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Lowe’s Inc Loses Bid to Buy Rona
Canada's largest home-improvement chain Rona Inc. has rebuffed Lowe's Cos.' C$1.6 billion offer, Reuters reported on Thursday.
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Former NFL Cheerleader Sarah Jones: I’m not the ‘Female Jerry Sandusky’
A former Bengals cheerleader charged with having sex with a 17-year-old boy when she taught at Dixie Heights High School is firing back at her critic, despite a request by prosecutors for a gag order in the case.
Chick-Fil-A: More CEO's, Politicians Take Stand On Gay Marriage
A growing number of politicians and CEO's have joined a nearly two-week uproar and counter-uproar over comments regarding gay marriage by Chick-fil-A's president and CEO, Dan Cathy.
Estes Enterprises Opening Two New Qdoba Mexican Grill in Kansas
Franchisee Eric Estes, of Estes Enterprises, is planning to open up two new Qdoba Mexican Grill restaurants in Wichita, Kansas starting on the east side and one on the west.
Destinee Hooker Leads US Volleyball Triumph Over Brazil at Olympics
The U.S. women's volleyball team defeated Brazil 3-1 on Monday at the Olympics in an early-round rematch of the Beijing Games final won by the Brazilians.
Carl's Jr. Owner CKE Prices IPO at $14 to $16 a Share
The owner of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's will sell 13.3 million shares in its initial public offering at a price of $14 to $16 per share, according to a filing Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Choice Hotels International Franchise Contracts up 54 Pct in 2nd Quarter
Choice Hotels International Inc. saw higher revenue and earnings on rising hotel occupancy and rates. The number of U.S. franchise contracts signed with Choice in the second quarter was up 54 percent compared to the second quarter of 2011, with "meaningful gains" in both new construction and conversion hotel franchises. Franchise revenue was up 6 percent.
Olympic Games: Swiss Soccer Player Banned Following Racist Tweet Against South Koreans
With the London Olympics 20120 well underway, some athletes have been expelled for racially charged messages on Twitter.
James Holmes Colorado Theater Suspect Charged with 142 counts, 24 First Degree Murder
James Holmes was formally charged on Monday with 142 criminal counts, 24 of first-degree murder and 116 counts of attempted murder, in connection with the shooting rampage at a suburban movie theater showing “The Dark Knight Rises” movie.
Jamba Juice Opens New Store McCarran International Airport, Changes Earnings Release Date
Jamba Juice Company opened a new franchise store at McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, on Monday making its twenty-first store in an airport.