The world’s leading brands jump on the direct-selling bandwagon
on July 26, 2020 at 12:00 am
They are after not just sales but data too
TikTok’s Chinese parent is scrambling to hang on to its hit app
on July 25, 2020 at 12:00 am
America threatens to ban ByteDance’s most valuable digital property—or seize it
Corporate dealmakers emerge from pandemic hibernation
on July 25, 2020 at 12:00 am
Does a slew of mega-mergers mark the end of an M&A drought?
A state tobacco monopoly looms over China’s e-cigarette makers
on July 23, 2020 at 2:51 pm
Smoore, the world’s most valuable vaping company, tries to carve out a niche among Chinese smokers
America Inc braces for an earnings bloodbath
on July 23, 2020 at 2:51 pm
For investors this earnings season will give the first inkling of just how bad things have got as a result of the pandemic

Coronavirus: When I come back from Spain, will I get paid if I self-isolate?
on July 27, 2020 at 7:11 pm
The 14-day quarantine on travellers arriving from Spain has caused "uncertainty and confusion".
Coronavirus: UK advises against non-essential travel to Spanish islands
on July 27, 2020 at 6:36 pm
The Foreign Office now advises against non-essential travel to the Balearic and Canary Islands.
Garmin begins recovery from ransomware attack
on July 27, 2020 at 5:08 pm
The fitness-tracking gadget-maker has confirmed that it was the victim of a cyber-attack.
Gold hits record high as investor jitters spread
on July 27, 2020 at 2:22 pm
Investors flock to the traditional safe-haven amid US-China tensions and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus: UK economy 'might not recover until 2024'
on July 27, 2020 at 10:52 am
Analysts say it will take longer than expected for the economy to return to its pre-coronavirus size.

GOP to Release Coronavirus Aid Proposal After Delay
on July 27, 2020 at 6:49 pm
Senate Republicans are preparing to put out a roughly $1 trillion coronavirus relief bill proposal later Monday, launching a mad dash to reach a bipartisan agreement on the legislation before a federal unemployment insurance supplement ends this week.
Walgreens CEO to Step Down, Become Chairman
on July 27, 2020 at 5:42 pm
The pharmacy chain said Stefano Pessina has decided to step down as chief executive after five years in the role, and will become executive chairman once the company names his successor.
Albertsons Books Higher Sales Amid Coronavirus
on July 27, 2020 at 5:41 pm
The grocer, which also owns the Safeway and Jewel-Osco chains, said sales rose 21% in its latest quarter as consumers continue to opt for eating at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Two Republican Senators Will Oppose Shelton's Fed Candidacy
on July 27, 2020 at 5:36 pm
Sen. Susan Collins (R., Maine) said Monday she would join Sen. Mitt Romney (R., Utah) in opposing the nomination of economist Judy Shelton to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors.
U.S. Orders for Long-Lasting Goods Gained in June
on July 27, 2020 at 4:11 pm
New orders for durable goods rose 7.3% in June as the U.S. economy continued its climb back from disruptions related to the coronavirus pandemic, though a summer surge in virus infections could damp future gains.