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Dollar Tree Quarterly Sales Up More Than 48 Percent From A Year Ago
Dollar Tree announced on Tuesday that quarterly sales have increased by more than 48 percent from a year ago, largely due to its acquisition of Family Dollar.
Chipotle And Tapingo Launch Delivery Service At 40 College Campuses Nationally
Chipotle and Tapingo, a mobile application that allows students to order food from local restaurants to their college campuses, have partnered up to bring Mexican food to customers around the United States.
NBCUniversal Inducted Into Billion Dollar Roundtable Organization
NBCUniversal, one of the country's largest multimedia corporations, has officially been inducted into the Billion Dollar Roundtable organization, which recognizes corporations that achieve spending of at least $1 billion with minority and woman-owned suppliers.
Walt Disney Co. Introduces New Toy Merchandise Ahead Of ‘Star Wars’ Movie Release
Walt Disney Co. is introducing new toy merchandise ahead of the upcoming "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" film set for a Dec. 18 release.
Verizon Faces Possible Lawsuit From New York City Government Over FiOS Policies
Several New York City government officials are weighing diverse options set at penalizing Verizon for not meeting obligations related to FiOS buildout, one of which include a possible lawsuit.
GameStop Earnings Rise 2.8 Percent, Surpassing Analyst Expectations
GameStop officials have announced that earnings have risen 2.8 percent, boosting shares of the company 0.2 percent to $46.28.
Burger King Officials Ask Their McDonalds Counterparts To Create The 'McWhopper' For Charitable Cause
Burger King and McDonald's are teaming up to create a "McWhopper" burger that will be sold for a charitable cause.
Tesla Stocks Boost Following Company Vehicle Receiving 103 Out Of 100 Rating By 'Consumer Reports'
Stocks of Tesla Motors, one of the fastest-growing American automotive companies, increased by 6.44 percent to $239.32 on Thursday, following one of its vehicles receiving a 103 out of 100 rating by Consumer Reports.
Nokia Partners With Microsoft To Release 2 Candy Bar-Style Mobile Phones Under $40
Nokia and Microsoft have partnered up to release two variants of the Nokia 222 phone for under $40.
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Responds To Stock Market Downturn By Urging Employees To ‘Be Very Sensitive’
Starbucks Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Howard Schultz is urging baristas, whom he refers to as "partners," to "be very sensitive" to customers at locations around the country.
Netflix Announces 3-Tier Pricing Plan For Japan Expansion Following SoftBank Partnership
Netflix has announced a new three-tier pricing plan for customers in Japan, ranging from 650 yen to 1,450 yen monthly, CBC reports.
Chipotle To Host First-Annual National Career Day On Sept. 9 At Locations Across The Country
Chipotle, one of the fastest-growing food chains in the United States, is set to host its first-annual National Career Day on Sept. 9 at locations across the country.
Gap Chairman And CEO Art Peck Announces Improved Spring 2016 Apparel Line
Gap Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Art Peck has announced plans to improve the company's apparel options, beginning with the Spring 2016 clothing line.
U.S. Safety Regulators Begin Honda Motor Co. Investigation Involving Faulty Air Bags
United States government officials have begun an investigation into Honda Motor Co. and its air bag manufacturing process following months of discussion with the automobile producer and customers.
Ford Plans Toxic Paint Sludge Cleanup With State Oversight In New Jersey
Ford Motor Co. has announced plans to begin a toxic paint sludge cleanup in Ramapo, N.J. with oversight from the state Department of Environmental Conservation.