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FedEx Founder Fred Smith Dies at 80

The pioneer behind the hub-and-spoke model that revolutionized express delivery remained executive chairman of FedEx until his death.

Randy’s Donuts debuts first Bay Area shop in Santa Clara

WW International Files for Bankruptcy, Signaling End of Iconic WeightWatchers Era

MFI Set for Online-Only Relaunch in 2026 Under Victorian Plumbing Ownership

Final Custom Rolex Daytona Linked to Former CEO Heads to Auction

De La Rue Nears Historic Private Equity Takeover by Atlas Holdings

Microsoft Marks 50 Years with Reflections on Its Origins and Legacy

Canadian Tire Sells Helly Hansen to Kontoor Brands for $900 Million

Panera Bread Founder Ken Rosenthal Passes Away at 81

Asil Nadir, Disgraced Polly Peck Tycoon, Dies at 83