Tony Hsieh, longtime Chief of Zappos, dies at 46
He stepped down from the online shoe retailer and assisted in revitalizing downtown Las Vegas. He died of injuries suffered in a fire. — NYT: Top Stories
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Unilever to acquire SmartyPants Vitamins
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Unilever announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire SmartyPants Vitamins, a U.S.-based Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement company. Based in Los Angeles, SmartyPants Vitamins was founded in 2011 by entrepreneurs Courtney Nichols Gould and Gordon Gould, who
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Hudson announces “Celebrate Books and Booksellers”
The Campaign Celebrates the Power of Reading and Finding Solace in Books Throughout 2020 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hudson Ltd. (NYSE: HUD) (“Hudson” or “Company”), a North American travel experience leader with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist
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Bristol Myers Squibb receives European Commission approval for Opdivo (nivolumab) as second-line treatment for unresectable advanced, recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
First immunotherapy to be approved for a gastroesophageal cancer in the European Union Approval based on Phase 3 ATTRACTION-3 trial showing statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival compared to chemotherapy PRINCETON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$BMY #BMS—Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today
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AstraZeneca’s vaccine announcement bolsters markets: Live business updates
Here’s what you should know: Retailers are permitting clients to select up Black Friday purchases curbside, to keep away from crowding in shops. Credit…Amr Alfiky/The New York Times Black Friday has lengthy been the largest buying day of the 12 months, with doorbuster
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Legend Biotech announces new appointment to the Board of Directors and resignation of Dr. Fangliang Zhang
SOMERSET, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Legend Biotech Corporation (NASDAQ: LEGN) (“Legend Biotech”), a global clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of novel cell therapies for oncology and other indications, announced today that it has appointed Dr. Li Zhu to Legend Biotech’s Board
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Iran closes businesses, curtails travel amid virus surge
People walk in front of closed shops at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, Iran’s main business and trade hub, Satuday, Nov. 21, 2020. Iran on Saturday shuttered businesses and curtailed travel between its major cities, including the capital of Tehran, as it grapples with
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Legacy Acquisition Corp. and Onyx Enterprises Int’l Corp. complete business combination
Combined company renamed PARTS iD, Inc. and will trade on the NYSE American under “ID” NEW YORK & CRANBURY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Legacy Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: “LGC”) (“Legacy”), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, and Onyx Enterprises Int’l Corp. (“Onyx”) the owner and operator
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Magic on 34th street: The world-famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® kicks off the holiday season for millions of television viewers watching safely at home
Reinvented to safely keep spectators in New York City at home and families nationwide glued to their televisions, the 94th edition of the iconic event ushers in the holiday season with a televised celebration featuring giant character balloons, animated floats, incredible street