Katherine Peralta
Rock Hill Herald
Charlotte, NC, United States
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Soccer promoter announces long-term deal to bring more pro games to Panthers stadium
Relevent Sports Group, which promotes the International Champions Cup soccer exhibition, has signed a five-year deal to host professional international soccer matches in Charlotte at Bank of America Stadium. → Read More
Lowe’s could get over $72 million in taxpayer incentives for new Charlotte tech hub
In exchange for building a $153 million tech hub in South End that will employ up to 2,000, Lowe’s could receive over $72 million in combined state and local incentives, figures obtained by the Observer show. → Read More
Construction wraps up on long-anticipated Corning headquarters in Charlotte
Three years after announcing it would move its from Hickory to Charlotte NC, Corning Optical’s new headquarters building in northwest Charlotte NC is complete. It received an incentives package of up to $2.35 million. → Read More
Krispy Kreme quietly opens South End office. Soon, you can sample new doughnut recipes
Krispy Kreme, founded in 1937, has quietly opened its new corporate office in a refurbished textile mill in South End. The donut maker will open a retail shop at its spot on Hawkins Street by the end of 2019. → Read More
Lowe’s picks South End for tech hub, 2,000 high-paying jobs and a new, 23-story tower
Lowe’s home improvement store chose Charlotte for its 2,000-employee global tech hub, which will be housed in a new 23-floor tower in South End. The company is based in nearby Mooresville. → Read More
Exclusive: One of the oldest beer-makers in Germany plans massive brewery in Charlotte
Gilde, a German beer maker founded in 1546, is planning a massive brewery in Charlotte that will be able to brew up to 500,000 barrels per year. First it will import and distribute in local supermarkets. → Read More
The Panthers may look to Pittsburgh for ideas on how to approach uptown development
Carolina Panthers President Mark Hart spoke with sports business executives in Pittsburgh Thursday about funding major developments, catering to fans and getting creative with entertainment options. → Read More
Panthers owner David Tepper urges support for high-speed rail in NC. Here’s why
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper told a group of about 150 business and government leaders in Pittsburgh Wednesday that a high-speed train connecting Charlotte to Raleigh would benefit all of NC. → Read More
Panthers owner David Tepper urges support for high-speed rail in NC. Here’s why
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper told a group of about 150 business and government leaders in Pittsburgh Wednesday that a high-speed train connecting Charlotte to Raleigh would benefit all of NC. → Read More
Growing pains dog Bubble Wrap maker in Charlotte after major HQ relocation
Five years after announcing plans to relocate to Charlotte from New Jersey, Sealed Air has hit a few snags. It is being investigated by the SEC, it fell off the Fortune 500 list and it sold a third of itself. → Read More
Lowe’s considers Charlotte for new 2,000-employee tech hub
Mooresville, N.C.-based Lowe’s announced plans in December to hire 2,000 new software engineers and other IT workers. The home improvement retailer is considering Charlotte and Dallas to house its new tech hub. → Read More
Lowe’s says a lot of work remains in turnaround, but it’s ahead of rival in one area
Mooresville NC based Lowe’s reported mixed results for the quarter for the home improvement retailer. Earnings fell short of expectations, but same-store sales outpaced those of chief rival Home Depot. → Read More
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry in uptown considering at least two sites for new location
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry is considering York and Stanley counties for its future home. The longtime manufacturer has not made any decisions about whether to move out of uptown Charlotte, despite rumors. → Read More
Panthers players could take tax hit with team’s move to York County
Carolina Panthers are about to land $115 million in tax breaks from South Carolina to build a Rock Hill campus. While having a presence in two states has perks, navigating the tax complexities is challenging. → Read More
‘Our family, our friends, our sons.’ Honoring the UNCC students killed on campus
UNC Charlotte students Riley Howell and Ellis “Reed” Parlier, were killed in a shooting at the Charlotte NC campus. Friends and family recalled them as “big hearted,” “motivated” and “independent.” → Read More
Food Lion to soon open newest store near Charlotte in former Harris Teeter wine shop
Food Lion opens in a spot previously occupied by Harris Teeter’s 201central beer and wine store on May 1 in Prosperity Village in Huntersville. It is about a mile from Publix and Harris Teeter stores. → Read More
Lidl has a few grocery stores in the area but none in Charlotte. That may change soon
Lidl has opened grocery stores near Charlotte in towns such as Indian Land and Gastonia, but it does’t yet have any within Charlotte. That may change soon, as the company begins work on a store on Monroe Road. → Read More
Lidl has a few grocery stores in the area but none in Charlotte. That may change soon
Lidl has opened grocery stores near Charlotte in towns such as Indian Land and Gastonia, but it does’t yet have any within Charlotte. That may change soon, as the company begins work on a store on Monroe Road. → Read More
Lowe’s launches workforce training network to address skills gap, economic mobility
Lowe’s home improvement store is launching a workforce development program called Gen T. Its aim is to educate students on jobs in skilled trades and to help build a pipeline of skilled workers. → Read More
Lowe’s failed to pay former store managers properly, class-action lawsuit claims
A class-action lawsuit filed against Lowe’s last week alleges that the Mooresville-based retailer failed to compensate certain store managers for work they performed. → Read More