Carlsberg(US:CABGY) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-08 14:59Listing Dynamics - Chengdu Taihefang Food Co., Ltd., a well-known domestic seasoning manufacturer, has officially listed on the National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ) with the stock abbreviation "Taihefang" and code 874750. The company specializes in compound and fermented seasonings, operating two core brands, "Taihe" and "Shuxiang," covering various product lines such as sausage seasonings, hot pot bases, and Sichuan cuisine seasonings [3] Mergers & Acquisitions - Private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed the acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA). Sycamore will collaborate with WBA's largest shareholder, Stefano Pessina, who has reinvested 100% of his equity in WBA. Post-acquisition, Walgreens, Boots Group, Shields Health Solutions, CareCentrix, and VillageMD will operate as independent companies. This transaction marks a significant change for the world's largest "pharmacy + beauty" company, which has faced over $11.9 billion in losses over the past 21 months despite continuous sales growth [5] - Olaplex has announced the acquisition of U.S. biotech company Purvala Biosciences, although specific financial terms have not been disclosed. This marks Olaplex's first acquisition in 11 years, and the integration of Purvala is expected to strengthen its leadership position in the beauty industry [7] - FrieslandCampina and Belgian dairy cooperative Milcobel have released a final merger plan, following their proposed merger announcement in December 2024. The plan outlines legal, financial, and operational arrangements aimed at creating a future-oriented organization that provides stable income for dairy farmers, attractive working conditions for employees, and high-quality dairy products for consumers. The final vote on the merger is scheduled for December 16, pending approval from relevant competition regulatory authorities [10] Brand Dynamics - Meituan Flash Purchase has launched the first return-free shipping service in the instant retail industry, aiming to enhance user experience amid fierce competition. This service allows users to return products purchased from nearly one million Meituan merchants without incurring shipping fees, provided the items have a seven-day no-reason return policy [11][13] - Carlsberg has launched its first Global Capability Center (GCC) in Gurugram, Haryana, India, to accelerate digital transformation and deepen its strategic growth in the Indian market. The center will provide managed IT services, infrastructure operations, and application support, enhancing Carlsberg's global operations [15] - Carrefour (China) Supermarket Investment Co., Ltd. and Carrefour (China) Management Consulting Co., Ltd. have been renamed to Kexiushi (Shanghai) Investment Co., Ltd. and Kexiushi (Shanghai) Management Consulting Co., Ltd. This renaming is part of Suning's legal steps to fulfill a settlement agreement and represents a strategic shift towards a Costco model [18] Personnel Dynamics - Chantecaille has appointed Tennille Kopiasz as the new CEO, succeeding Emily Coleman. Kopiasz brings over 25 years of industry experience and will report directly to Oswald Barckhahn, a member of Beiersdorf's executive board responsible for cosmetics business in Europe and North America [20] - Arc'teryx has appointed Murray Parsons as Vice President of Global Footwear Market. Parsons has extensive leadership experience in the footwear industry, having previously worked at Crocs and Nike, and is expected to drive the footwear business forward [23] - Salomon has appointed Bertrand Gachon as General Manager for the EMEA region. Gachon has over 20 years of experience in the sports and fashion industry, previously holding leadership roles at Nike, and is expected to significantly enhance Salomon's performance in the region [26]