Member of Dunkin' Donuts's reward program in Rhode Island Massachusetts can now enjoy a mobile ordering service via "Dunkin VIP" mobile app, available for iOS devices. The company is seeking to roll out the program nationally and is collecting consumer data to achieve that goal.
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German Utility E.ON Incurred Losses Doubled In 2015, Mulling For Focusing On Renewables
E.ON incurred losses has doubled in 2015 and forecasts for a gloomy 2016 due to historic low energy tariff and transformation of Germany towards renewables. Tremendous growth in the subsidized sector has forced the conventional energy firms to squeeze their businesses. Following the industry trend, E.ON has also planned for transformation focusing on renewables.
Ecommerce Platform CoreCommerce Gets Acquired
CoreCommerce, the Shopify competitor has initiated rolling in 2001 as a one stop solution in ecommerce business. Now a day, the ecommerce platform has appeared as a giant just behind Shopify, the innovator of the platform. The popular ecommerce platform has been acquired by a group of entrepreneurs and executives.
Indiegogo Launched Year-Long Initiative to Support More Female-Led Campaigns, Supported by Dell, Girls In Tech, and More
Indiegogo launched a year-long initiative to help give more support to female-led campaigns. Inspired by women entrepreneurs, the crowdfunding platform plans to host events and consultations for female-led campaigns, supported by other organizations.
Whole Foods Plans For Solar Systems In A Bid To Reduce Utility Expenses
Whole Foods has been witnessing tremendous pressure from rival super market chains offering specialty and organic foods at lower prices. Solar providers supply power at reduced prices compared to commercial power tariff. To cope up with the market competition, Whole Foods has reached agreement with SolarCity and NRG for installation of solar systems in its several outlets.
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Hyperloop, a high-tech futuristic transportation system initiated by Elon Musk, is now in progress with the help of crowdsourced teams formed after Musk open-sourced its blueprint. The technology will be tested this summer at SpaceX headquarters and is expected to be operating by 2020.
Brazilian iron ore miner Vale and Australian miner Fortescue, both have reduced their debt burdens significantly through disposing less prospective assets. Under such situations, news for tying up with each other seems to be unusual. But analysts observe the move as highly strategic to cope up with the market situation.
Snapchat business is new, still evolving and advertiser interest is also experimental. But the app service provider has recorded revenue of $100 million during October last year. The company has set goal for up to $350 million revenue during the current year.
Gree, the largest Chinese air conditioner maker has been witnessing sluggish growth in its home appliance business. The home appliance manufacturer has announced on Monday acquiring electric vehicle manufacturing company Yinlong New Energy Co. Through this acquisition, another giant steps into the emerging electric car market.
All the major European banks are either shrinking their businesses or just pulling out from the US market. Ignoring the market odd, RBC has strengthened its operations in the less competitive market and capable of getting enlisted among the ten largest US banks. Getting inspired, RBC plans for further strengthening its US investment arm.
Giant South Africa-based international banking group Old Mutual has stated that they are considering all options as a result of a strategic review. Many believe that the group is planning to split itself into several business units.
Israeli fintech hub initiative is receiving $2 million investments from Chinese venture capital firm Pando Group. The partnership is expected to build the bridge between Israel companies and the Asian markets.
The first case of ransomware malware in Apple’s OS X was reported last week, via an infected BitTorrent client app, Transmission. Both Transmission and Apple has responded to that threat and prevent further infections.
An official filing revealed that Uber is facing huge loss in its international operation, as the company spent big on global expansion. The main factors of the loss are regulatory obstacles and local rivalry.
