US Business
Adidas Probes Allegations of Corruption in China
Adidas is investigating potential compliance violations in China after an anonymous letter alleged senior executives in the country received millions of euros in kickbacks.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Roberto Cavalli Bets on Bold Designs, Taylor-Swift Effect for Turnaround
Italian luxury-fashion label Roberto Cavalli is shunning quiet luxury and China, two of the industry’s most powerful engines, in its attempt to make a comeback—with a little help from Taylor Swift.
US Business
ING Outlines Mid-Term Targets
ING expects to grow its income and for its return on equity to rise in the mid-term, as the lender detailed its financial targets to 2027.
US Business
Finnish Insurer Sampo to Buy Topdanmark For $4.7 Billion
Sampo has agreed to buy Danish rival Topdanmark for $4.7 billion in an all-share deal, consolidating its position in the property and casualty insurance market.
US Business
A Day in the Life of a California Fast-Food Manager Who Makes Up to $174,000
Mandated pay boosts for workers are helping reduce turnover at chains.
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Remembering Beloved Joplin Public Library Teen Services Librarian, Beth Snow
(Joplin, MO) – It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce Beth Snow, beloved Teen Services Librarian of Joplin Public Library, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2024, after a long battle […]
Government
City of Joplin’s Offices Closed for Juneteenth Holiday on Wednesday, June 19
The City of Joplin’s offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. This includes the MAPS transportation services and the Recycling Center. All City services will resume their regularly […]
US Business
Electric-Vehicle Startup Fisker Files for Bankruptcy
Fisker ran out of cash after a failed effort to change its business model and find a financial savior.
US Business
Zyn Nicotine Pouch Maker Halts Sales on Its Website
Sales were halted after Swedish Match North America received a subpoena regarding the sales of banned flavored nicotine pouches.
US Business
Tesla Sues EV-Battery Supplier Over Alleged Disclosure of Trade Secrets
According to the lawsuit, Matthews International allegedly improperly filed patent applications incorporating Tesla’s trade secrets without the electric-car maker’s consent.