Despite the competition, Asian hoteliers are determined to take their brands global.
With a cumulative audience of more than three times the population of the planet, it won’t just be players that are keen to make an impact at this summer’s World Cup – sportswear companies are also hoping for a tournament bump. Puma CEO Jochen Zeitz tells Trevor Huggins why he is especially optimistic
While business was once all about keeping one step ahead of your rivals, in today’s socially networked society, working together can lead to greater success. Colin Brown reports
It’s a year since UK smoothie maker Innocent sold a 20% share to global soft-drinks giant Coca-Cola, so has the unlikely alliance caused pulp friction or been a sweet deal for the ethical drinks company? Jo Bowman reports.
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Within five years once-rundown Lego has rebuilt itself as a licensing and innovation powerhouse, reports Scott Berman. And, as Lucy Fitzgeorge-Parker and William Boston discover, other traditional European toy manufacturers are thriving too.
The future of the hotel industry
While the music industry fumbles with new business models, rock concerts are smashing records. Boyd Farrow reports
Social entrepeneurs spread their wings