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MIAMI, USA – Subway, one of the world’s largest restaurant brands, announced its ninth consecutive quarter of positive sales as it continues to execute against its multi-year transformation journey. In the first quarter of 2023, Subway saw positive traffic and double-digit growth in global restaurant same-store sales, driven by its continued focus on menu innovation, modernization of restaurants and improvements to the overall guest experience, including digital. Highlights include: Q1 Global Results, compared to the same period in 2022 12.1 […]

USA / MEXICO – United States trade representative Katherine Tai and department of labor deputy undersecretary for international affairs Thea Lee today announced the resolution of a United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) petition related to a Unique Fabricating facility in Santiago de Querétaro, where workers were denied their rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining. Today’s announcement marks the eighth facility in which the United States has successfully used the RRM to benefit workers. “This […]

Aramark Building Community Day celebrates decade of impact on April 27, 2023 PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$ARMK #AramarkVolunteer—Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) the provider of food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries around the world, will celebrate its 10th annual global day of service, Aramark Building Community Day (ABC Day), on Thursday, April 27. ABC Day engages thousands of volunteers, from 13 countries, who dedicate their time, energy, and expertise to service projects in their local neighborhoods. This ABC Day, Aramark volunteers will participate […]

IMF Podcast WASHINGTON, USA – Economists often share a common understanding of the world based on their training and what they’ve learned from other like-minded professionals. In this podcast, author and Financial Times journalist, Gillian Tett says anthropology offers insights into public policy challenges and helps economists better understand socioeconomic problems. IMF deputy secretary, Sabina Bhatia, sits down with Gillian Tett to discuss her recent book Anthro-Vision, a New Way to See in Business and in Life. The conversation took place […]

Acquisition of Aviata and Chocotravel Will Bolster Online Services ALMATY, Kazakhstan & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Freedom Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: FRHC), a diversified multi-national financial services firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Aviata and Сhocotravel service platforms from Chocofamily Holding LLP, the company announced today. The acquisition, which is subject to certain conditions, is expected to close before the end of the year. Aviata/Chocotravel is one of the largest online travel agencies in Kazakhstan. The purchase price is $32.3 […]

WASHINGTON, USA – The book “Learning Diplomacy,” which recounts the memoirs of former acting secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS) Luigi Einaudi, was presented during a panel organized by the US Mission to the hemispheric institution at the Columbus Memorial Library in Washington, DC. “These are rough times for multilateral organizations, so its is good to sometimes refresh our memories a little bit,” said ambassador Einaudi, who recalled that the Organization has always had to manage tensions […]

Calls for an independent investigation Appeal for Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), investigation Successive governments’ indifference to the public By Caribbean News Global TORONTO, Canada – The sale and/or lease of crown lands (government land) has always been in dispute, causing public disquiet in Saint Lucia, on the account of corruption and cronyism. The recent sale of property belonging to the government of Saint Lucia, located at Tapion has gathered a sense of indifference to the government’s simple responsibility of […]

MILL VALLEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties (“FCPT” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of a VillageMD property for $2.6 million. The property is located in a highly trafficked corridor in Illinois and is corporate-operated under a net lease with approximately five years of term remaining. The transaction was priced at a 6.8% cap rate on rent […]

 Creates a best-in-class convenience store operator across the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions Brings together two leading family-owned, customer-focused convenience-retailers with nearly 160 years of combined experience serving their communities Enhances both companies’ distinct capabilities to create an integrated offering across a combined footprint of over 800 units across 20 states, meeting evolving needs of a broader customer base of existing and new customers Maintains a meaningful market presence in Des Moines and creates a platform for future innovation and […]