Nissan announces addition of 900 jobs in Smyrna
Local officials have a reason to celebrate as the Japan-based motor company Nissan announced on June 27, 2013 that it would add 900 more jobs to build the Rogue at the Smyrna factory. Mark O’Neal, manager of the Smyrna factory…
Indian rupee achieves all-time low against the US dollar
On Wednesday, June 26, 2013, the Indian rupee has hit an all-time low against the US dollar and it is now at 60 per dollar. By Wednesday afternoon, the Indian rupee was trading at 60.62 to the dollar, compared to…
Betting made on Prince William and Kate Middleton’s baby
A celebratory mode is present in the royal family, as Prince William and Kate Middleton’s baby is due in mid-July 2013. The impending birth of the royal baby will bring great joy to the family and will mark a big…
Zapp mobile payments to be launched by Vocalink
More shoppers are now able to make payments with the help of their mobile phones, as Direct Debit scheme has unveiled an initiative to link banks and retailers. Vocalink runs the payment infrastructure in the UK. On June 24, 2013,…
Delta Virgin Atlantic to start passenger-sharing in July 2013
US-based Delta Airlines recently said that it has finalized its deal with Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic Airways. The president of Delta Airlines, Ed Bastian announced the deal to the reporters at a press conference on Monday, June 24, 2013. Bastian…
Unemployment takes charge in South Florida
In recent times it has been noticed that the unemployment increased in both Palm Beach and Broward counties, especially during May 2013 and it moved up to 5.7 percent in Broward, from 5.6 percent in April 2013. Meanwhile, in Palm…
Online shopping and huge discounts increase sales in UK
It seems like the people of Great Britain have been going crazy during their shopping sprees, spending more money than ever. It was found that the UK customers were spending more in May 2013 than since records began. The online…
Railway delays and high prices leave passengers unsatisfied
Railway services in London are lacking customer satisfaction as there are constant complaints about delayed journeys and poor ticket value. The passenger satisfaction is dipping every day, as the value for money and how companies are dealing with the delays…
Starbucks to add calorie information
American beverage company Starbucks said that it will be displaying calorie information for its coffees and snacks at all US locations. The company will begin displaying the calories later in June 2013. On June 18, 2013, the company stated that…
Boeing aircrafts’ demand increases at Paris Air Show
US-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing met with a huge demand for its fleet, as the airlines were lining up to place or confirm their orders on the first day of Paris Air Show on June 17, 2013. The value of the…