San Francisco-based private equity investment firm Hellman & Friedman has acquired Chicago-based insurance brokerage firm, Hub International, from Apax Partners, in a transaction worth approximately $4.4bn. Commenting on the transaction, ...
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Apple's new iPhone (iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c) pin condition better than expected, three days before the sale, the total sales reached 3 million units. Apple shares rose about 4%. On Friday, Apple sale a new generation of the iPhone ...
New-generation smart phones of Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C began to be on sale in China from September 20, being sold through retail shops of Apple, outlets of China Telecom Corporation Ltd. (NYSE: CHA and SEHK: 0728) and China Unicom ...
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Drink Chia!, an omega-3 superfood chia seed beverage, is set to be launched at all 622 Vitamin Shoppe stores across the US, Puerto Rico and Ontario. The company stated that Drink Chia! contains less calories and sugar and offers benefits, ...
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Charlotte Russe, headquartered in California, has chosen JEBCommerce to manage and grow their affiliate program. Named after the delicious French dessert, Charlotte Russe began its sweet journey in 1975 with the first store opening in ...
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South Korea based automaker Hyundai Motor is planning to recall 20,300 units of its Santa Fe Sport crossover vehicles in the US, over potential problems with front axle. The recall affects 2013 model year Hyundai Santa Fe Sport sports ...
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The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has expanded the amount of chicken products being recalled by the Chilean Ministry of Health over dioxin contamination concerns. After receiving official ...
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Private equity investment firm Hellman & Friedman has agreed to purchase the US-based insurance brokerage firm Hub International from Apax Partners in London, in a deal valued at nearly $4.4bn. It is believed that Apax, a private equity ...
The Wet Seal, Inc., a leading specialty retailer to young women, reported net sales of $137.2 million and a comparable store sales increase of 3.7% for the 13-week period ended August 3, 2013. Fiscal Second Quarter 2013 E-commerce ...
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US-based quick-service chicken concept Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a unit of AFC Enterprises, has introduced new Chicken Waffle Tenders. The new Chicken Waffle Tenders are made with Popeyes' handcrafted, juicy, all white meat chicken ...
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Cache Inc., a specialty chain of women’s apparel stores, announced that Anthony DiPippa (“Tony”) will join the Company as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer on August 7, 2013. Mr. DiPippa, succeeds Margaret ...
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Demandware, Inc., the industry-leading provider of enterprise cloud commerce solutions, announced that Wet Seal, a leading specialty retailer of fashionable and contemporary apparel and accessory items for young women, has selected the ...
The Penske Automotive Group, Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire the Commercial Vehicles Group from Transpacific Industries Group Ltd. for a purchase price of $219 million. The completion of the transaction is subject to normal closing ...
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Sizzler, a US-based restaurant chain, has introduced three new limited time offerings which feature a combination of steak and shrimp. The new limited time offerings include, Steak and Crispy Shrimp Alfredo; Steak and Garlic Shrimp ...
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US-based meat processing firm Pilgrim's Pride is set to shut down its cooking and cold storage facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee within the next two weeks, eliminating 200 jobs at the facilities. The planned closure is a part of the ...
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