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Virgin America Ranked Number One Airline Franchise In 2014: Wichita State University And Embry-Riddle Report
New York City Residents Invited To Vote On Financing Neighborhood Participatory Budgeting Projects
PepsiCo Inc. Replaces Coca-Cola Co. As Primary National Basketball Association Sponsor
PepsiCo Inc. is replacing Coca-Cola Co. as the primary sponsor of the National Basketball Association (NBA), Reuters reports, granting the company rights over its brand and promotional activity.
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Taco Bell Officials Plan To Expand Franchise Services To Include Deliveries
Taco Bell officials are planning to test out a new delivery service later this year available at all franchise locations, Nation's Restaurant News reports.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. Officials Mull Over Buyout And Joint Venture Expansion Plans
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. Chief Executive Officer Stefano Pessina revealed during a conference call with analysts on Thursday that company officials are moving forward with expansion plans including a possible buyout or joint venture.
Google’s YouTube Kids Application Under Pressure From Child Advocacy Groups
Google's new YouTube Kids application is facing opposition from a group of child advocacy organizations claiming its advertising features are deceptive and unfair.
Royal Dutch Shell Officials Explore BG Group PLC Acquisition Options
Royal Dutch Shell officials are mulling over plans to acquire BG Group PLC, a multinational gas and oil company based in the United Kingdom, in what could be one of the year's largest petroleum buyout deals, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Starbucks Expects To Spend $250 Million To Help 25,000 Employees Pay Full Cost Of Online Degree
Starbucks expects to spend up to $250 million to help approximately 25,000 employees pay for the full cost of an online degree offered by the Arizona State University.
Proposed FedEx Takeover Of TNT Express Valued At $4.8 Billion
FedEx is proposing a takeover of TNT Express, an international courier delivery service based in the Netherlands, in a deal worth $4.8 billion, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Walmart President And CEO Greg Foran Announces New Measures To Reduce Commodity Prices
Walmart President and Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran has announced new measures aimed at reestablishing price gaps over its rivals in an attempt to remain competitive as global commodity prices continue to drop.
GoDaddy Inc. Officials Raise $460 Million Following Initial Public Offering
GoDaddy Inc. officials have raised $460 million from selling 23 million class shares priced at $20 following its initial public offering (IPO), Reuters reports.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Leadership Seeks To Protect Copaxone Profits From Competitor Brands
The leadership of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., the world's largest generic drug manufacturer in the world, is looking to protect profits made from Copaxone against competitor brands.