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German tea group Teekanne has hired a Lavazza executive as its next CEO. Susanna Wege, the general manager of Lavazza’s business in Germany, is to take the helm at Teekanne in April. Wege will succeed Frank Schübel, who has held the position for nine years and is retiring. In a statement, Teekanne said the 61-year-old Schübel had “led the company over the past nine years to become one of the fastest-growing tea brands worldwide”. It did not provide figures. Wege, who heads Lavazza’s business in German ...

BRC (NYSE:BRCC) FY 2026 Conference January 13, 2026 09:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsEvan Hafer - Founder and Executive ChairmanNone - Video Narrator 4None - Video Narrator 6None - Video Narrator 8Chris Mondzelewski - President and CEONone - Video Narrator 5Matt McGinley - VP of Investor RelationsNone - Video Narrator 7NoneTo introduce the management team of Black Rifle Coffee. We have the whole team here. We got the company founder and Executive Chairman, Evan Hafer, President and CEO, Chris Mondzelewski, C ...

BRC (NYSE:BRCC) FY 2026 Conference January 13, 2026 09:00 AM ET Speaker3To introduce the management team of Black Rifle Coffee. We have the whole team here. We got the company founder and Executive Chairman, Evan Hafer, President and CEO, Chris Mondzelewski, CFO, Matt Amigh, and Vice President of Investor Relations, Matt McGinley. All, of course, military veterans, which I think is always important, but particularly important as we get ready to celebrate our country's 250th birthday. We continue to see this ...

Reborn Coffee, Inc. (NASDAQ:REBN) announced on Tuesday that it has received a $6.5 million equity investment.The company said that it expects the move to help stabilize its finances and support its goal of reaching profitability in 2026.Reborn Coffee sold nearly 1.2 million common shares at $5.45 per share, a level it described as roughly three times its recent market value.Reborn said the capital raise, combined with year-end balance sheet actions, lifted estimated stockholders' equity to about $3.4 millio ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses three well-known consumer stocks that are struggling and suggests that investors may want to consider divesting from them as they reevaluate their portfolios for 2026. Group 1: Nike - Nike has faced challenges due to changing consumer tastes and macroeconomic conditions, leading to increased competition from brands like Adidas and Under Armour [4][5] - In Q2 of fiscal 2026, Nike's revenue increased by only 1%, following a 10% decline in fiscal 2025, while net income fell 32% to $792 million due to rising expenses [6] - Despite a current price of $60.83 and a market cap of $90 billion, Nike's P/E ratio of 34 indicates it remains relatively expensive, suggesting potential reconsideration for investors [8] Group 2: Starbucks - Starbucks has struggled post-CEO Howard Schultz, facing complaints about high prices, slow service, and poor in-store experiences, which have affected its business and reputation [9][10] - In Q4 of fiscal 2025, revenue grew by 6% year-over-year, but net income plummeted 85% to $133 million due to faster expense growth and one-time restructuring charges [11][12] - With a current price of $85.07 and a market cap of $97 billion, Starbucks has a forward P/E ratio of 37, indicating it trades at a premium despite ongoing struggles [14] Group 3: Kraft Heinz - Kraft Heinz has been criticized for the failure of its merger, with Warren Buffett acknowledging its shortcomings, and the planned split of the company is unlikely to resolve core issues [15][17] - In Q3 of 2025, net sales dropped 3% annually, continuing a trend since 2023, although the company reported earnings of $615 million due to the absence of impairment losses [18] - With a current price of $24.13 and a market cap of $29 billion, Kraft Heinz's P/E ratio of 12 may attract some investors, but ongoing challenges suggest it may be best to avoid this stock [16][19]

Core Insights - Western consumer brands have long opened up to the Chinese market, but they still have much to learn about Chinese consumers and need to adapt quickly to avoid being eliminated [1] Group 1: Market Dynamics - The assumption that more stores, wider coverage, and higher brand recognition will guarantee success in China is fading [2] - Chinese consumers are changing rapidly, with increased focus on cost-effectiveness and localized tastes, while local competitors are adept at fast product iteration [2][4] Group 2: Local Competitors - In the coffee industry, local brands have surpassed some well-known Western brands in store numbers and have successfully accustomed consumers to promotions, app ordering, localized flavors, and better pricing [5] - Local convenience stores have proliferated across China, often outnumbering foreign competitors due to their execution capabilities, tight supply chains, rapid expansion, and product offerings that closely match local demands [6] Group 3: Speed and Adaptability - Local brands are not just cheaper; they are faster, more data-driven, and willing to deviate from global templates, enabling rapid implementation of menu tests, packaging adjustments, short-term discounts, and app-based membership systems [10] - In contrast, foreign brands are often constrained by global decision-making processes, leading to slower responses to market changes [10] Group 4: Strategic Recommendations - The Chinese consumer market remains vast, and foreign brands that fail to keep pace with changes will pay the price; they need to abandon a one-size-fits-all global strategy and align their business models more closely with the actual behaviors of Chinese consumers [11]

Analysts like Carrier stock. Of the 22 rated, 12 rate it a Buy (4.00 out of 5), with a target price of $72.85, well above its current share price.OTM (out of the money) by 6.5%, the $1.80 ask price is just 3.35% of its Dec. 19 closing share price. You can double your money by selling the call before expiration if the share price appreciates by $5.14 (9.6%) over the next two months. The expected move is $5.27, so it’s possible.I wrote about Carrier in April 2024, suggesting that “Carrier is a sensible long-t ...

Starbucks has faced mounting challenges after decades as a seemingly untouchable coffee giant, in part due to its heavy focus on transactional growth at the expense of loyal customers who helped make it an iconic brand. "In trying to scale faster, Starbucks has drifted away from the emotional core that built its global following," Amazon Business Analyst Saswat Sidhant Prusty told Coffee Intelligence. External pressures, including economic uncertainty, rising operational costs, a slowdown in consumer sp ...

AI Governance in Fortune 500 Companies - AI governance has become a top priority for boards at Fortune 500 companies as they work to deploy AI at scale [1] - A Sedgwick report indicates that 70% of Fortune 500 executives have AI risk committees, 67% report progress on AI infrastructure, and 41% have dedicated AI governance teams, but only 14% feel fully ready for AI deployment, highlighting a gap between governance structures and actual readiness [2][3] - The report surveyed 300 senior leaders, including C-suite executives, revealing that while oversight has been formalized, foundational elements like processes and skills have not kept pace with AI advancements [3] Implementation Challenges - The leading challenge in AI implementation is the rapid pace of AI change, followed by difficulties in governance execution and data privacy management [4] - Regulatory uncertainty and change management are also significant hurdles, indicating that success requires alignment of people, policy, and technology [4] Gaps in AI Governance - Visibility is a major gap, as many organizations lack a comprehensive view of AI usage, leading to unmanaged risks from shadow AI and unsanctioned tools [6] - There is a conceptual gap where governance is often mistaken for regulation, whereas it should encompass risk understanding, product quality, and alignment with organizational values [7] - AI literacy is another critical gap; organizations cannot govern effectively if only a small team understands AI technology while the rest deploys AI tools [8] Evolving AI Landscape - The AI landscape is evolving from predictive models to generative AI and now to agentic systems capable of autonomous actions [9] - Good governance is contextual and should align with what organizations value most, as illustrated by PepsiCo's focus on reputation and responsible AI [9][10] - Effective governance practices must move beyond theoretical frameworks to operational practices that ensure AI is safe, trustworthy, and fit for purpose [10] Economic Outlook - KKR's 2026 Global Macro Outlook predicts better-than-expected GDP and earnings growth across major regions, suggesting a favorable environment for investment [13] - The report emphasizes the importance of "high grading" portfolios in a mature cycle, with an implied 10-year forward CAGR for the S&P 500 close to 16% [14]