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Chinese Oil Giant Sinopec Sell Out Shares to Private Companies
State-owned oil company Sinopec plans to sell $17.5 billion shares to private firms to boost sales. Sinopec Corp. reveals its plan to sell $17. 5 billion shares of its retail business to private companies.
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Panda Express Launches Mobile Ordering
Panda Express tried mobile ordering lately in all of their 1,500 units. Now, customers can order using their mobile devices Panda Express tried mobile ordering lately in all of their 1,500 units.
Group Wages War Over Airbnb
Group of housing advocates, New York politicians, labor groups and hotel owners launched a $3 million campaign against ‘Airbnb,’ an online home-renting service.
Heineken Says ‘No Deal’ on SABMiller Takeover
Dutch Brewer Heineken refused the offer made the past week of its major shareholder, SABMiller to buy the company.
Krispy Kreme Q2 Sales Up, ‘Buying Out’ More Franchised Shops
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. U.S.same-store sales advance 3.8 percent 2014 second quarter. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. reported an increase of 3. 8 percent in store sales on Sept.
Australian ice Cream Parlour Wendys Prepares For Expanding Across Asia
After Global Food Retail Group's acquisition of the Australia-based Wendys, the ice cream parlour is set to expand across Asian countries.
Dunkin' Donuts To Launch Stores In Brazil
Dunkin' Donuts returns to Brazil with plans of 150 branches to open in the next few years. After two decades, Dunkin' Donuts head back to Brazil under a new franchising company.
Starbucks To Release New Dress Code Including Possible Revision On Visible Tattoo Ban
Starbucks reviews their dress code for employees and looks into visible tattoo ban. The Seattle based coffee chain is reviewing its rule against tattoos and is expected to announce a new dress code in the next few weeks, according to Starbucks spokesman, Zack Hutson.
Workers Walk Out Of Lear Corp Plant In Indiana
Union workers of Lear Corp. in Indiana walk out after contract negotiations fail. Hundred of workers walked out of the Lear Corp. factory Saturday, after the seat plant failed to find a compromise over the new contract.
San Jose Gets a Taste of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express
Fatburger, known for its juicy and fresh burgers and Buffalo's Express, the American chicken wing food chain, have started its operation in San Jose.