On July 2, 1962, Sam Walton cut the ribbon at the opening of the world's first Walmart store in Rogers, Arkansas. According to the store's official website, in 1967 the Walton family owned 24 stores that generated $12.7 million. Today Walmart is one of the largest retailers in the world. However, it all started with … Read more
Press Assistant Members of the powerful House finance committee blocked a plan by the state Department of Natural Resources to spend $15.5 million on a conservation easement to preserve 56,000 acres of northern Wisconsin forests. The purchase could be the largest land conservation action in state history, according to Wisconsin Public Radio. The DNR's policy … Read more
The word "fintech" has dominated tech stocks in recent years. From crowdfunding to customer growth, product launches to scandals, the new game changers are everywhere in consumer banking, credit, payments, investing and cryptocurrencies. You have good reason to think we have reached the pinnacle of fintech. But the areas where most fintechs focus today represent … Read more
Gilead Sciences has pledged billions of dollars to Galapagos in an autoimmune disease partnership that is far from expected. But the drugmaker is not giving up on this therapeutic area and is now forming a new alliance with a new partner whose technology could offer treatments for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. The partner is EVOQ … Read more
A woman found dead near Alligator Alley was once the victim of a sex trafficker portrayed in a South Florida newspaper investigation. Ivy Marie Bedell, 20, and her story as a trafficked teenager in South Florida were featured in the Sun Sentinel Project on Child Sex Trafficking, published in November. Bedell began moving when he … Read more
After long waiting! Ellie Goulding has finally addressed the rumors that Ed Sheeran cheated on Niall Horan and set the record straight. But what really happened between the three singers? Read on for more details. Ellie Goulding cheated on Ed Sheeran with Niall Horan? According to the "Love Me Like You Do" singer, no, he … Read more
Do you remember the overwhelming joy that filled your heart when you saw this game? What seems perfect to you. Whether it's a Cabbage Patch Kid, a Furby or even Tickle Me Elmo, it doesn't matter if your parents don't understand his cuteness. You are in love with your new boyfriend. Well, that's what many … Read more
Chubb says it is leveraging its promotion and risk expertise by bringing together divisions in traditional, alternative and renewable energy services, climate technology, agribusiness and plant engineering. By 2022, these companies will generate more than $675 million in revenue for the company. This new division is led by two senior Chubb executives. Matthew McMullin (above … Read more
© Provided by Variety Note. This article is based on a special report by the Variety Intelligence Platform Sports Gambling & Media, available only to subscribers. Sports betting is generating interest among fans, America's favorite sport, the NFL, is becoming the favorite sport for American bettors. Exclusive data provided by CRG Global to Variety Intelligence … Read more
Rain, fog and warm weather have closed ski slopes across Quebec, raising fears that the warm weather could dampen ski slope operators' hopes for a snowy season. "We're waiting for the good weather to come back. It's tough," Charles Desourdi, president and CEO of Ski Bromont, said in an interview. Dezurdi said Bromont had a … Read more