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VEON Ltd., a leading global provider of telecommunications and digital services serving more than 235 million customers, and Public Joint Stock Company “MegaFon” (LSE: MFON), a leading Russian provider of integrated digital services, have agreed to end their Euroset joint venture.

Apple Taipei 101 opens Saturday at 11 am, bringing Apple’s products, services and in-store experiences to customers in Taiwan for the first time.

Francesca’s Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:FRAN) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended April 29, 2017

By the results of 2016, the average price of a four-liter can of domestic semisynthetic oil grew by almost 15%, and the price of canister of imported oil fell by 8.5%.

oday, Walmart announced expansions to its military leave of absence policy, offering differential pay to all eligible military associates taking on assignments lasting more than three days and through the duration of leave – including basic training

Nestlé has today inaugurated its new Al-Maha factory in Dubai, producing Nescafé coffee and Maggi cooking aids for the local and regional market.

Baltika Breweries, part of the Carlsberg Group, has launched a brand new product in Russia — kvass "Khlebny Krai White". The specialty will be sold all over the country.

According to Baltika’s internal data, in Q1 2017 beer market decline continued and amounted to 4%. 

Today, during Walmart’s annual Milestone Summit, the company launched a sustainability platform inviting suppliers to join Walmart in committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions resulting from their operations and supply chains.

IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced that its future Columbus store will open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, expanding the IKEA presence in the Midwestern United States.