Category: Global Markets
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IHG’s latest trading update puts conversions at the centre of hotel development. Owners still need to test refurbishment costs, demand and operating capability.
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Rexel’s latest results and pending GCG acquisition show why technical services and customer mix belong at the centre of distributor due diligence.
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Prada’s nine-month results show wholesale and licensing outpacing direct retail. The commercial lesson is to test channel economics and partner execution.
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Covivio has completed a six-hotel German operator transition. Its projected savings show why owners must assess management separately from brand strength.
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ABB’s proposed Mitsubishi Electric joint venture shows why market-entry strategy must address manufacturing control and ownership of overseas sales channels separately.
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Carrefour’s proposed purchase of Codifrance highlights the value of wholesale reach—and the retailer relationships needed to sustain it.
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Believe and Spotify’s planned remix tool shows why licensing partners must connect asset-level permission, measurable usage and transparent compensation.
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MetLife Stadium’s Corona and Modelo extension links venue activations, hospitality, retail and packaging rights. We examine the commercial model.
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Kane Biotech’s non-exclusive Stevens agreement shows why regulated distribution depends on channel access, procurement and execution.
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 40-unit Northeast agreement shows why operator infrastructure, territory clustering and rollout discipline matter.