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Drones need tracking network for expanded flights, says FAA

Bloomberg All but the smallest civilian drones would have to broadcast radio tracking data to ensure greater safety and prevent terrorism under a sweeping proposal unveiled by US regulators. The long-awaited draft rules call for a massive new tracking network for everything from toys to larger commercial drones so that law enforcement can spot the devices flying anywhere, from congested ...

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Barneys ends online sales as it prepares for new ownership

Bloomberg Barneys New York Inc. has stopped offering clearance merchandise on its websites, which now redirect to Saks Fifth Avenue’s sites. The retailer suspended closeout sales on Barneys.com and Barneyswarehouse.com sites and is transferring the remaining goods to Barneys stores slated to close, according to a representative for B. Riley Financial Inc., the firm handling the liquidation sales. Clearance at ...

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Thai tycoons are vying for Tesco’s $7bn Asia business

Bloomberg The Thailand and Malaysian operations of Britain’s largest supermarket chain Tesco Plc. are on the shopping lists of Thai tycoons. Thai billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont’s Charoen Pokphand Group and Central Group, controlled by Chirathivat family, are among companies that are weighing bids for the Southeast Asian business that could fetch more than $7 billion, according to people with knowledge of ...

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