Mothercare registers improvement in sales in the UK
British retailer Mothercare, in recent times, has stopped a decline in its UK business. The retailer had recently starting closing some stores as part of its turnaround plan. Mothercare sales in the UK were down flat for 11 weeks up…
Jet Airways offers simple visa services for Middle East
Indian airline carrier Jet Airways said on April 8, 2013, that it will be offering visa procurement services to passengers who have plans to travel to the United Arab Emirates. The carrier is all set to enter into a partnership…
Auto makers in US mark increase in sales
Auto manufacturers in the US have reported their strongest sales for five years in the month of March 2013. The recent situation has prompted some analysts to lift their US estimates for the full year. The sales figures for General Motors…
Kingfisher Airlines employees threaten to disrupt IPL matches
Employees of the ailing Kingfisher Airlines are frustrated about not getting their salaries on time. It has now been ten months that the employees have not got their salaries. Due to this, the people in question have demanded that the…
Japan Airlines to resume Dreamliner operations after US approval
On March 13, 2013, Japanese Airlines has hoped for a rapid resumption of its Dreamliner operations. The decision was taken after US authorities approved test flights with the help of a prototype battery fix after a global safety scare. After…
Ford announces recall of 196,500 Mercury Monterey and Ford Freestar
Auto manufacturer Ford has announced a recall of approximately 196,500 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans, which have been manufactured between 2004 and 2007. The vehicles have been recalled for a safety problem with the third row seats. These recalls…
India suffered 9% power shortage in 2007-12
During the last five years, ending in 2012, India has witnessed a 9 percent power shortage. An Economic Survey, on February 27, 2013 said, “During the 11th Five Year Plan (2007-12), nearly 55,000 MW of new generation capacity was created….
KFC to tighten supplier reviews due to drop in sales
Yum Brands Inc, which is the owner of the popular fast food chain KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken), has now decided to ramp up its safety and tighten requirements for suppliers in China. The measures were taken so as to win…
Aircraft review of Dreamliner 787 ordered by US regulators
A review of the Dreamliner 787 plane has been ordered by US regulators. The review has been demanded after a series of incidences have raised questions over the safety of the flagship aircraft belonging to Boeing. The Federal Aviation Administration’s…