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How Crocs shoe brand sidestepped supply chain snags

Retailers in every sector are feeling the hurt of a snarled supply chain, threatening holiday season profits, but Crocs has created a playbook to mitigate the impact of manufacturing shortages and shipping delays, CNBC reports.

Baton Rouge native, ‘Great American Baking Show’ winner releases cookbook

Baton Rouge native Vallery Lomas was in her third year of law school at...

Metro Council approves rezoning for Government Street development

The Metro Council Zoning Committee approved a rezoning request Wednesday that will clear the way for the redevelopment of half a block along Government Street in Mid City.

Click Here Digital reports new investment partnerships

Click Here Digital has entered into partnerships with two investment firms, the Baton Rouge-based digital marketing firm announced today.

DDD approves Emergent Method as consulting firm in executive director search

The DDD Commission voted unanimously to use Emergent Method as the consulting firm in its executive director search and to support the CATS tax renewal, during a special meeting Wednesday afternoon.

US initial unemployment claims fall for third consecutive week

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a new low point since the pandemic erupted, evidence that layoffs are declining as companies hold onto workers.
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b1Bank expanding into Houston with Texas Citizens Bank acquisition

The transaction will not only extend the b1BANKS’ reach along the industry-heavy Interstate 10 corridor, but will also grow its assets to some $4.9 billion.

ExxonMobil reconsidering its investment strategy 

ExxonMobil’s remade board of directors is debating whether to continue with several major oil...

Former CATS employee alleges wrongdoing at agency

A former assistant administrator at CATS is accusing his higher-ups at the parish bus system of patronage and misappropriation of federal funds.

AT&T burying fiber-optic lines to prevent another hurricane cell service blackout 

Telecommunications giant AT&T will put parts of its fiber-optic infrastructure in southeast Louisiana underground to avoid future hurricane outages, the company announced today.