Starbucks pays farmers an additional $20 million to keep coffee crisis at bay
Starbucks, the world’s coffeehouse kingpin, has a problem: as coffee prices tumble, the providers of its high-quality beans…
LVMH reaffirms its green credentials – as well as its optimism
The world’s largest luxury company, LVMH, has pledged to improve its environmental credentials in a bid to keep…
Live Nation acquires Hog agency in Finland
World-leading music promoter Live Nation has continued its spate of acquisitions with Finnish competitor Hog Agency & Promotion.…
PayPal wins major victory with entrance into China
Online payments giant PayPal has managed to accomplish what everyone’s trying to do: it’s found a way into…
Richemont acquires Jewellery brand Buccellati
At the end of September, luxury giant Richemont announced a new purchase: high end jewelry brand Buccellati. The…
Adobe has a strong third quarter… but weaker than hoped for guidance upsets investors
Adobe, the software giant that pretty much owns the creative space in digital, reported third-quarter earnings last month…
Tencent’s nationalist homage sees it top Chinese gaming charts
Earlier this week, China celebrated 70 years of Communist Party rule. And Tencent, the country’s most powerful force…
Nike shares hit new record on better-than expected fiscal year
The king of sporting footwear has done it again – beaten the Street, and sent its share price…
Galaxy throws more sponsorship at Japan, as integrated resorts get closer to reality
Gaming giant Galaxy Entertainment Group is continuing to ingratiate itself with Japanese consumers as the country’s new gaming…
Netflix takes on the big boys of cinema with an unlikely partnership
Streaming video on demand market leader Netflix’s business model is simple: take as much compelling content, and put…