Keywords: Business strategy


Heineken cuts 3,000 jobs as restructuring boosts first-half profits

Dutch brewing giant Heineken has eliminated approximately 3,000 jobs during the first half of 2026 as part of a global restructuring programme aimed at improving efficiency, while reporting a double-digit increase in net profit. The world's second-largest brewer, behind AB InBev, said the workforce......

Starbucks cuts corporate jobs and restructures regional offices in the United States

Starbucks has announced the elimination of approximately 300 corporate positions in the United States as part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at improving operational efficiency and restoring long-term profitability. The company confirmed that several regional support offices across the country......

TSMC plans major share sale in Vanguard Semiconductor

Taiwanese semiconductor giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced plans to sell up to 152 million shares in Vanguard International Semiconductor through a block trade aimed at financial institutional investors. The operation is expected to reduce TSMC’s ownership stake in Vanguard......

Associated British Foods plans Primark spin-off to boost shareholder value

Associated British Foods has announced plans to separate its low-cost fashion subsidiary Primark from its core food business, in a move aimed at improving operational focus and maximizing long-term shareholder returns. According to a company statement, the board concluded that a spin-off would allow......

Evonik appoints new cfo and extends ceo contract to 2030

German specialty chemicals group Evonik has announced key leadership changes, appointing a new chief financial officer while extending the mandate of its current chief executive officer until 2030. The company confirmed that Michael Rauch will take over as CFO following a recent board decision. His......

ASOS reports strong profit growth following cost-focused strategy

British online fashion retailer ASOS has reported a significant rise in profitability, with adjusted core earnings increasing by nearly 50% in the first half of the year. The improvement comes as the company continues to implement a strategy centered on cost efficiency and operational restructuring. The......