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McDonald’s to raise pay; offer paid leave, educational help
Oak Brook, Ill. - McDonald’s USA has decided to give employees a break, in the form of higher pay, paid time off and educational assistance. McDonald’s is raising starting wages at company-owned restaurants in the U.S. one dollar more than the locally-mandated minimum wage, as of July 1.
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It’s official: Standard General affiliate buys 1,743 RadioShack stores
Fort Worth, Texas - General Wireless Inc., an affiliate of Standard General LP, has officially received U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval to acquire the inventory and assume leases of 1,743 RadioShack stores following a bankruptcy auction. The company operates a long-term partnership with Sprint, and Sprint will provide services, products and accessories at some stores.
The stores will feature emerging technologies, as well as the traditional accessories and DIY for which RadioShack is known. Approximately 1,440 stores will be co-branded with Sprint.

