Category : Manufacturing


Guzman y Gomez Pulls Out of US Market

Australian fast-food chain Guzman y Gomez closes its US operations, citing unacceptable financial performance and a need for more capital than anticipated.

Halifax Brand May End After 173 Years by Lloyds

Lloyds Banking Group is considering phasing out the Halifax brand, potentially ending 173 years of history. Customers would see no immediate changes, with account numbers and FSCS protection unaffected.

Spitfire Set for Production Return 90 Years On

A team of enthusiasts has built a concept model of the Supermarine Spitfire using abandoned 1940s plans, potentially bringing the iconic aircraft back into production at a fraction of the cost of an original.

Zinc Airline Targets Qantas-Virgin Duopoly

Peter Kelly, a former Qantas and Jetstar executive, is raising $200 million to launch Zinc, a budget airline modeled on Ryanair, using Sydney's new Western Sydney International Airport.

Jet2 Back to Normal After Fire Disruption

Jet2 updates passengers after a fire at its catering warehouse caused food and drink shortages on flights. Services are returning to normal and refunds are being processed.

Giant Dinosaur Species Unearthed in Thailand

A newly identified sauropod, Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, measuring nearly 90 feet long, is the largest dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia, discovered after a villager spotted bones in Thailand.

JD Sports to Close 175 Hibbett Stores in the US

British retailer JD Sports will shut 175 underperforming Hibbett stores in the US over three years, focusing on larger, more profitable locations after facing stiff competition from Dick's Sporting Goods.

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