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AI · SaaS
Friday 23 October, 2026
The Global Business Series is a collaboration between leading academics at Tsinghua University, China (12th in World University Rankings 2026) and the London School of Economics. In the series. Six distinguished academics tackle four different aspects of doing business internationally – from family businesses to digital platforms to law and marketing.
Critical Decisions
The authors examine critical issues around succession, continuity and inheritance – issues which every family business will eventually face. Through detailed research the authors provide original insights and lessons. Anyone playing a key role in a family-owned business will benefit from reading this insightful book.
The authors: “The reason why the development of family businesses is bumpy and the succession issues are complicated and difficult is that family businesses… involve not only the logic of business and economic operations, but also multiple social and cultural relationships.”
Platform Governance
In a world where our existence is largely platform-based – from shopping on Amazon to socializing on Facebook – understanding the mechanisms governing these digital habitats is paramount.
This authoritative guide takes you from the origins of these platforms to the strategic shift required to move from a traditional product strategy to a winning platform strategy. It offers vital insights and guidance for understanding and succeeding in today’s digital economy, helping readers navigate the complexities of an increasingly platform-based economy.
Think Big
Using legal thinking, Han Liu looks at how to analyse situations, balance competing interests and make good decisions – both in business and more broadly in life and everyday situations.
This book will empower readers to think critically and strategically. It will help shift mindsets from simply following rules to understanding the deep, strategic logic behind them. It's a journey that will sharpen minds, helping to make better, more informed choices.
“If you’re worried about legal jargon, don’t be. This book explains legal thinking in everyday language.” – Han Liu, from the foreword
Wellbeing Marketing
Examines transformative philosophy to benefit customers and employees. When maximising profit has often become a demon justifying deceptive tactics, exploited workers and unhappy customers, Wellbeing Marketing emerges as a new way of thinking.
Through fascinating case studies of global giants like Disneyland and Walmart, alongside unique enterprises like Nakagawa Masashichi Heirloom Store, Fei Li demonstrates that profit and happiness are not mutually exclusive; rather, when an organization aligns its mission with the pursuit of wellbeing, it achieves a sustainable "unity of knowledge and action" that benefits society.
About the series authors:
Dr Hao Gao is Director of the Research Centre for Global Family Business at Tsinghua University, China. Dr Victor Zheng is Director of the Centre for Social and Political Development Studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).
Yong Wong and Ke Rong, experts in business ecosystems and the digital economy, are Professors and Directors at the Institute of Economics, School of Social Sciences at Tsinghua University (China).
Han Liu is an assistant professor and the Vice-Dean of Tsinghua University Law School. He received his master’s degree from Yale University. He is based in China.
Fei Li is a prominent professor of marketing at the School of Economics and Management at Tsinghua University. He is based in Beijing.
Series editor:
Dr Catherine Hua Xiang is an award-winning business author and applied linguist. She launched the International Research Hub on Intercultural Communication, Business & AI at the LSE, where she is also Head of East Asian Languages and Programme Director of the BSc International Relations and Chinese course.
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Oct 23 · 17:19·Pressat
Retail · Consumer goods
The honor recognizes over seven decades of innovation, craftsmanship, and category leadership in dog chew toys. NEPTUNE CITY, NJ / October 23, 2026 / Nylabone , an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio, has been named a 2026 Industry Icon in Consumer Products by The 2026 List , p
Oct 23 · 16:25·ACCESS Newswire
AI · Retail
As Gap Inc. prepares for the holiday season, the company is using artificial intelligence to make one of retail's busiest hiring moments faster, simpler and more human where it counts. Gap Inc.'s AI-enabled virtual career guide “Bridgette” is designed to help job seekers connect with opportunities across its family of iconic brands while making the hiring journey more engaging and human-centered. - - The early results are encouraging. Since June, nearly 45,000 job candidates have engaged w...
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Oct 23 · 16:16·WebWire
Retail
NEW YORK, October 23, 2026--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to five classes of notes issued by BHG Securitization Trust 2026-3CON ("BHG 2026-3CON"), an asset-backed securitization collateralized by a pool of unsecured consumer loans ("Consumer Loans"). BHG 2026-3CON will issue five classes of notes to
Oct 23 · 16:11·Business Wire
Retail · Fashion & luxury
The premium Korean skincare brand introduces a Costco member set featuring its c-PDRN®-powered Turnover Ampoule SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 23, 2026 -- REJURAN® COSMETICS is expanding its U.S. retail presence through Costco's new Beauty Table program, bringing its c-PDRN®...
Oct 23 · 16:07·PR Newswire
Finance · Healthcare
Mogu Mogu Leads a Diverse New Product Lineup on the Global Stage
BANGKOK - October 23, 2026 - Sappe Public Company Limited (SAPPE PCL.) is showcasing its innovative product portfolio at SIAL Paris 2026, a global food and beverage trade exhibition held from 17-21 October 2026 at Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre in Paris, France. The company is presenting new products and flavours that combine fun and creativity while welcoming trade partners, importers and distributors from around the world to exchange ideas and explore business opportunities.
Leading SAPPE’s showcase is its flagship brand, Mogu Mogu, with a wide range of new offerings, including Zero Sugar drinks, Jelly, Gummy, Candy and Iced Tea, alongside new flavours in its original drink range. The lineup extends the brand’s signature fun and creativity across diverse product formats, giving trade partners and visitors the opportunity to discover and taste the products firsthand.
SAPPE is also presenting products from Sappe Aloe Vera, Sappe Beauti and All Coco, adding variety to its booth and offering new choices for international markets. Trade partners, importers, distributors and other interested visitors can meet the team to discuss the products and explore opportunities for international business development.
SIAL Paris is one of the world’s largest food and beverage trade exhibitions, taking place every two years. For its 2026 edition, organisers expect 8,000 exhibitors and approximately 400,000 products across 10 industry sectors, covering 280,000 square metres of exhibition space. Bringing together manufacturers, buyers and distributors from around the world, the event provides SAPPE with another opportunity to showcase the capabilities of Thai brands and its diverse portfolio of innovative products to international trade partners.
Visitors can discover and sample SAPPE’s products at Booth 5C F035, Hall 5C, throughout SIAL Paris 2026, from 17-21 October 2026.
About SAPPE
Sappe PCL (SAPPE) is a leading Thai beverage innovator and the creator of the "Snack Drink" category through its iconic global brand, Mogu Mogu, now exported to over 100 countries across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. The company specializes in fruit juice and functional health beverages designed to serve the evolving lifestyle needs of modern consumers around the world.
SAPPE's diverse portfolio includes globally recognized brands such as Mogu Mogu, the world's first snackable drink; Sappe Aloe Vera, known for its refreshing taste and natural ingredients; and Sappe Beauti, a functional drink line focused on health, wellness, and women empowerment. Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, SAPPE is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) under the symbol SAPPE.
Driven by innovation, deep consumer insights, and a strong commitment to sustainability, SAPPE operates with a balanced focus on product innovation, economic performance, social responsibility, and environmental impact. The company believes that building a sustainable future begins with valuing people, embracing diversity, and leading with authenticity, creativity, and the courage to drive positive change. SAPPE's mission is to inspire lives worldwide one meaningful beverage at a time.
Sappe official: https://www.sappe.com/en/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sappeplayground
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mogumogu_global/
Line: https://shop.line.me/@sappeonline
Shopee: https://shopee.co.th/sappe.official
Email: corpcom@sappe.com
Sappe PCL [SET: SAPPE, SAPPE/F, SAPPE-R] https://www.sappe.com/en/
Oct 23 · 15:29·NewMediaWire
AI · Retail
The Coca-Cola Company announced the completion of a global marketing operating system review, reaffirming its commitment to building a world-class marketing ecosystem designed to drive growth, strengthen consumer connections and unlock the next generation of capabilities powered by data, technology and AI. - - - • Coca-Cola will retain WPP Open X as its media partner globally, with the exception of North America, Japan and South Korea. - - - - - • Coca-Cola has selected Omnicom as its...
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Oct 23 · 15:17·WebWire
Healthcare · Retail
Bensalem agency providing in-home care for seniors and adults with disabilities earned a 4.8-star rating across overall reviews. BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- The Consumer Ratings Institute named PFP Senior Home Care , a home care agency in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, serving seniors and people with disabilities, People's Choice — Bensalem Township in the Home Health Care
Oct 23 · 15:04·EIN Presswire
Energy · Retail
SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 23, 2026 -- As global supply chains accelerate digital transformation, enterprises across retail, warehousing, utilities, and asset management are placing unprecedented demands on their mobile workforces. The shift toward real-time inventory visibility,...
Oct 23 · 15:00·PR Newswire
Finance · SaaS
Helios to acquire a significant minority stake in Merec Industries, Mozambique’s largest flour milling company
Partnership combines Invictus Investment’s sector knowledge and operational capabilities with Helios’ extensive experience across Africa to support Merec Industries’ growth in Mozambique and the wider region
Transaction expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals
Invictus Investment (ADX: INVICTUS) (https://invictusinvestment.ae), a leading holding company specialised in agro-food commodities across the Middle East and Africa, and Helios Investment Partners (“Helios”), a leading Africa-focused private investment firm, today announced that Helios Fund V (“Helios V”) has entered into an agreement to acquire up to a 49% interest in Stratton Africa Holdings Limited, the Mauritius-incorporated holding company of Merec Industries (“Merec”), from Invictus Investment.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, after which Invictus Investment will remain the majority shareholder.
Founded in 1998, Merec is Mozambique’s largest flour milling company, processing wheat and corn into an integrated product portfolio spanning flour, pasta, biscuits and animal feed. Its mills, production facilities and silos are strategically located in each of Mozambique’s three principal port regions: Beira, Maputo and Nacala – making it the only miller with manufacturing facilities in all three. Merec also owns a grain terminal at the port of Maputo. This footprint supports a nationwide distribution network serving wholesalers, retailers, bakeries, feed producers and distributors, underlining Merec’s important role in the production and supply of essential food products across Mozambique.
Invictus Investment acquired Merec in January 2025 through the purchase of its holding company, Stratton Africa Holdings Limited, as part of its strategy to expand its agro-food business in high-potential African markets and strengthen its capabilities across the value chain. Since the acquisition, Merec’s operating performance has improved significantly, and this has prompted a more ambitious growth strategy to expand the business beyond its core operations into new food categories in Mozambique and across the wider Southern African Development Community (“SADC”) region.
The new partnership will support these plans by combining Invictus Investment’s expertise across the agro-food value chain with Helios’ track record of investing in and supporting market-leading businesses across Africa. Together, the shareholders will also work on furthering Merec’s governance framework, leadership capabilities, ESG practices and broader development impact.
Commenting on the announcement, Amir Daoud Abdellatif, CEO of Invictus Investment, said: “We welcome Helios, one of Africa’s leading private equity investors, as our partner in the expansion of Merec. With its strong focus on high-growth sectors across the continent, Helios’ regional expertise will be instrumental in accelerating Merec’s next phase of growth. Since Invictus Investment’s acquisition of Merec, its position as Mozambique’s largest flour milling company has been strengthened and consolidated, and now, our shared ambition with Helios is to build on the business’s contribution to food security and local employment in Mozambique and develop it into a regional food platform for Southern Africa. This partnership aligns perfectly with our strategic approach to acquisitions, which has always been to build strong businesses alongside high-calibre partners that support our long-term vision of building a fully integrated agro-food enterprise.”
Tope Lawani, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Helios Investment Partners, added: “Merec has built a distinctive position in Mozambique, with a nationwide footprint, strong brands and an important role in the country’s staple foods market. The consumer non-discretionary sector is a key strategic focus for Helios, and we bring a proven track record of investing in and scaling resilient businesses that serve essential consumer needs across Africa. We see significant opportunity to build on Merec’s strengths and are pleased to partner with Invictus Investment and the management team to support the company’s next phase of growth.”
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld is acting as legal counsel to Helios, with GDA Advogados as Mozambican counsel. Freshfields is acting as legal counsel to Invictus Investment.
*Please refer to heliosinvestment.com/news and invictusinvestment.ae/investor-relations/ for more information.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Invictus Investment Company PLC.
For further information, please contact:
Helios Investment Partners
About Invictus Investment:
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About Helios Investment Partners:
Since 2004, Helios has applied its investment capabilities, entrepreneurial business-building expertise and local and global connectivity to generate competitive returns and positive impact across Africa. The firm is a certified B Corp, reflecting its long-standing commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.
Oct 23 · 14:43·APO Group
Retail · Insurance
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Oct 23 · 13:41·FinanceWire
Retail · Fashion & luxury
Internal analysis reveals changing consumer motivations, growing market sophistication, and new trends shaping luxury watch trade-in activity SURFSIDE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- Trade-ins have become an increasingly important component of the luxury watch market as collectors seek greater flexibility when upgrading, refining, and diversifying their collections. Insights gathered from
Oct 23 · 13:00·EIN Presswire