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Retail Zombies Haunt Industry
Wall Street Journal - 15 Feb 2017 12:03
The lengthy list of retailers teetering on the edge of bankruptcy but not being allowed to die is holding the rest of the industry back.
H1B visa tweaks give IT firms chance to focus on domestic market: Mukesh Ambani
livemint.com - 15 Feb 2017 16:33Why some fintech firms are saying no thanks to OCC charter
American Banker - 15 Feb 2017 23:08
Some fintech firms are flatly rejecting the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's creation of a charter for such firms, citing fears that it will come with too many strings attached.
SoftBank's Big Fortress Takeover Is A Bet On Infrastructure, Senior Housing And Mortgages
Forbes - 15 Feb 2017 16:18
SoftBank's Masayoshi Son is buying private equity giant Fortress Investment Group, which has expanded in areas such as senior housing and infrastructure in recent years.
Damage from scandal continues to mount at Lending Club
American Banker - 15 Feb 2017 07:08
The San Francisco online lender reported a $32 million loss in the fourth quarter, which brought red ink for the full year to $146 million.
Economic Report: U.S. retail sales sizzle in January
Market Watch - 15 Feb 2017 16:19
Most U.S. retailers posted strong sales in January, even beleaguered department stores, perhaps a sign that higher consumer confidence since the election has encouraged Americans to spend more, at last temporarily. Retai...
Defense contractor will fund water cleanup in California
News Observer - 15 Feb 2017 20:53
A defense industry contractor has agreed to pay $700,000 or more each year to treat contaminated groundwater in Southern California. West Valley Water District in Rialto says a settlement with …
How to Growth Hack Your Startup's AngelList Profile
inc - 15 Feb 2017 16:00
Just a few tweaks to your AngelList profile can pique the interest of an investor who may have otherwise overlooked you.
Japan's SoftBank to buy Fortress Investment for $3.3 billion
News Observer - 15 Feb 2017 05:48
Japanese telecommunications, internet and solar company SoftBank Group Corp. is buying U.S. investment company Fortress Investment Group for $3.3 billion. The deal was announced by both sides Wednesday. New York-based �...
5 World-Class Thinkers Share Their Productivity Hacks
inc - 15 Feb 2017 21:07
Work smarter, not harder.
Arkansas-based Tyson Foods announces new leadership team
Miami Herald - 15 Feb 2017 16:33
Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is shaking up its top leadership team. The Springdale-based meat company announced Tuesday that long-time executives Donnie King, Sara Lilygren and Gary Cooper will be leaving the …
How Much Is a 'Shark Tank' Appearance Worth? About $7 Million for This Entrepreneur
inc - 15 Feb 2017 16:30
In the year after his 'Shark Tank' appearance and an investment by Mark Cuban, Shaan Patel's company grew sales from $600,000 to $7 million. Here's how.
US retail sales rise in January, led by gas and restaurants
ABC News - 15 Feb 2017 16:28
Americans increased their spending at restaurants and gasoline stations in January, pushing up overall retail sales even as auto buying fell
7 Important Reasons Not to Ignore Facebook Advertising
inc - 15 Feb 2017 20:11
If you're not using Facebook advertising, then you're missing out on huge growth opportunities.
Chesapeake Energy to boost drilling budget, rig count
Miami Herald - 15 Feb 2017 16:21
Chesapeake Energy Corp. has announced plans to increase its drilling budget and rig count in 2017, saying that confidence is growing in the hard-hit energy market. The Oklahoma City-based company …
3 Tax Tips For Those In The Sharing Economy
Forbes - 15 Feb 2017 04:52
With the tax deadline approaching, it's a good idea to start thinking about how to make sure you do not get caught off-guard when filling out your return.
Tape Emerges Of Labor Sec. Nom's Ex-Wife Alleging Abuse On 'Oprah' In 1990 (VIDEO)
TPM - 15 Feb 2017 20:19
Politico on Wednesday published what had been until now a missing tape of the ex-wife of President Donald Trump's nominee for labor secretary alleging in a 1990 taping of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that he had abused her d...
Biggest investor in Fla.'s Seacoast plans to slash stake
American Banker - 15 Feb 2017 20:08
CapGen, once a vocal critic of management, will cut its holdings to as little as 3% of shares outstanding.
7 Ecommerce Trends for Retailers in 2017
The Huffington Post - 15 Feb 2017 19:26
Here is a list of top 7 ecommerce trends that should be on every retailer's radar for 2017. 1. Mobile, Mobile, Mobile-- The growth of mobile is hard to overstate. In fact, it has gone beyond a trend and has become a key ...
The pharma industry is worried about Trump's push for radical shift at the FDA
Business Insider - 15 Feb 2017 16:32
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Mass Exodus: How to Plan for the Silver Wave of Retirements
inc - 15 Feb 2017 16:18
Take these steps to protect your organization from brain drainbefore your most senior employees retire.
How To Establish A World-Class Corporate Brand Licensing Program
Forbes - 15 Feb 2017 16:18
A well-functioning corporate licensing program can help a brand to expand into new categories and territories, adapting to new trends and a changing marketplace. However, setting up such a program takes hard work and ong...