Evelyn Y. Davis, best known for her role as an outspoken shareholder at annual meetings in the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 89. Davis, who introduced herself as “Evelyn Y. Davis, publisher of ‘Highlights and Lowlights of Corporate Annual Meetings’” would launch into a harangue aimed directly at the (invariably male) CEOs and chairmen, according to the Los Angeles Times. “In that era, Evelyn Y. Davis needed no introduction. She made appearances on CNBC and the Larry King program, and on at least one occasion brought the gavel down from the podium of the New York …

CoverGirl cosmetics is now certified completely cruelty-free -- making it the biggest beauty brand to earn the Leaping Bunny logo, according to the Independent. To be awarded this globally recognized certification, presented by Cruelty Free International, a brand must eliminate animal testing from every level of production, including in all ingredients and suppliers. The beauty brand will also have to undergo ongoing checks to ensure it is maintaining cruelty-free production.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has signed a deal with Japanese MMA promotions company Rizin Fighting Federation to meet Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, current RISE Featherweight World Champ, scheduled for New Year’s Eve in the Saitama Super Arena. The match still has a lot of holes to fill, including marketing deals, PPV options and licensing, according to NYSportsJournalism. At a press conference in Japan, a banner behind the fighters included logos from Mayweather Jr.’s The Money Team, Rizin and Cygames, a video game company based in Tokyo.

Under Armour employees received an email earlier this year that ended a a longstanding company practice: They can no longer charge visits to strip clubs on their corporate cards, according to the Wall Street Journal. Over the years, executives and employees of the sports-apparel company, including Chief Executive Kevin Plank, went with athletes or co-workers to strip clubs and the company often paid for the visits of many attendees, people familiar with the matter said, according to the Journal.

Delta says an ill service animal was aboard the previous flight. The passenger was offered a full refund and additional compensation. "The safety and health of our customers and employees is our top priority, and we are conducting a full investigation while following up with the right teams to prevent this from happening again," according to a statement obtained by USA Today. The feces debacle follows several high-profile airline incidents over the past year.

The famous mascot of Toys R Us will be featured at nearly 600 Kroger-owned grocery stores this holiday season. “This marks the debut of Geoffrey's Toy Box, a venture by Toys R Us' one-time lenders who held onto the toy giant's corporate brand names and intellectual properties, including its iconic mascot, Geoffrey the giraffe,” according to USA Today. Some three dozen toys will be for sale at Ralphs, Smith's and Fred Meyer, as well as the Kroger namesake chain.

Ben & Jerry’s newest politically themed limited-edition flavor is called Pecan Resist. It seeks to celebrate activists who continue to resist oppression, harmful environmental practices and injustice, according to Drugstore News. It features chocolate ice cream with white and dark fudge chunks, pecans, walnuts and fudge-covered almonds. The company is donating $25,000 to Color of Change, Honor the Earth, Women’s March and Neta as part of the flavor launch.

Witty social media messaging is giving some fast-food chains distinct alter egos. Although they are usually self-promotional, the messages are often clever enough to give personality to otherwise faceless companies. “And that can drive sales,” according to USA Today. “Many of the tweets are strictly business, but some aren’t afraid to zing, offering quips that mock competitors or pick up on news events.”

The Book by Cadillac subscription car service will shut down by the end of the year, people briefed on the plan told MarketWatch. Subscribers paying $1,8000 a month for access to Cadillac’s model lineup will have 30 days from the time they are notified to turn in their vehicles. A GM spokesman confirmed the service was ending, but said it could restart later. “We are hitting the pause button for a brief time to make some tweaks,” the spokesman said.

With Amazon, Walmart and Target the dominant players in the retail category, it has become harder for competitors, who are placing hopes on the always crucial holiday shopping season. “Department store chains Sears, J.C. Penney and Neiman Marcus are ailing, while strip-mall stalwarts Kmart and Bed Bath & Beyond are struggling to lure customers. And flailing mall retailers such as Claire's and Charlotte Russe must deliver results,” according to USA Today.