October 02, 2024
Competition for Sustainability: The Sugar Case
By María Fernanda Viecens1 Sugar: A History of Intervention, Protectionism, and Cartels The world sugar industry is characterized by strong regulations and protection by the State. These regulations and...
September 27, 2024
Refusal to Deal in the European Union: A Narrowed Scope...
When can EU competition law compel a company to supply its competitors, overriding its contractual freedom and property rights? Recent EU court rulings have clarified that the strict “essential facilities”...
September 18, 2024
The EU’s Investigation into Microsoft Teams: A Preliminary Assessment
By Christian Bergqvist1 Introduction It came somewhat unexpectedly when DG COMP, EU’s competition arm, issued a Statement of Objection (“SO”)2 in June 2024 to Microsoft for having included Teams...
September 18, 2024
Zuora CEO Warns of ‘Subscription Sophistication’ Gap as Market Matures
When Tien Tzuo coined the term “subscription economy” in 2007, he envisioned a future where consumers would prioritize access over ownership. As the CEO of subscription management platform Zuora, Tzuo...
September 16, 2024
Retail Sales Preview: Will July’s Consumer Spending Momentum Continue?
On Tuesday (Sept. 17), we’ll find out if the July surge in consumer spending — as measured via unadjusted retail sales — has amounted to a blip or a trend....
September 13, 2024
Starbucks Looks to Its Roots for a Brand Refresh
In recent months, Starbucks has grappled with operational and financial challenges, compounding its struggle to maintain market dominance. The company’s difficulties, from a mobile outage to shifting consumer spending habits,...
September 13, 2024
Mastercard Enhances Real-Time Threat Visibility With Recorded Future Purchase
Looking to expand security and threat intelligence beyond a completed transaction, Mastercard on Thursday (Sept. 12) announced it is acquiring Recorded Future for $2.7 billion. At a high level, Recorded...
September 13, 2024
Rewards Network CEO Focuses On Filling Empty Seats at ‘Neighborhood...
Delivery services saved restaurants during the pandemic, and it’s a habit that has proven its staying power as seen in the continued success of Instacart, Door Dash, Uber Eats and...
September 09, 2024
Cantaloupe Expands Self-Service Commerce Capabilities With SB Software Acquisition
Cantaloupe, a global provider of self-service commerce technology, expanded its capabilities and market reach by acquiring SB Software, a provider of vending and coffee management software solutions in the United...