#international-expansion

#international-expansion

JFC, which includes restaurant brands such as Smashburger and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, is currently traded as a single group on the Philippine Stock Exchange and operates in 33 countries. Over the past 15 quarters, JFC's international network has posted a 26.7% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the group's overall 15.1% rate of expansion. The separation reflects increasingly distinct strategic profiles for the domestic and international businesses, Shin said.

Only one of them, Justin B. Smith, 56, is the CEO of Semafor, the new American media outlet that has arrived with a mission to save the industry and has just been valued at $330 million. Right now, Justin and Ben Smith, the other co-founder, are feeling optimistic and euphoric, according to interviews. They see themselves in a position to compete with the country's major newspapers.

In this context, it should be mentioned that Apple Card is still only available in the US, despite stated plans for an international launch.

Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing UK confirm that they are in discussions regarding a potential combination, which would build upon the complementary strengths, shared ambitions, and combined international reach of the two firms going forward.

The cornerstone of Kirin's global strategy centers on the establishment of Kirin Brewery Southeast Asia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which officially launched on October 1st as the company's dedicated Southeast Asia regional headquarters. This strategic positioning reflects the growing importance of the Southeast Asian market in the global food and beverage industry, where rising disposable incomes and evolving consumer preferences create unprecedented opportunities for premium beverage brands.

U.K. fintech Revolut has hit yet another roadblock to its longstanding mission of becoming a real bank in its home country: Its full banking license is on hold because the country's central bank is concerned over whether the startup can maintain its risk management controls in the face of its blazing fast international expansion. The Bank of England wants Revolut to commit to building its risk management stack to match its international growth before the regulator can approve a full banking license

The acquisition advances a strategy outlined when European growth investor Verdane took a majority stake in Cropster in October 2024, signaling an intent to expand internationally through mergers and acquisitions. Cropster has not publicly disclosed the financial terms of the Firescope acquisition, but a company announcement today said further acquisitions are planned as Cropster deploys a "sizable war chest" from Verdane.

Google upgraded the Try On feature to now support shoes, in addition to other forms of clothing. Plus, Try on will soon also work in Australia, Canada and Japan, Google announced. Google wrote, "Try on's state-of-the-art AI accurately perceives shapes and depths, preserving those subtleties when showing you what something would look like on you. Finally, you can answer the age-old question: "Can I pull off these shoes?."

Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: TLRY) reports fiscal Q1 2026 results before the market opens, following a transition year defined by consolidation and margin repair. The stock is up 275% over the past 6 months as investors look to see if the turnaround can keep momentum moving forward. Last quarter's print (Q4 FY2025) showed clear progress - EPS beat $0.02 vs. est. $0.00 - as international cannabis and spirits drove gross margin expansion. Yet shares finished down 5% after weaker beverage margins and cautious cash-flow trends.

Opal works by getting users to enter a description of the app they want to make, after which the tool uses different Google models to do so. Once the app is ready, users can open the editor panel to view and customize the visual workflow of inputs, outputs, and generation steps. They can click any step to review or edit the prompt, or add new steps manually using Opal's toolbar.

The AI-powered cloud ERP platform is helping the company increase efficiency, automate key processes, and build a strong foundation for global growth. Founded in 2024 by actor Tom Holland and beverage industry veteran John Herman, BERO has rapidly expanded across the US and UK, selling four unique beers both direct-to-consumer online and through major retailers including Target, Amazon, Sprouts, and Total Wine.

MAN Truck & Bus has signed a memorandum of understanding with Improtex Trucks & Buses (MAN's local partner) and the Government of Azerbaijan to establish local xKD production of electric buses. The agreement marks a further step in the company's international expansion strategy. The MoU was signed in Baku by Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus, Samad Bashirli, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Fizuli Alakbarov, President of Improtex Trucks & Buses LLC.

Oura Health Oy, the maker of the Oura health and fitness ring, is raising $875 million in a new Series E financing round valuing it around $10.9 billion, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The round, which is expected to close by the end of the month, would double the company's $5 billion valuation from its Series D round announced last December. The report notes that the Series E round could still exceed $900 million.

Next could easily have been a real casualty of the digital age but, again, has shown its ability to not only stay relevant but prosper, thanks to its ability to adapt and benefit strategically from online retail. While the fast fashion brands have blazed and faded, Next has nurtured its brand portfolio, online platform and customer base steadily in a real tortoise and hare story.

This funding from NatWest is a game-changer for us. It allows us to manage our cash flow more effectively, ensuring timely payments to our suppliers and preventing any disruptions in our supply chain. With this support, we're well-positioned to continue our growth trajectory and explore new market opportunities as well as building on our success in the US.

Today, it's the world's largest streaming platform with over 300 million global subscribers and a proven ability to reinvent itself. The company's crackdown on password sharing, expansion into advertising, and disciplined content strategy have all helped reignite growth over the past two years. But for investors, the question is less about what Netflix has accomplished and more about where the next phase of growth will come from.

One of Airbnb's most underappreciated competitive advantages is how it has quietly become a home for long-term travelers. In 2024, stays of 28 nights or more made up 18% of gross nights booked, according to company filings. That's not a small niche -- it's nearly one in five stays. This trend aligns with broader shifts in how people work and live.

The biggest mistake we see is overthinking," explains Sarah Mitchell, CEO of EcoWrap, whose biodegradable packaging solutions now serve clients in 12 European countries. "We spent six months researching every possible regulation and requirement, when we could have started with one country and learned as we went.

AI Mode is available in India, expanding Google's international reach after initial success in the US, allowing for enhanced search functionalities.