Tag: Business Strategy


  • Obat Oil Unveils Plan for 200 Retail Stations Nationwide With Dangote Refinery Tie-Up

    Obat Oil Unveils Plan for 200 Retail Stations Nationwide With Dangote Refinery Tie-Up

    Obat Oil Sets Sights on 200 Retail Stations Nationwide Obat Oil is accelerating its expansion plan, targeting 200 retail stations across the nation. In a revealing conversation with Dare Olawin, the company’s executive chair, Obat Oil’s Group Managing Director, Akinfemiwa Akinruntan, outlined the strategic rationale, current improvements, and the roadmap to scale. The interview sheds…

  • The Best Profiles of 2025: CEOs Who Walked Away, Went Solo, or Kept Moving

    The Best Profiles of 2025: CEOs Who Walked Away, Went Solo, or Kept Moving

    Introduction: A Year of Bold Leadership Choices The corporate world in 2025 was defined by a trio of leadership narratives: CEOs who stepped back, leaders who ventured out alone, and executives who kept pushing forward through uncertainty. These profiles became the year’s most-read stories because they spoke to a universal question: what does true leadership…

  • Running a €260m retail business: Customers want stock, not problems

    Running a €260m retail business: Customers want stock, not problems

    Overview: A €260m retail player betting on stock and acquisitions A growing retailer with reported revenues of €261m is outlining a straightforward recipe for success: keep shelves stocked, pursue strategic acquisitions, and grow steadily over the next two to three years. In an industry where customer patience is thin and competition is relentless, the emphasis…

  • Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield: Embarrassment as Motivation

    Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield: Embarrassment as Motivation

    From Terrible to Transformative: Butterfield’s Early Admission Stewart Butterfield, the cofounder and long-time CEO of Slack, once framed an early misstep as a powerful catalyst for change. In 2014, he candidly described Slack’s initial product as “terrible.” That blunt assessment wasn’t meant to entertain critics; it was a strategic signal to the company and its…

  • Banquets Boom, Dine-Ins Dip: How Restaurants Are Capturing Catering Demand Amid an F&B Slump

    Banquets Boom, Dine-Ins Dip: How Restaurants Are Capturing Catering Demand Amid an F&B Slump

    Banquets on the Rise: A New Strategy for a Slumping F&B Scene The dining landscape is shifting as restaurants grapple with a downturn in walk-in customers. Across cities facing economic headwinds, many operators are recalibrating their models to lean into catering, event catering, and off-site services. The trend is particularly visible in Singapore, where established…

  • Suntory Holdings Faces Challenges in Overseas Strategy Post Resignation

    Suntory Holdings Faces Challenges in Overseas Strategy Post Resignation

    Introduction Suntory Holdings (HD) is currently navigating troubled waters following the resignation of its president, Takashi Shinagawa, just six months into his tenure. This significant shift not only raises concerns about the company’s immediate operational strategies but also triggers questioning of its future overseas growth and credibility in the market. Context of the Resignation Takashi…

  • Fourlis Group: Promising September Ahead

    Fourlis Group: Promising September Ahead

    Introduction to Fourlis Group’s Promising Outlook The Fourlis Group, a prominent player in the retail and wholesale sector, has set high expectations for September 2025. In a recent conference call held on September 10, 2025, the company’s CEO, Vasilis Fourlis, shared insights into the anticipated strong performance during the third quarter. The optimism surrounding this…

  • Murdoch Children Express Happiness Over Family Deal

    Murdoch Children Express Happiness Over Family Deal

    Introduction In a surprising turn of events, Rupert Murdoch’s children have publicly expressed their satisfaction with the recent multibillion-dollar settlement among family members. Prudence MacLeod, Elisabeth Murdoch, and James Murdoch have taken the opportunity to voice their feelings following the announcement of this substantial deal, which has been a topic of speculation in media circles.…

  • Altex’s Ambitious Expansion Plans with Brico Depot

    Altex’s Ambitious Expansion Plans with Brico Depot

    Understanding Altex’s Expansion Strategy In a bold move to consolidate its market position, Altex România SRL is set to integrate Brico Depot and a software services company into its growing portfolio, creating an entity with a staggering valuation of 4.7 billion lei. This strategic maneuver aims to streamline operations and enhance service delivery across its…

  • Altex’s Strategic Expansion: Merging Brico Depot and Software Services

    Altex’s Strategic Expansion: Merging Brico Depot and Software Services

    Introduction to Altex’s Growth Strategy Altex Romania SRL is making significant waves in the retail sector by consolidating its assets worth 4.7 billion lei. This strategic move not only highlights the company’s ambition but also its commitment to streamlining operations. With the integration of Brico Depot and software services into its core business model, Altex…