Investment firm launches proxy battle against Pitney Bowes, seeks CEO ouster
The investment firm Hestia is seeking major changes in Pitney Bowes’ global e-commerce strategy.
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The investment firm Hestia is seeking major changes in Pitney Bowes’ global e-commerce strategy.
The Mountain View, California-based drone delivery firm announced an array of new software and hardware updates.
Gatik will move grocery loads autonomously from Kroger’s Dallas distribution center to its area grocery stores, starting with safety drivers.
The U.S. arm of Just Eat Takeaway will have a new CEO following current chief executive Adam DeWitt’s resignation.
A three-judge panel has reversed a lower court ruling that California’s Proposition 22 was unconstitutional.
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High-powered executive championed a growth strategy for the regional parcel delivery carrier that has since been tempered.
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