Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S., announced today that it will undergo some major leadership changes effective January 1, 2024. The company’s current CEO, Todd Jones, will become Executive Chairman, while the current President, Kevin Murphy, will be promoted to CEO. Additionally, the current Senior Vice President of Retail Operations, John Goff, will…
Chris Bishop joins Veterinary Innovative Partners as new CEO
TENNESSEE: Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP), a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across nine states, has appointed Chris Bishop as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bishop brings over two decades of healthcare experience, including leading Regent Surgical Health, the largest private surgery center operator serving the hospital joint venture market. Bishop will lead the development and execution…
AIT Worldwide Logistics expands network with Lubbers Logistics Group acquisition
ITASCA: AIT Worldwide Logistics, a leading provider of global supply chain solutions, has announced the purchase of Lubbers Logistics Group, a European logistics company that specializes in high-value, complex, and time-sensitive transport services. The acquisition will help AIT grow its global reach and enhance its offerings in road transportation, freight forwarding, and project cargo logistics,…
Aya Healthcare buys Winnow AI to improve physician recruitment and retention
SAN DIEGO: Aya Healthcare, the largest healthcare talent software and staffing company in the United States, has acquired Winnow AI, a data science-driven solution that uses artificial intelligence to predict and match physicians with open positions and existing teams. The acquisition comes at a time when healthcare organizations are facing a historic provider shortage and…
Lunovus LLC acquires Diamond Studios to boost its eyecare software solutions
BIRMINGHAM: Lunovus LLC, a physician-owned company that specializes in eyecare software and supplements, has announced the acquisition of Diamond Studios, a leading software development and media firm. The deal aims to strengthen Lunovus’ software portfolio and enhance its support for eyecare practices. Diamond Studios has been a key partner of Lunovus for the past five…
Amazon cuts hundreds of jobs in Alexa division
Amazon confirmed on Friday that it is laying off “several hundred” employees in its Alexa division, as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy that has been underway since last year. The company said it is discontinuing some initiatives in the Alexa division, which oversees the development of the virtual assistant and the Echo devices, to…
Cadillac announces new compact EV crossover Optiq for 2025
Cadillac, the luxury brand of General Motors, has revealed the name of its upcoming entry-level electric vehicle: Optiq. The compact-sized crossover will be the fourth EV in Cadillac’s portfolio, following the Lyriq, the Celestiq and the electric Escalade. The Optiq is expected to go on sale in the U.S. as early as next year, with…
Volvo Cars shares plummet as Geely Holding initiates massive stock sale
Volvo Cars shares witnessed a sharp decline, plummeting by as much as 14% on Friday morning. The reason was the initiation of a substantial sale of approximately 100 million shares by its parent company, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. According to CNN Business: Jim Rowan, CEO of Volvo Cars, said, “This increase in our public float…
AstraZeneca’s Truqap approved in US for advanced breast cancer
LONDON: AstraZeneca announced that its drug Truqap (capivasertib) has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of a specific type of advanced breast cancer. Truqap is a first-in-class medicine that targets the PI3K/AKT pathway, which is involved in cancer growth and resistance to therapy. Truqap is approved for use…
FirstGroup partners Hitachi for its bus fleet and infrastructure decarbonisation programme
LONDON, UK: FirstGroup plc has agreed a strategic partnership with Hitachi as part of the Group’s bus fleet and infrastructure decarbonisation programme. The partnership will provide the following: Graham Sutherland, FirstGroup Chief Executive Officer said: “The pioneering alliance with Hitachi is a major strategic partnership for the Group as we progress towards our ambitious 2035…
Smiths News secures new 5-year contract with Marketforce UK
LONDON: Smiths News has secured a new five year contract with the magazine distributor Marketforce (UK) Limited. The new agreement secures all of Smiths News’ current distribution territories in the UK with Marketforce through to 2029, representing 31% of our magazine revenues and 9% of our total newspaper and magazine revenues. Marketforce is part of…
Schroder’s EasyPark Group intends to acquire Flowbird Group
LONDON, UK: Schroder British Opportunities Trust plc confirmed that one of its private equity investments, EasyPark Group, one of the global leaders in mobile paid parking, has announced its intention to acquire Flowbird Group, a global mobility player providing integrated parking and transportation solutions. The deal is subject to customary approvals by relevant authorities and…