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Sportswear Stores Struggle in Race to Reach Consumers

Due to the increased sales of online retailers, independent sportswear companies are already suffering. But their major fear is competing with the large vendors like Nike. It gets tough for the small retailers to change their orders with every change in fashion taste as the ordering cost is high, but large vendors can easily afford it.

Dec 28, 2015 9:53 PM EST


Iran exports news halts 3-week run of price rise for oil

The trouble-hit Iran has reiterated that it'll take the exports to the pre-sanctions level after the sanctions are lifted. This has curbed the three-week streak of oil price rise. The oil price rose encouraging for the first time since April.

Dec 28, 2015 9:21 PM EST


Chipotle in Boston Reopen After Norovirus Outbreak

After a norovirus outbreak in its Beacon Street's restaurant in Boston earlier this month, Chipotle reopens the restaurant.

Dec 28, 2015 3:40 AM EST


Mexico's Pemex to slash down jobs in 2016

Mexico state-run oil major Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) may reduce jobs in 2016 as part of its restructuring plan. The company is keen on making partnerships along the production chain. Pemex may tap private capital for funding the business strengthening operations.

Dec 26, 2015 8:19 PM EST


JPMorgan alerts Japan Inc to brace up for ¥100/USD

The latest forecast form JPMorgan Chase & Co has alerted the Japanese industry to be ready for the rising Yen to ¥100/USD in 2016 from the current 121. However, it also said that the surge in currency value may not harm drastically. Contrary to this, another survey carried out by Nikkei Research for Reuters indicated yen would fall to 130 per dollar.

Dec 26, 2015 8:17 PM EST


Starbucks upbeat on record gift card sales on Christmas Eve

American coffee chain Starbucks is bullish on gift card sales this Christmas Eve. It sold 2.5 million gift cards last year. Starbucks has associated with Swarovski for selling $200 gift cards including $50 worth coffee that have been encrusted with crystals.

Dec 26, 2015 8:08 PM EST


The new Airbus A350 XWB jet is designed to beat jetlag

Airbus has created a new aircraft that is designed to eliminate jetlag. The plane, A350 XWB, arrived in the U.S. last week.

Dec 26, 2015 7:47 PM EST


Palantir Technologies Reached $2 Billion in Valuation

Palantir Technologies Inc., the data analysis company has raised another $200 million funding, adding up to its $2 billion of company's valuation.

Dec 25, 2015 7:47 PM EST


US holiday travelers save big on cheaper gasoline - oil price watchdog

The average US gasoline price per gallon is hovering below $2. The US holiday travelers are expected to save $1.6 billion on gasoline this year. The US gasoline price eased to lowest since 2008.

Dec 23, 2015 10:11 AM EST


ConocoPhillips exits Russia

After 23 years of doing business in Russia, ConocoPhillips has withdrawn from the country. It has confirmed the sale of 50 percent stake in Polar Lights, a joint venture with Russian government-owned Rosneft. Western sanctions on Russia are also impacting the oil and gas industry amid lower oil prices.

Dec 23, 2015 9:54 AM EST


McLaren 675 Spyder sold out within 2 weeks

The all new 500 units of McLaren 675 Spyder have now been sold, just two weeks after the car was first revealed. The $350,000 car is expected to be delivered to its buyer by the beginning of summer 2016.

Dec 23, 2015 9:52 AM EST


Woolworths targets Chinese shoppers with new online store on Tmall Global site

Supermarket giant Woolworths is aiming to tap growing Chinese consumer demand for Australian products by setting up shop on Alibaba's Tmall Global. The embattled retailer took the move to defend its business after it found other retailers and individuals were selling its products through the Chinese site.

Dec 23, 2015 9:49 AM EST