Mario Batali’s business partner admits he knew the celebrity chef harassed women but insists he never witnessed … – Daily Mail

Joe Bastianich said Friday that he knew Mario Batali said ‘inappropriate things’ to staff, but ‘never heard’ of sexual misconduct accusations The two are co-owners of the B&B Hospitality group with Bastianich’s mother Lidia, which includes 24 restaurants and five Italian markets across the U.S.  Bastianich’s new comments come as a new report accuses him…

UPDATE 1-Mechel gets backing from 70 pct of creditors to restructure $1bln loan- sources – Business Insider

(Adds more detail) MOSCOW, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Metals and mining company Mechel has secured the backing of around 70 percent of creditors for a restructuring of its $1 billion syndicated loan, two sources familiar with the situation said. This brings Mechel close to achieving the 75 percent support from creditors needed to reach the…

Power Moves | Chiara Ferragni Named CEO of Her Company, Nicola Formichetti Exits Diesel – The Business of Fashion

LONDON, United Kingdom  BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week. Chiara Ferragni takes on president role at TBS CrewBlogger-turned-businesswoman Chiara Ferragni has stepped up to helm her company, TBS Crew, as its new president and chief executive. Ferragni, whose new role is part of a business restructuring, succeeds Riccardo Pozzoli, co-founder and…

Immersion Corporation Announces Restructuring – Business Wire (press release)

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ: IMMR), the leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, today announced a series of restructuring actions designed to sharpen the companys strategic focus and establish a more cost-efficient operating structure. As part of these changes, Immersion plans to take the following steps: Significantly reduce its presence in China…

Actuant Reports First Quarter Results; Reaffirms Fiscal 2018 Guidance – Business Wire (press release)

MILWAUKEE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Actuant Corporation (NYSE: ATU) today announced results for its first quarter ended November 30, 2017. Highlights Consolidated sales increased 9% over the comparable prior year quarter with a 3% benefit from foreign currency rate changes. First quarter core sales (total sales excluding the impact of acquisitions, divestitures and foreign currency rate changes) increased 6%…

UK Pension Protection Fund to block rescue of Toys R Us unit – Financial Times

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