Story of the Week CDC Says 75 People Affected in E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonalds A deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has led to 75 cases in 13 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday, as it investigates the source of the spread. The outbreak has led […]
Story of the Week Kirkland’s Home and Beyond, Inc. to Revitalize Bed Bath & Beyond Brand with Neighborhood Store Strategy Through New Strategic Partnership Kirkland’s, Inc., a specialty retailer focused on on-trend and seasonally relevant home decor at a great price, and Beyond, Inc., owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, and Zulily, announced that […]
Story of the Week Butterfly Equity to acquire The Duckhorn Portfolio for $1.95bn Butterfly Equity, a private equity firm focused on the food and beverage sector, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire The Duckhorn Portfolio, a luxury wine producer, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.95 billion. This marks Butterfly’s first take-private acquisition […]
Story of the Week PepsiCo to buy tortilla chip maker Siete Foods for $1.2 billion PepsiCo said on Oct 1st that it’s buying Mexican American food company Siete Foods for $1.2 billion, marking the company’s first food acquisition in roughly five years. Like many food companies, Pepsi has been trying to shift its portfolio to […]