- Abha Bhattarai
- Reporter
Abha Bhattarai covers local banking, retail and hospitality for The Washington Post’s Capital Business section. Abha graduated from The Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, and has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Forbes.com and the St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times. She lives in Washington, D.C.
RLJ turns to YouTube to reach different audiences
Last week, Bethesda-based RLJ Entertainment introduced two paid channels on YouTube as part of a pilot program on the popular video-sharing site.
Curry’s Auto Service turns to new line of business
Gainesville-based shop received exclusive distribution rights to the battery-conditioning technology created by a former General Motors employee.
After quiet first quarter, bank mergers pick up
Community banks and credit unions are looking to expand in a ho-hum economy.
Under Say on Pay, most shareholders approve executive pay packages
Analysts say not much has changed with executive pay, but the measures have opened up communication.
- Evolving Internet helps Clarabridge improve customer-feedback business
- D.C.’s Punk Rock Bride to expand to West coast
- AU grad finds niche in local soap business
- Bain & Co. to open permanent office in Washington
- With coupons and concierge services, area malls look to woo international shoppers
- Malmaison is third restaurant from Popal family
- Sequestration takes its toll on the Washington area meetings business
- Marriott reports 31% increase in quarterly profits, but sequestration hitting some hotels
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