken Acquires 50% of Lagunitas, Builds Strong Foothold in Craft Brewering Category on Global Scale
Heineken N.V. has announced that it has acquired a 50 percent shareholding in Lagunitas Brewing Company, the fifth largest craft brewer in the U.S. by volume, according to a press release issued by Heineken.
Macy's to Close 35 to 40 Underperforming Stores in Early 2016, Optimize its Omnichannel Approach
Macy’s Inc. has announced that it will be closing down 35 to 40 of its underperforming Macy’s stores in early 2016, according to a press release issued by Macy’s.
Los Angeles Times Appoints Timothy Ryan as New Publisher, Austin Beutner Out
The Tribune Publishing Co., the parent of the Los Angeles Times, has announced that they have appointed Timothy E. Ryan as the Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Times and The San Diego-Union Tribune, according to a press release issued by the Tribune Publishing.
United Airlines Names Oscar Munoz as CEO, Henry Meyer III as Chairman Following Jeff Smisek's Resignation
United Continental Holdings, Inc. has announced that Oscar Munoz will be the company’s new CEO and Henry L. Meyer III, the highest independent director in United, is appointed as the non-executive chairman of the board of directors, according to a press release issued by United Airlines.
Google Expands Grocery Delivery Service to U.S. Midwest, Will Include Fresh Goods in Two Cities
Google Inc. is expanding its grocery delivery business to include fresh good in two U.S. cities and the Midwest, to increase traffic to its websites, Bloomberg reported.
Media General Acquires Meredith, Will Be Third Largest Local TV Owner in U.S.
Media General Inc. announced Tuesday that it will buy multimedia company Meredith Corp. for $2.4 billion in cash and stocks to become one of the largest local television owners in the United States.
Verizon To Launch Beta Version Of Mobile Video Service Go90, Purchased In June For $4.4 Billion
Verizon is set to launch a beta version of its newest mobile video service: Go90. Verizon is set to launch a beta version of its newest mobile video service: Go90.
Dollar Tree Opens Central Texas Marketplace Location, Hosts Employee Job Fair
A new Dollar Tree location at the Central Texas Marketplace was installed on Tuesday, signaling the discount variety store chain's expansion in the region. The Central Texas Marketplace is located in Waco.