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Former Steinhoff leader found dead after massive fine levied

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Jooste, aged 63, was charged for making false and misleading Steinhoff’s financial statements between 2014 and 2017, according to the Australian Financial Review (AFR). Steinhoff revealed holes in its accounts in December 2017, the first sign of an accounting fraud that led to the near-collapse of the retailer, Reuters reported.

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Nordstrom Names Ex-Target and Walmart CFO to Top Financial Post

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Smith brings extensive experience in retail finance posts, including serving as CFO at Walmart from 2010 to 2014 and at Target from 2015 to 2020. At Nordstrom, Smith will be responsible for financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, internal audit, treasury, investor relations and strategy sourcing.

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Lego Plans $1.4 Billion Sustainability Investment Over Next 3 Years

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They are holding us to account, and we must set ambitious goals and take meaningful and lasting actions to protect their futures.” Lego plans to continue working with suppliers via its Engage-to-Reduce program, established in 2014, to cut emissions.

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Dollar General Promotes New President and CFO Following Strong Quarter

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He will add responsibilities for the company’s strategic healthcare initiatives and its international expansion to Mexico to his existing finance, accounting, strategy and procurement functions. Garratt joined Dollar General in 2014 as SVP of Finance and Strategy and has served as EVP and CFO since December 2015.

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Private equity stalks Boost, Betty’s Burgers parent

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Bain invested $185 million to take a controlling interest from founder Janine Ellis in 2014. The Betty’s Burgers part of the business now accounts for 56 per cent of the parent company’s sales, overtaking the original core earner Boost, which accounts for 35 per cent, according to data sourced by The Australian.

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The Global Reach and Sustainable Impact of Green RFID Technology

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For example, 60% of customers say they would be willing to pay more for a product with sustainable packaging, so it is paramount that businesses stay with the times and account for these shifting consumer preferences. He began his career in the industry right after receiving his business degree from Seton Hall University in 2014.

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Google Agrees to Pay Record $391.5 Million, Adjust Data Collection Policies in 40-State Privacy Settlement

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The article reportedly found that while Location History is off unless a user turns on the setting, Web & App Activity is automatically on when users set up a Google account, including any Android phone. Make key information about location tracking unavoidable for users (i.e., not hidden); and.