Alabama-based Hibbett acquired by rival JD Sports in massive $1 billion deal
Birmingham-based sporting goods retailer Hibbett has officially been bought by a former rival.. JD Sports Fashion, the UK's largest sporting goods retailer, has reportedly purchased all of Hibbett's outstanding shares for $87.50 per share in cash, translating into a total enterprise value of about $1.1 billion. “Today's announcement is a true testament to the work […]
Legendary Alabama brand Wickles Pickles acquired by Fenwick Food Group
A popular Alabama pickle company has been acquired by one of the Southeast's leading consumer goods investment companies. Fenwick Food Group, a division of Fenwick Brands, Inc., officially acquired Wickles Pickles on November 29th. The business will be headquartered in Birmingham. Fenwick also owns another Alabama-based brand, Moore's Marinade & Sauce. The brand's rapid success […]
Notes From the Field: First Evidence of Locally Acquired Dengue Virus Infection — Maricopa County, Arizona, November 2022
Melissa Kretschmer, Massachusetts1; Jennifer Collins, MPH1Dr. Ariella P. Dale1;Brenna Garrett1; Leah Koski, MPH1; Karen Zabel, MSN1; R. Nicholas Stave, M.D.1; Katie Turnbow1; Judas Nativio, MS1; Kelsey Andrews1; William E. Smith, MS1; John Townsend2; Nicole Basser2; James Will2; Kathryn Barr, DVM1,3,FourDr. Forrest K. JonesFour,FiveDr. Gilberto A. SantiagoFiveKelly A. Fitzpatrick, MSPHFive; Dr. Eileen Lubert3; Kathryn Fitzpatrick, MPH3; […]
