Bloomberg Chanel Inc has become the latest retail giant to make a public nod towards environmentally conscious products, investing in a “green” chemistry company as part of an effort to make luxury items less damaging to the planet. Both the apparel and cosmetics industries are major sources of waste, and chemicals often used to make fabrics and skincare products — ...

Bloomberg When Greg Hayes took the reins at United Technologies Corp in late 2014, the newly minted CEO said he would pursue huge deals to reshape the industrial conglomerate. He’s been true to his word, though not without a little pressure from activist investors pushing for a transformation. Since late last year, he has completed the acquisition of Rockwell Collins ...

Bloomberg Kenya Airways Plc is willing to operate under a state-owned holding company after the troubled airline failed in its bid to jointly run the country’s main airport, according to Chairman Michael Joseph. Lawmakers in the East African nation are expected to issue alternative proposals, including the possible partial nationalisation of Kenya Airways, after they rejected the airline’s proposal to ...