Choice Hotels International will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 before markets open on Wednesday, August 5. The company’s leadership team plans to host a conference call later that morning to discuss performance metrics and field questions regarding the firm’s recent fiscal trajectory.
Norwalk-based LBB Specialties has secured an agreement to distribute Borregaard’s BioVanillin product line across the United States and Canada. The partnership aims to provide North American food and beverage manufacturers with a scalable, plant-based flavor solution derived from sustainably managed Norway spruce forests.
Westport-based investment firm Balance Point Capital has injected debt and equity capital into AquaVerse, a residential pool services platform backed by Trivest Partners. The funding arrives as AquaVerse accelerates its growth strategy, currently operating eight brands across Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee with a customer base exceeding 10,000 households.
San Francisco-based startup CarbonSix has secured $40 million in Series A funding to transition its Physical AI solutions from laboratory prototypes to active factory floors. Co-led by DSC Investment and LB Investment, the round signals a pivot toward immediate deployment and revenue-generating automation for global manufacturing clients.
Latham & Watkins has recruited Erica Schohn as a partner in its New York office, strengthening the firm’s Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits practice. A veteran advisor to corporate boards and deal teams, Schohn transitions to the firm from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom to focus on complex transactional mandates.
Vendavo has signed an agreement to purchase the high-tech business unit of Model N, aiming to create a comprehensive digital ecosystem for semiconductor and electronics manufacturers. The deal combines Vendavo’s existing pricing and rebate software with Model N’s expertise in channel data management and execution.
Investors who purchased Peabody Energy common stock between October 14, 2024, and May 4, 2026, have until August 24, 2026, to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit. The litigation, filed in the Eastern District of Missouri, alleges that company executives misled shareholders regarding the Centurion mine's operational progress.
Warminster-based Havis has acquired Pro-gard Products, uniting two long-standing manufacturers to create an integrated ecosystem for law enforcement vehicle outfitting. The move merges Pro-gard’s prisoner transport and protection hardware with Havis’ existing suite of mounting systems and power management tech, aiming to streamline the development of mobile command centers.
DICK'S Sporting Goods is launching ScoreCard+, a premium subscription tier priced at $99 annually, designed to deepen customer engagement through a suite of guaranteed rewards. The initiative arrives alongside a broader overhaul of the retailer's loyalty program, which now offers faster point redemption and rewards for in-store services.
A new study from Marriott International’s Luxury Group reveals that Gen Z is not a monolithic demographic but a generation fragmented into four distinct luxury mindsets. By analyzing 2,800 affluent travelers across eight Asia Pacific markets, the research highlights how intention and personal identity are permanently displacing traditional age-based travel marketing.
Investors are turning their attention to July 28, when Boeing is scheduled to unveil its financial performance for the second quarter of 2026. The report arrives as the aerospace giant navigates ongoing market scrutiny, with leadership prepared to address the company’s current trajectory during a high-stakes morning conference call.
A new report from the AIFS Foundation and the Institute of International Education suggests that studying abroad serves as a critical turning point for professional development. By surveying 44 industry leaders, the study highlights how cross-cultural exposure fosters the leadership skills and strategic adaptability required in the modern global workforce.
Severe storms have crippled parts of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, prompting Group 1 Honda Gulfport to transform its dealership into a central recovery hub. The automotive retailer is partnering with the United Cajun Navy to manage a two-week donation drive and direct financial support toward urgent local disaster relief.
Following a series of destructive storms, Honda of Slidell has transformed its dealership into a central recovery hub. The facility is now accepting essential supplies and redirecting a share of its service department revenue to the United Cajun Navy to accelerate local disaster relief and rebuilding efforts.
From the Oval Office to the South Lawn, the logistics of building a professional fighting arena at the center of American power proved to be a feat of sheer perseverance. A new two-part documentary, UFC Fight House: The Making of the Biggest Fight in History, captures the chaos behind the historic event.
With airfare and fuel costs climbing, soccer fans are bypassing airports in favor of the highway. New data from Flix North America reveals that passenger volumes in host cities like New York, Dallas, and Boston have hit their highest levels since January 2025 as supporters seek affordable transit between matches.
With families across the region grappling with the aftermath of recent severe storms, Group 1 Toyota West Bank has transformed its Harvey dealership into a frontline hub for disaster recovery, partnering with the United Cajun Navy to coordinate the collection of essential supplies and financial aid for displaced residents.
A rural infrastructure initiative has hit a significant milestone in Georgia, as Conexon Connect completed its ninth state-wide project. The partnership with Satilla REMC now spans 5,200 miles of fiber, providing high-speed internet access to nearly 60,000 locations and pushing the company's total regional footprint past the 240,000-mark.
Building a custom home in South Carolina typically spans nine to twelve months, though variables ranging from site preparation to material procurement can significantly shift the finish line. Expert builder Jennifer L. Gerben Nettles outlines the logistical hurdles that homeowners and contractors must navigate to keep projects on track.
Choosing between cremation and burial often feels like a daunting task, yet professional guidance can transform a source of stress into an act of thoughtful foresight. George Sullivan III, owner of Guilford Funeral Home, highlights how early decision-making helps align final arrangements with individual values and family traditions.
Amid the rugged terrain and variable weather of the European landscape, Arctech showcased its "Tracker+" ecosystem at Intersolar Europe 2026. The company is pivoting toward specialized hardware designed to handle mountainous sites and complex regulatory demands as the continent accelerates its transition to large-scale renewable energy.
Two new lawsuits filed in Georgia and California allege that patients suffered permanent, irreversible vision loss after using Novo Nordisk’s popular weight-loss drug, Ozempic. The complaints center on non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, or NAION, a condition that permanently damages the optic nerve by restricting vital blood flow.
During the 2025–26 academic year, school districts across the United States initiated a sweeping modernization of facility-use policies. Facing the expiration of pandemic-era funding and escalating maintenance costs, systems are shifting away from outdated administrative practices toward a model of rigorous, data-driven asset stewardship and financial accountability.
The global market for oncology-based in-vivo contract research is set to grow at a compound annual rate of approximately 8% over the next decade. Driven by a surge in complex drug development and the need for precision medicine, the sector is expected to more than double from its 2025 valuation of $1.5 billion.
Ten young athletes from the Metropolitan Oval Academy are stepping onto the global stage this summer as part of Hyundai Motor’s "Next Starts Now" campaign. The initiative pairs rising football talent with a rare, immersive look at the FIFA World Cup 2026, bridging the gap between local development and professional dreams.
With 34 years of experience scaling international technology operations, Ashok Iyengar joins Dallas-based Improving as Executive Vice President of Global Services. He is tasked with unifying the firm’s sales strategy across its 21-office network in North America, South America, and India to accelerate enterprise-level growth.
With 17,000 registered nurse positions sitting vacant across the Commonwealth, a new report from ECPI University warns that Virginia’s healthcare sector is buckling under a profound misalignment between rigid educational models and the practical realities of the modern workforce, leaving nearly 4 million residents with insufficient access to primary care.
Receiving an IRS notice often triggers immediate anxiety, yet Dr. LaTonya Perryman suggests that most inquiries are routine requests for clarification rather than signs of serious wrongdoing. By shifting from reactive panic to proactive documentation, taxpayers can manage these interactions with greater precision and far less stress.
Forty-five years after its 1981 debut, TCBY is revisiting its roots as the country’s original social network. The frozen yogurt pioneer is launching a summer-long anniversary campaign, blending retro branding with modern promotions to celebrate the community connections that have defined the brand since its inception.
At Cannes Lions 2026, the industry debated whether creators should replace agencies. Sophie Gold, founder of the Santa Monica and London-based studio della, argues that brands need a showrunner—a dedicated team to maintain a consistent narrative universe rather than relying on fragmented campaigns that reset every week.
