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…
LVMH experiencing “unheard of growth rates” in China
With trade wars and economic downturns making frequent headlines, it’s nice to see some good news coming out…
Take-Two CEO: don’t overestimate the impact of Fortnite on the industry
In the video game industry, one title has made consistent headlines and become something of a phenomenon: Fortnite.…