
Celsius Acquires Female-Focused Alani Nu for $1.65B
Celsius Holdings has struck a deal to acquire energy drink brand Alani Nutrition, maker of Alani Nu beverages, for $1.65 billion comprised of cash and stock.
Target is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1969. 207 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - Target is opening eight new stores in October as part of its goal to launch over 300 new stores by 2035, following the recent opening of its 2,000th store earlier this year and a strong Q2 performance [[36a951]] - After a 3.8% year‑over‑year sales decline in Q3 2025, Target replaced its CEO and announced a cut of roughly 500 jobs to redirect resources to frontline store workers [[47304d]] - Target joined other retailers such as Walmart and AMC in rolling out “Quiet Hours,” a sensory‑friendly shopping period that lowers music, dims screens, and reduces distractions [[229344]] - In July, Target opened 11 new large‑format stores across 10 states, moving toward its target of 30 new stores in 2026 and 300 by 2035 [[bd13c9]] - Target hired former Walmart executive Jeff England as EVP and chief global supply‑chain and logistics officer, reinforcing a $6 billion capital‑expenditure plan to boost supply‑chain capabilities [[07c7e7]] Filed under Retail / Specialty retail.

Celsius Holdings has struck a deal to acquire energy drink brand Alani Nutrition, maker of Alani Nu beverages, for $1.65 billion comprised of cash and stock.

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Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru and specialty coffee, is excited to announce the promotion of Mikala Friedrich to Chief Human Resources Officer.

Jennifer Bauernfeind, a former Target executive, transitioned into the home care industry by becoming a Comfort Keepers franchisee.

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TikTok to be banned on Jan. 19 under new law.
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TikTok users and their sentiment around the situation, overall social media habits, and potential apps that could fill the TikTok void.
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Pollo Campero targets Minnesota for franchise development, aiming to open 10 units in the state within a decade.

Relive Health is opening its first locations in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Chamblee, Georgia, adding to its growing portfolio of 12 other locations in Texas, Minnesota, Maryland, Tennessee and Florida.

Hand & Stone doubles its Alabama footprint with the opening of a new spa in Gulf Shores, offering high-quality massage services and more.

A Comfort Keepers franchisee is expanding their senior services portfolio by opening a TruBlue Home Service Ally franchise in the Minneapolis metro area.