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Nike parts ways with Kylian Mbappé; soccer superstar signs with On
18 September 2026Mbappe had been signed with Nike for roughly two decades, and his agreement with On is the first it has made with a soccer player. -
Ticket prices rise for Macklemore solo concert after Ed Sheeran tour removal
18 September 2026Ticket prices are rising for Macklemore's upcoming solo concert after the rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for making pro-Palestine comments. -
Auto industry urges Trump to bar Chinese automakers in U.S. ahead of Xi visit
18 September 2026Leaders of six major auto trade groups joined to sign a letter to the president. -
Disney names CTO for the first time as media giant expands tech push
18 September 2026Disney has hired a chief technology officer, a newly minted role for the company, as it looks to further its embrace of tech under CEO Josh D'Amaro. -
Wendy's franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as burger chain struggles
18 September 2026One of Wendy's biggest U.S. franchisees, Meritage Hospitality Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. -
Why more companies are fighting over consumers' beauty, health and wellness spending
18 September 2026As consumers prioritize holistic retail purchases, beauty, health and wellness are increasingly converging into one category and one consumer budget. -
Stephen Curry says his Li-Ning signature shoe will debut early next year
17 September 2026Golden State Warrior superstar Stephen Curry announced in June he was signing a long-term partnership with Chinese brand Li-Ning. -
Netflix content chief Bela Bajaria defines event strategy as streamer eyes more live sports
17 September 2026Bajaria said Netflix would be open to a package of international NFL games if one becomes available when the league renegotiates its media rights agreements. -
GM touts new V-8 engines in revived ‘truck wars’ with Ford, Ram amid lackluster EV sales
17 September 2026The large, gas-guzzling models continue to sell well in pickup trucks thanks to their ability to tow and haul heavy things. -
Charities say gifts by deceased donors are getting held up at financial firms
17 September 2026Nonprofits are pushing back against policies by financial institutions to collect personal information of charity employees before releasing a gift. -
NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell talks growth opportunities, possible international expansion
17 September 2026CEO Steve O’Donnell said NASCAR's media strategy and the upcoming film "Days of Thunder 2" will help raise brand awareness and broaden its fan base. -
J.B. Hunt stock plunges 13% after company warns third-quarter earnings will fall
16 September 2026Shares of J.B. Hunt plunged 13% Wednesday after the company warned of an earnings drop between 5% and 10%. -
Boeing CEO: 737 Max production taking 'a little bit longer' to stabilize than expected
16 September 2026Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said wing production at its Renton, Washington, factory is a hold up, adding the company has plans to address it. -
American Airlines says 30% of seats drive half of revenue as premium cabin rush heats up
16 September 2026American says a minority of its seats now accounts for half of its revenue. -
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is getting a makeover as it prepares for its 'next 3,000' locations
16 September 2026Tropical Smoothie Cafe unveiled new branding as it grows rapidly under the ownership of private equity firm Blackstone. -
Flyers are happier with U.S. airports, despite near record travel levels, J.D. Power report shows
16 September 2026Travelers gave higher ratings in part because of the newer gates and terminals many airports have opened in recent years, according to the study. -
Ford increases V-8 engine availability, lowers performance prices for 2027 F-150 trucks
15 September 2026Ford said the changes are meant to provide customers with more choice and help expand sales of key models, a strategy CEO Jim Farley has touted. -
Nike co-founder Phil Knight to donate $1.1 billion to Oregon medical center
15 September 2026The gift to Providence St. Vincent Medical Center will support the creation of an all-women’s hospital as well as advance cardiovascular care across Oregon. -
Potential AI slowdown is not ‘end of the world’ for data center real estate, says Digital Realty CEO
15 September 2026Digital Realty and Equinix, two of the largest data center REITs, saw their stocks slump after warnings over AI advancements. -
GM launching new customer software experience with redesigned Chevy, GMC pickups
15 September 2026The new system comes as vehicles are becoming more digital, leading GM to also redesign its organizational processes.