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Viva® Brand Asks Americans to Break-Up this Valentine's Day
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 14, 7:00AM CST
This Valentine's Day, Viva® brand is asking people to "break up" with their current paper towel by giving them the chance to test the stretchy-strength of new Viva® Vantage*, launching nationwide today. The revolutionary V-Flex* Weave technology of Viva® Vantage* has the best combination of strength, stretch and softness to give consumers great scrubbing power so they have the confidence to take on life's messes.
Kinross Reports 2013 Fourth-Quarter and Year-End Results
Marketwire - Wed Feb 12, 4:06PM CST
Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K)(NYSE: KGC) today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2013.
Zipcar Touches Down in Chicagoland Airports, Marking the Company's 25th and 26th Airport Locations
PR Newswire - Thu Dec 05, 11:14AM CST
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, today announced it has launched service at Chicago's O'Hare International and Midway airports, bringing the total number of airports that offer Zipcar to 26. To celebrate this milestone Zipcar is offering special pricing - $99 for a two-day reservation - at participating airport locations until December 21st.
Zipcar Offers New Monthly Membership Plan
PR Newswire - Mon Nov 25, 11:00AM CST
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, today announced a new plan that gives members the option to pay for membership on a monthly basis for its "wheels when you want them" service. Based on strong and positive feedback from two test cities, Zipcar is now rolling out the option to nearly all US and Canadian Zipcar markets.
College Now Comes with a Set of Wheels for More than Three Million Students as Zipcar Expands
PR Newswire - Mon Nov 18, 3:57PM CST
Zipcar, Inc. the world's leading car sharing network, is launching service on 23 new colleges and universities this fall, bringing the total of campuses across the United States and Canada that offer Zipcar to nearly 350. Now, more than three million students have access to "wheels when you want them" with a touch of their smartphone for as little as $7.50 per hour, with gas, insurance and 180 miles per day included.
Zipcar Expands in Sacramento Becoming 26th Major Metro Market
PR Newswire - Wed Nov 06, 4:23PM CST
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, with the support of the City of Sacramento, is expanding the number of vehicles in the region, as well as establishing an office in the city. Driven by increasing demand for affordable, convenient and "on-demand" mobility, Zipcar is increasing its footprint in the city, becoming the company's 26th major metropolitan market.
The City of Houston Expands Its Shared Motor Pool Program, FleetShare
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 19, 11:00AM CDT
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network and the City of Houston Fleet Management Department have announced that Houston's FleetShare program has expanded to its second location. The program first launched with shared pool vehicles in the Theater District's Tranquility Garage and has recently expanded to the City Hall Annex Garage.
An Interview With Adam Wiener, VP of Analytics and New Business at Redfin
Austin Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 15, 12:05PM CDT
The Motley Fool recently visited Seattle, and we stopped by Redfin to learn more about its unique position in the real estate industry. Vice president of analytics and new business, Adam Wiener, met with us to discuss how Redfin leverages technology...
Zipcar Launches in the City of Lakes; Minneapolis Becomes Zipcar's 21st Major Metro Market
PR Newswire - Wed May 15, 7:00AM CDT
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, with the support of Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, today announced the expansion of Zipcar's car sharing network to the City of Minneapolis. With this launch, Minneapolis becomes Zipcar's 21st major metropolitan market.
Zipcar Takes Off with Expansion to Eight New North American Airports
PR Newswire - Thu May 02, 3:01PM CDT
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, today announced it is expanding its airport access to eight new airports in North America, bringing convenience, freedom and a little zip to air travel. With this expansion, Zipcar is extending its award-winning member experience from city streets and college campuses to airport parking lots, giving Zipcar members on-demand access to nearly 10,000 vehicles in 20 cities, at over 300 universities and now in 11 airports, including:
Avis Budget 1Q loss doubles
AP - Wed May 01, 5:50PM CDT
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — Avis Budget Group Inc. said Wednesday that first-quarter revenue improved, but the car rental company reported a wider loss due to restructuring costs and other special items.
Zipcar and Regus Team Up to Deliver Smart Sharing Solutions to Savvy Businesses
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 03, 7:00AM CDT
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, and Regus, the world's largest provider of flexible workspaces, have teamed up to offer a new national program to help businesses of all sizes across the country save money by paying only for what they use.
Los Angeles Zipsters to Get a Charge out of Driving with New Honda Fit EVs
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 28, 3:01PM CDT
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, with the support of Los Angeles City Councilmember Eric Garcetti, today announced the introduction of 2013 Honda Fit EV battery electric vehicles (BEV) into the Zipcar Los Angeles fleet.
Zipcar and Zingle Team Up in New York City
PRWeb - Tue Mar 26, 1:35PM CDT
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, and Zingle, the portable text ordering solution, have teamed up as part of a pilot program to give Zipcar members in New York City increased options when retrieving their Zipcar.
EmergingGrowth.com's Take on Zipcar
Blogs @ The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Mar 21, 3:10PM CDT
Zipcar is an emerging growth company with a market cap of $490 million with shares closing at $12.26 on March 8. You don’t always get to see much by the way of USPs (Unique Selling Points) in the transportation industry. However, Zipcar...
How Are They Doing After the Merger?
Blogs @ The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Mar 19, 9:00AM CDT
In 2012, the North American rental car industry continued to consolidate with a blockbuster merger between the Hertz Group (NYSE: HTZ) and Dollar Thrifty. Valued at $2.3 billion, the deal also involved Parsippany,...
Avis Budget Group Completes Acquisition of Zipcar
GlobeNewswire - Thu Mar 14, 3:45PM CDT
Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CAR) announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network.
Why These Consumer Services Stocks Are in the Limelight
Marketwire - Thu Mar 14, 7:01AM CDT
Consumer services sector is finally looking up as it also witnesses M&A activities. Zipcar Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIP) is all set to be purchased by Avis Budget Group. The deal is likely to be finalized in the coming quarter. The company also reported strong quarterly result and the stock is currently trading near its acquisition price of $12.25 a piece. NutriSystem Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), on the other hand, took massive charges, leading to quarterly loss. The company also made management changes and appointed a new CEO. It also announced the departure of a couple of other top management. Overall, the sector is showing good action, providing good returns to the investors.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Avis Budget Group, Zipcar, United Rentals, Hertz Global Holdings and Southwest Airlines
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 12, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Avis Budget Group Inc. (Nasdaq:CAR), Zipcar Inc. (Nasdaq:ZIP), United Rentals Inc. (NYSE:URI), Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HTZ) and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV).
Avis to Close Zipcar Deal This Week - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 11, 3:30PM CDT
Avis got the United Kingdom Office of Fair Trading's clearance for acquiring the world's leading car sharing network company, Zipcar Inc.
Viva® Brand Asks Americans to Break-Up this Valentine's Day
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 14, 7:00AM CST
This Valentine's Day, Viva® brand is asking people to "break up" with their current paper towel by giving them the chance to test the stretchy-strength of new Viva® Vantage*, launching nationwide today. The revolutionary V-Flex* Weave technology of Viva® Vantage* has the best combination of strength, stretch and softness to give consumers great scrubbing power so they have the confidence to take on life's messes.
Kinross Reports 2013 Fourth-Quarter and Year-End Results
Marketwire - Wed Feb 12, 4:06PM CST
Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K)(NYSE: KGC) today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2013.
Zipcar Touches Down in Chicagoland Airports, Marking the Company's 25th and 26th Airport Locations
PR Newswire - Thu Dec 05, 11:14AM CST
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, today announced it has launched service at Chicago's O'Hare International and Midway airports, bringing the total number of airports that offer Zipcar to 26. To celebrate this milestone Zipcar is offering special pricing - $99 for a two-day reservation - at participating airport locations until December 21st.
Zipcar Offers New Monthly Membership Plan
PR Newswire - Mon Nov 25, 11:00AM CST
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, today announced a new plan that gives members the option to pay for membership on a monthly basis for its "wheels when you want them" service. Based on strong and positive feedback from two test cities, Zipcar is now rolling out the option to nearly all US and Canadian Zipcar markets.
College Now Comes with a Set of Wheels for More than Three Million Students as Zipcar Expands
PR Newswire - Mon Nov 18, 3:57PM CST
Zipcar, Inc. the world's leading car sharing network, is launching service on 23 new colleges and universities this fall, bringing the total of campuses across the United States and Canada that offer Zipcar to nearly 350. Now, more than three million students have access to "wheels when you want them" with a touch of their smartphone for as little as $7.50 per hour, with gas, insurance and 180 miles per day included.
Zipcar Expands in Sacramento Becoming 26th Major Metro Market
PR Newswire - Wed Nov 06, 4:23PM CST
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, with the support of the City of Sacramento, is expanding the number of vehicles in the region, as well as establishing an office in the city. Driven by increasing demand for affordable, convenient and "on-demand" mobility, Zipcar is increasing its footprint in the city, becoming the company's 26th major metropolitan market.
The City of Houston Expands Its Shared Motor Pool Program, FleetShare
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 19, 11:00AM CDT
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network and the City of Houston Fleet Management Department have announced that Houston's FleetShare program has expanded to its second location. The program first launched with shared pool vehicles in the Theater District's Tranquility Garage and has recently expanded to the City Hall Annex Garage.
An Interview With Adam Wiener, VP of Analytics and New Business at Redfin
Austin Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 15, 12:05PM CDT
The Motley Fool recently visited Seattle, and we stopped by Redfin to learn more about its unique position in the real estate industry. Vice president of analytics and new business, Adam Wiener, met with us to discuss how Redfin leverages technology...
Zipcar Launches in the City of Lakes; Minneapolis Becomes Zipcar's 21st Major Metro Market
PR Newswire - Wed May 15, 7:00AM CDT
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, with the support of Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, today announced the expansion of Zipcar's car sharing network to the City of Minneapolis. With this launch, Minneapolis becomes Zipcar's 21st major metropolitan market.
Zipcar Takes Off with Expansion to Eight New North American Airports
PR Newswire - Thu May 02, 3:01PM CDT
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, today announced it is expanding its airport access to eight new airports in North America, bringing convenience, freedom and a little zip to air travel. With this expansion, Zipcar is extending its award-winning member experience from city streets and college campuses to airport parking lots, giving Zipcar members on-demand access to nearly 10,000 vehicles in 20 cities, at over 300 universities and now in 11 airports, including:
Avis Budget 1Q loss doubles
AP - Wed May 01, 5:50PM CDT
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — Avis Budget Group Inc. said Wednesday that first-quarter revenue improved, but the car rental company reported a wider loss due to restructuring costs and other special items.
Zipcar and Regus Team Up to Deliver Smart Sharing Solutions to Savvy Businesses
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 03, 7:00AM CDT
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, and Regus, the world's largest provider of flexible workspaces, have teamed up to offer a new national program to help businesses of all sizes across the country save money by paying only for what they use.
Los Angeles Zipsters to Get a Charge out of Driving with New Honda Fit EVs
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 28, 3:01PM CDT
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, with the support of Los Angeles City Councilmember Eric Garcetti, today announced the introduction of 2013 Honda Fit EV battery electric vehicles (BEV) into the Zipcar Los Angeles fleet.
Zipcar and Zingle Team Up in New York City
PRWeb - Tue Mar 26, 1:35PM CDT
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, and Zingle, the portable text ordering solution, have teamed up as part of a pilot program to give Zipcar members in New York City increased options when retrieving their Zipcar.
EmergingGrowth.com's Take on Zipcar
Blogs @ The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Mar 21, 3:10PM CDT
Zipcar is an emerging growth company with a market cap of $490 million with shares closing at $12.26 on March 8. You don’t always get to see much by the way of USPs (Unique Selling Points) in the transportation industry. However, Zipcar...
How Are They Doing After the Merger?
Blogs @ The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Mar 19, 9:00AM CDT
In 2012, the North American rental car industry continued to consolidate with a blockbuster merger between the Hertz Group (NYSE: HTZ) and Dollar Thrifty. Valued at $2.3 billion, the deal also involved Parsippany,...
Avis Budget Group Completes Acquisition of Zipcar
GlobeNewswire - Thu Mar 14, 3:45PM CDT
Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CAR) announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network.
Why These Consumer Services Stocks Are in the Limelight
Marketwire - Thu Mar 14, 7:01AM CDT
Consumer services sector is finally looking up as it also witnesses M&A activities. Zipcar Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIP) is all set to be purchased by Avis Budget Group. The deal is likely to be finalized in the coming quarter. The company also reported strong quarterly result and the stock is currently trading near its acquisition price of $12.25 a piece. NutriSystem Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), on the other hand, took massive charges, leading to quarterly loss. The company also made management changes and appointed a new CEO. It also announced the departure of a couple of other top management. Overall, the sector is showing good action, providing good returns to the investors.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Avis Budget Group, Zipcar, United Rentals, Hertz Global Holdings and Southwest Airlines
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 12, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Avis Budget Group Inc. (Nasdaq:CAR), Zipcar Inc. (Nasdaq:ZIP), United Rentals Inc. (NYSE:URI), Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HTZ) and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV).
Avis to Close Zipcar Deal This Week - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 11, 3:30PM CDT
Avis got the United Kingdom Office of Fair Trading's clearance for acquiring the world's leading car sharing network company, Zipcar Inc.
