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Shoppers Are Picky Heading Into Black Friday. Retailers Could Win or Lose Big.

November 24, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Shoppers Are Picky Heading Into Black Friday. Retailers Could Win or Lose Big.
Companies say shoppers are still buying, but they want a deal.

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‘Wicked’ Flies High on Big Screen, With $114 Million Opening Weekend

November 24, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ‘Wicked’ Flies High on Big Screen, With $114 Million Opening Weekend
Fans clad in pink and green flocked to the musical’s film adaptation. “Gladiator II” pulled in audiences eager to see Colosseum brawls.

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This Battery Startup Raised $15 Billion. Then It Went Bust.

November 24, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on This Battery Startup Raised $15 Billion. Then It Went Bust.
Sweden’s Northvolt was once a darling of the battery industry and Europe’s best hope for competing with China’s dominant battery makers.

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Unilever to Double Down on India Under New Strategic Shift

November 24, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Unilever to Double Down on India Under New Strategic Shift
CEO Hein Schumacher said India is the best opportunity for Unilever over the next couple of years and will be the key for all its group businesses.

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Generative AI: Separating Hype From Reality

November 24, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Generative AI: Separating Hype From Reality
The technology may transform business. But it clearly isn’t there yet.

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Honeywell to Sell Personal Protective Equipment Unit for $1.33 Billion

November 24, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Honeywell to Sell Personal Protective Equipment Unit for $1.33 Billion
Honeywell International has agreed to sell its personal-protective-equipment business to a private-equity firm’s portfolio company for $1.33 billion in cash.

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Northvolt CEO Peter Carlsson Steps Down

November 24, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Northvolt CEO Peter Carlsson Steps Down
The Swedish battery maker said Carlsson will become a senior adviser as the company enters U.S. bankruptcy and initiates a debt restructuring. The search for a new chief executive is underway.

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Japanese Chip Maker Kioxia Plans Tokyo Market Debut

November 24, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Japanese Chip Maker Kioxia Plans Tokyo Market Debut
Kioxia plans to raise more than $740 million in its initial public offering, seeking growth capital to meet rising demand for chips used in artificial intelligence and data centers.

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7-Eleven, the Slurpee and a $47 Billion Takeover Battle

November 22, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on 7-Eleven, the Slurpee and a $47 Billion Takeover Battle
The convenience chain is at the center of a bidding war between would-be buyers on two continents. Here’s why they’re hungry for it.

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He Bought a Sub Shop as a Teen. Now He’s Selling Jersey Mike’s for $8 Billion.

November 22, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on He Bought a Sub Shop as a Teen. Now He’s Selling Jersey Mike’s for $8 Billion.
Peter Cancro started slinging subs at his local shop at 14. Now he’s selling the national chain he built to Blackstone.

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