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Nordstrom is sponsoring and helping to launch a new Product Management course track at Atlanta-based Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Morehouse College as part of its ongoing investments in Black talent. Starting in the spring 2023 semester, Nordstrom leaders and technologists will teach and mentor students in this new Product Management track, which includes two courses: Computing Career Exploration: This one-credit course focuses on preparing students for technology careers at
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McDonald’s Australia is to inject more than $130 million into opening 19 new restaurants and renovating existing stores. The fast food giant has already opened eight new stores in NSW, Queensland, and Tasmania this year and will open 11 additional stores across the country before the end of this year. Aside from opening new outlets, the company said it would also renovate over 80 of its existing stores, including improvements in the design, efficiency and functionality of the drive-thru, deliver
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David’s Bridal will showcase personalized service and inclusivity with a new store format in approximately 30 locations, including 12 all-new shops, in 2023. The planned upgrades follow soft launches of the concept earlier this year in Torrance, Calif., West Chester Township, Ohio, Lexington, Ky. and Cool Springs, Tenn. The revamped stores will feature a new layout designed to support one-on-one customer experiences.
Federal Court proceedings have been initiated against Dell Australia by The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for allegedly making false or misleading representations about the cost of add-on monitors at checkout. The regulator has alleged that the US technology company made fraudulent representations about the prices of monitors on its website and the “potential savings” involved.
A report in the BYU Law Review claims tariffs placed on imports disproportionately affect female consumers. “Some of these gender differential tariffs are set at the same rate, but many are very different for men and women, with the majority hurting women. Right now, there are currently 78 tariff provisions that have different rates attached to them solely on the basis of gender.”.
A report in the BYU Law Review claims tariffs placed on imports disproportionately affect female consumers. “Some of these gender differential tariffs are set at the same rate, but many are very different for men and women, with the majority hurting women. Right now, there are currently 78 tariff provisions that have different rates attached to them solely on the basis of gender.”.
Furniture company Ikea Australia is building on its commitment to be a carbon-positive retailer by the end of 2030 by investing in a number of new electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce the carbon footprint of its delivery offering. Through its partnership with last-mile delivery firm ANC, Ikea is using electric trucks, vans, and tuk tuks to help cut down its carbon emissions, and deliver a more sustainable shopping experience for customers.
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Hy-Vee is closing all 285 of its stores on Thanksgiving Day, marking the first time in the chain’s 92-year history that it has closed on the holiday. “Thanksgiving Day is about gratitude. The last several years have been some of the most challenging our employees have experienced and this is our way of showing our appreciation for everything they do on a daily basis to serve our customers,” said Jeremy Gosch, CEO, and president of Hy-Vee.
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Former Fisher & Paykel managing director appointed new King Living chief executive. Australian furniture design brand King Living has announced David Woollcott as its new chief executive. He replaces Anna Carrabs, who stepped down after seven years in the role. Carrabs said that it had been a privilege to have been the leader of King Living, and to have worked with a team that created a platform of future growth for the company.
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Frasers Group says it has acquired 95.35 per cent of MySale’s shares with plans to delist the business from the Alternative Investment Market (AIM). In a filing with the London Stock Exchange, the company says it “owns or has received valid acceptances over 991,598,628 MySale shares” and intends to apply to cancel the admission of further shares. Once delisted, the marketplace’s shares would be significantly reduced since Frasers intends to exercise its rights to compulsorily acquire the remaini
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Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Anna Carrabs has stepped down as the CEO of Australian furniture retailer King Living, after seven years in the role. The Australian-owned company manufactures and sells indoor and outdoor furniture. “It has been a privilege to have been the leader of a company that has grown and prospered and to have worked with a team that has helped create the platform for the future growth of the company,” said Carrabs.
MuleSoft was at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2022 among the world’s leading brands for the tech innovation and business strategy conference of the season. This year, CIOs and IT leaders from around the globe came together in Orlando, Florida to discuss key topics like digital business acceleration, the future of work, AI, cybersecurity, and much […].
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