Everything’s connected. That’s the central theme that emerged from a report published by Technomic, Chicago.

Mimecast Ltd., Lexington, Mass., released its quarterly report, “Threat Intelligence Report: Risk and Resilience Insights,” which provides technical analysis and observations of evolving threats from the Mimecast Threat Center from July to September.

Panelists for Wolters Kluwer's Blue Chip Economic Indicators, New York, are increasingly worried about a recession in 2020.

Across the U.S. retail landscape, convenience stores are said to grow faster than all other offline channels over the next five years, according to a study released by Nielsen, Chicago, thus reflecting the hyper-focus consumers put on expediency.

Nidec Global Appliance, Austria, acquired Embraco, a Brazil-based manufacturer of refrigeration solutions.

Greene Concepts, Inc., Marion, N.C., acquired Mammoth Ventures Inc., a Venice, Calif.-based holding company.

Americold Realty Trust, Atlanta, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nova Cold Logistics, Canada, for CAD $337 million from Brookfield Business Partners L.P., Canada.

Lufa Farms, Canada, announced the construction of its fourth commercial rooftop greenhouse in the borough of Saint-Laurent, Canada.

Check out this week's personnel announcements from companies such as Sysco, Albertsons and more.

Coresight Research, New York, released “Coresight on Cannabis: The CBD Consumer,” which surveyed 2,271 U.S. consumers (aged 18 and over) of CBD and/or hemp-based products to collect, analyze and publish data and insights on CBD’s current position and future market potential.