Keywords: Competition


Bmw targets recovery in China with neue klasse electric platform

German automaker BMW is aiming to strengthen its position in China by launching its next-generation electric vehicle platform, known as “Neue Klasse,” as competition intensifies in the world’s largest car market. After a period marked by aggressive price reductions across the electric......

Altman sparks backlash with developer tribute amid AI layoffs

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman faced widespread criticism after posting a message thanking software developers at a time when job cuts linked to artificial intelligence are accelerating across the technology sector. Altman wrote on X that he felt “enormous gratitude” toward people who......

Lululemon forecasts lower revenue and profit amid board turmoil and competition

Lululemon Athletica on Tuesday projected annual revenue and profit slightly below Wall Street expectations, reflecting ongoing challenges in a competitive market and internal governance issues. The announcement comes amid a period of leadership change and strategic uncertainty for the company. Lululemon......

Taghazout Bay hosts pivotal WSL qualifier for Europe and Africa

Morocco will host a decisive stage of the international surfing calendar when the Pro Taghazout Bay QS 4,000 takes place from March 22 to 29 at Anchor Point. The event marks the final stop of the 2025-2026 World Surf League Qualifying Series for Europe and a crucial late-season contest for Africa, where......

Volkswagen plans 50,000 job cuts in Germany as profits plunge

Volkswagen plans to eliminate about 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as the automaker accelerates restructuring efforts following a sharp decline in annual profits. The announcement came as the company reported earnings at their lowest level since the 2016 diesel emissions scandal. Chief executive Oliver......

Volkswagen profits plunge as tariffs and China competition hit 2025 results

Volkswagen reported a sharp decline in profits for 2025, with operating earnings falling by more than half as U.S. tariffs and intensifying competition in China weighed on the German automaker’s performance. The company said it expects only a modest recovery in 2026 as it adapts to what executives......

Volkswagen expects margin recovery in 2026 after difficult year

Volkswagen said it expects its operating margin to improve to between 4.0 percent and 5.5 percent in 2026 after a challenging 2025 marked by tariffs, rising competition from Chinese automakers, and the high cost of shifting toward electric vehicles. The German carmaker reported an operating margin of......

Sony ends PC releases for major single player PlayStation games

Sony Group Corp. will stop releasing its major single player PlayStation 5 titles on PC, ending a six year experiment with cross platform launches that the company now considers commercially ineffective, according to Bloomberg. The decision means several high profile games will remain exclusive to the......

Glovo shuts down all seven dark stores in Morocco

Glovo has closed all seven of its dark stores in Morocco, citing compliance with new regulations recently introduced by the Competition Council, company sources reported. The closures affect locations in Tangier, Mohammedia, Casablanca, Dar Bouazza, and Marrakech. Initially, authorities in Nouaceur......