A Philadelphia dorm room once housed the first batches of Insomnia Cookies. Today, the hometown brand has scaled that student experiment into a network of more than 300 cookie shops around the globe.

Blackstone Inc. is in talks to acquire Juno Hair, South Korea’s largest premium hair salon chain, in a deal valued at $590 million. The acquisition aims to transform Juno Hair into a global salon powerhouse, marking a significant investment in the international beauty industry.

In a significant move to expand its global footprint, China’s Central Airlines has launched a year-round cargo service to Nottingham East Midlands, marking its first foray into the UK market. This new service is poised to strengthen trade links and enhance logistics between the two nations.

Orion Corp., creator of the original Choco Pie, is investing $580 million over three years to expand its manufacturing footprint in Korea, Russia, and Vietnam to meet soaring global demand. The substantial investment aims to boost production capacity and efficiency amid overwhelming international appetite for its snacks.