US Business
PepsiCo and Carrefour End Food Fight, Returning Snacks and Drinks to Shelves
Food giant and one of Europe’s largest grocers said they had reached a deal for PepsiCo products to return to stores in France.
Month: April 2024
Education
Sixty-Seven Joplin Educators Nominated for 39th Annual Golden Apple Awards
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and Liberty Utilities are pleased to announce that nominations were received for 67 Joplin educators for the 2024 Golden Apple Awards! For 39 years, the Golden […]
Entertainment
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host Downtown Now Event on April 10
(Joplin, MO) – The Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) will hold their next quarterly Downtown Now event on Wednesday, April 10 at 5:00 pm. Downtown Now is for downtown business owners, residents, or just lovers of […]
Entertainment
Joplin Little Theatre’s Spotlight for April 2024
This month, Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) has information about their upcoming show in May as well as details on their 2024 Children’s Theatre Workshop! Read more from their e-newsletter below. JLT Presents Promises, Promises Join JLT for […]
US Business
Flexis Joint Venture Names New CEO
Flexis, the electric-van joint venture formed by Volvo, Renault and CMA has named Philippe Divry as its chief executive.
US Business
Alibaba Ramps Up Share Buybacks
The Chinese e-commerce giant staged its second highest quarterly buyback on record, spending $4.8 billion on shares in the first three months of 2024.
US Business
Kweichow Moutai 2023 Net Profit Jumped on Stronger Sales
Chinese liquor giant Kweichow Moutai says it is aiming for continuous sales growth this year after posting a 19% rise in 2023 net profit on stronger sales.
US Business
Disney Vote Is a Referendum on Bob Iger’s Many CEO Contract Extensions
The entertainment giant’s past handling of Iger’s succession is a key criticism that Trian Partners has raised in pushing for board seats.
US Business
Amazon to Remove ‘Just Walk Out’ Checkout Technology at U.S. Grocery Stores
The system uses cameras and sensors to charge customers after they leave stores.
Nonprofit
Connect2Culture Seeking Volunteers for Future Events
Connect2Culture (C2C) is looking for volunteers to help out at their upcoming performances. The jobs are easy, fun, and don’t require too much time. Also, all volunteers get special, discounted ticket perks for their service! […]