PayPal is in the market for new strategic investments
PayPal made headlines recently over its decision to buy Uber’s stock in a private placement in April, before…
Amazon will be making drone deliveries “within months”
Amazon has been discussing drone deliveries for a long time – but now, they’re finally just around the…
Starbucks gets spooky with Chinese ghost stores
Starbucks, the world’s coffeehouse market leader, is working hard to retain (and extend) its top-dog position. One of…
Live Nation begins investing in female-led companies
Live entertainment market leader Live Nation has begun its strategy of investing in female-led companies. This move, which…
Marriott drives deeper into the experiential
The world’s largest luxury hotel group, Marriott International, has an ace up its sleeve when it comes to…
China is major market for electric cars – Beijing works to avoid a crash
China’s massive car market is, as regular readers of this newsfeed will know, a driving force in the…
Adidas continues fight to save oceans from plastic waste
Sneaker giant Adidas is more than just a great athleisure brand – it’s also making a real difference…
Kering turns to artificial intelligence to continue growth trajectory
French luxury giant Kering, the company behind high-end fashion brands like Gucci, is turning to artificial intelligence (AI)…
Meet Spotify’s newest stars – the Obamas!
You may have heard of music streaming market leader Spotify’s latest superstars: Barack and Michelle Obama. The former…
JD.com’s big bet for growth: 5,000 traditional retail franchisees
JD.com, the online retail giant that is second only to Alibaba in its domestic market of China, is…