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Oriental Land Creates Cruise Unit to Launch Disney Cruise Line Japan in FY2028

The move formalizes Disney’s first Japan-based cruise operation under OLC’s long-term growth plan.

Costco Sets Late-June Opening for First Standalone Gas Station in Mission Viejo

Radisson Signs Mana Island Resort & Spa Fiji to Radisson Individuals

Aritzia Buys Fred Segal, Leases Melrose Flagship to Relaunch LA Landmark

Trader Joe's Maps Eight U.S. Store Openings for 2026

Sidemen’s Sides to Open 15 Restaurants in 2026, Expanding in UK and Asia–Middle East

Eicher Motors Approves Rs 958 Crore Cheyyar Upgrade to Lift Royal Enfield Capacity to 20 Lakh

Naboo Raises $70 Million Series B to Build AI Tail‑Spend Procurement Platform

Tata Motors to Begin JLR Assembly at New Panapakkam Plant on Feb. 9

OCC Grants Conditional Go-Ahead for Nubank to Form U.S. National Bank

Ian Schrager Taps Highgate to Scale PUBLIC Hotels in New Global Joint Venture

Tim Hortons to Double South Korea Footprint to 50 Stores in 2026

Mews Raises $300 Million Series D at $2.5 Billion Valuation

Brightline Taps Ex‑Eurostar Leader Nicolas Petrovic as CEO, Reassigns Reininger to Brightline West

Aldi Plans 180+ U.S. Stores in 2026, Entering Colorado and Maine

Wetherspoon Opens Beaconsfield Pub as First Overseas Site Set for February

Seven Letter Taps Brandon Shaw as Partner, Opens Los Angeles Office for Entertainment Expansion

Smart Fit Hits 2,000 Gyms, Maps 340 Openings for 2026

Six Flags Magic Mountain Closes Early on New Year’s Eve Due to Rain

One Group Signs Largest Asset-Light Deal to Add 10 Benihana Locations Across Bay Area