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California Pizza Kitchen’s Big Comeback: Inside the Deal Powering Its Next Chapter
California Pizza Kitchen enters a new era as fresh investment fuels growth, innovation, and global expansion—showing how legacy restaurant brands stay relevant.
Scrolling Safely: TikTok Gets an American Makeover
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew told employees that the company’s U.S. operations will move into a new entity, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC.
Wall Street Unsettled at Start of September
Wall Street is unsettled at the start of September, with growing concerns around tariffs and rising bond yields fueling investor anxiety.
ServiceNow's Next Big Move — Here’s What It Means
Kellie Romack, Chief Digital Innovation Officer at ServiceNow, reveals the company’s latest announcement and how it’s shaping the future of work and tech.
The Taylor Swift Impact: The Knot Worldwide CEO On Future Wedding Trends
Raina Moskowitz, CEO of The Knot Worldwide, unpacks the 2025 Global Wedding Report, from Gen Z trends to how Taylor Swift's wedding could reshape the industry.
How To Own the Room: Lydia Fenet on Power, Presence & Purpose
Lydia Fenet, charity auctioneer, LFA CEO, and author of 'The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You', shares her journey and expert tips. Watch!
Barilla’s Bold Move: The Story Behind Their Protein-Packed Pasta
Cammie Slikker, Innovation Lead at Barilla, shares why the brand launched Protein+ pasta—and how tradition and nutrition can thrive on the same plate.
Meet KOID: Derek Yan's ETF That Puts You in the Driver’s Seat of the Robot Uprising
KOID taps the supply‑chain stars behind humanoids—from AI brains to metal muscles—as Derek Yan bets on a future of one‑trillion‑dollar bots.
WSJ: Klarna Gearing Up to Begin IPO Marketing Campaign
Klarna is gearing up to begin its IPO marketing campaign as early as Tuesday, right after Labor Day, in preparation for a New York Stock Exchange debut.
Nestle Removes CEO Laurent Freixe Over Violating Business Conduct
Nestlé has abruptly removed CEO Laurent Freixe after an investigation confirmed he had failed to disclose a romantic relationship with a subordinate.
Nestlé dismisses CEO after he has relationship with a subordinate
Nestlé has dismissed its CEO Laurent Freixe after an investigation into an undisclosed relationship with a direct subordinate. The company announced on Monday that the dismissal was effective immediately. An investigation found that Freixe violated Nestlé’s code of conduct. He had been CEO for a year. Philipp Navratil, a longtime Nestlé executive, will replace him. Chairman Paul Bulcke stated that the decision was necessary to uphold the company’s values and governance. Navratil began his career with Nestlé in 2001 and has held various roles, including CEO of Nestlé's Nespresso division since 2024.
