#business-strategy

#business-strategy

Over the last few years, there has been a clear transformation in how CFOs perceive AI technology. Initially exhibiting caution, now they are increasingly viewing it as a primary driver for efficiency and profitability.

Faced with slumping lunch traffic from downtown offices and waning consumer interest in pricey salads, Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman is leaning into America's 2020s-era protein craze.

Agree on what you're each good at, and stick to it. This isn't about avoiding overlap, it's about playing to each other's strengths.

Soho House has reported an operating profit of just under $60 million in the three months to July, marking its first time achieving consecutive quarterly profits in 30 years.

Nerves mean you care. They show a founder's passion for their project and the importance of the moment. Successful pitches blend emotion with strategic communication.

The launch was bold, unexpected, and perfectly timed. The deeper story is what this move reveals about the future of celebrity-led businesses.

Acquisition costs can significantly impact business viability; some businesses limit these costs to initial gross margins, while others consider long-term customer value.

Duolingo witnessed a backlash on social media after announcing AI integrations led to reduced staffing, despite a 40% year-over-year growth in active users.

Wendy's experienced too many promotions during the summer, leading to ineffective execution and mixed messages to customers, prompting a simplification of its promotional calendar.

AppLovin reported a significant revenue jump of 77% to $1.26 billion in its recent quarter, exceeding analyst expectations of $1.22 billion, despite the sale of its Apps business. Adjusted EBITDA nearly doubled to $1.02 billion, indicating strong operational performance and profitability.

Construction marketing is the engine that gets you seen before the handshake. It serves as digital scaffolding to support your brand when external factors get shaky.

Immad Akhund, an angel investor in over 350 startups, asserts that simply emulating Silicon Valley playbooks often leads to failure, as they are context-specific and not universally applicable.

Entering or expanding within the UK market requires understanding local business dynamics, as it presents both challenges and opportunities for growth.

Sinéad O'Sullivan's book, "Good Ideas and Power Moves," analyzes Taylor Swift's career as a blueprint for success, emphasizing her business strategies over traditional conventions.

AI companies can capture 25% to 50% of value created, compared to only 10% to 20% for traditional SaaS products, highlighting the potential for increased profitability and pricing strategies in the AI space.

Market research is the process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, providing insights into target audiences, competitors, and market conditions, enabling informed business decisions.

Wahlburgers announced the closure of 79 locations, primarily situated within Hy-Vee stores, while focusing on traditional restaurant expansion over grocery partnerships.

We weren’t in the technology business. We were in the trust building business. For us, trust meant three things: consistency, responsiveness, and showing up when it mattered most.

On average, nearly 60% of the FTSE 100's returns were generated on just 59 days each year - about 16% of the year - which coincided with major global or economic events.

OpenAI is the world's third-most-valuable private company, valued at $300 billion in its latest fundraise in March 2025, with risks to its business model broadening.

James Taylor, chief executive of BrewDog, announced the closure of 10 bars, including the flagship location in Aberdeen, due to viability issues related to size and location.

Refreshing a mission or strategy feels productive. It gives leadership the impression of progress without demanding real disruption. Revising words is easier than confronting entrenched behaviors, broken incentives or outdated processes.

The Starbucks menu has been downsized via orders from CEO Brian Niccol, who has emphasized standard uniforms and faster service, aiming to revive community engagement.

Southwest Airlines will start selling assigned seat tickets on July 29, transitioning from its open-seating model to compete more effectively with rival airlines.

The biggest shift is mental: stop thinking like a training provider and start thinking like a capability consultant. Your job isn't to supply content. It's to solve problems.

BP's plan involves selling off its onshore wind business and other assets worth $20 billion to streamline operations after their unsuccessful attempt at transitioning to a net-zero energy company.