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From Pharmacy Giant to Turnaround Target: Can Sycamore Partners Revive Walgreens?
In its prime, Walgreens was a towering force in the pharmacy and retail sectors. By 2015, the company’s valuation soared past $100bn, reflecting its dominance in the U.S. pharmacy market and growing international ambitions. Fast forward to today, and Walgreens’
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Johan Thijs and KBC’s Transformative Support of Werchter Boutique Festival
Under the leadership of CEO Johan Thijs, KBC Group has been a steadfast supporter of Belgium’s Werchter Boutique Festival, blending meaningful sponsorship with digital innovation and employee engagement. A Legacy of Meaningful Sponsorship KBC’s involvement with the Werchter Boutique Festival
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KBC Group: A Digital-First Pioneer with an Eye on Sustainability and Growth
KBC Group has positioned itself as a leader in the financial services sector by combining its digital-first with a human touch approach, sustainable strategies, and wide geographic reach. With the Pearl+ strategy at its core and an innovative bancassurance model,
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Johan Thijs: Steering KBC to Continued Success
Johan Thijs, CEO of KBC Group, is one of Europe’s most successful corporate leaders. Under his guidance, the group has flourished as a top player in banking and insurance, all while remaining firmly rooted in his values-driven leadership. A Transformative
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The Booming Second-Hand Economy: Platforms Like Wallapop and Vinted Transforming Markets
The second-hand economy is no longer a niche. It’s a booming global industry reshaping the way we shop, think about value, and approach sustainability. With platforms like Wallapop and Vinted, second-hand marketplaces are driving this transformation while achieving multi-billion-pound valuations.
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North America’s Bold New Frontier: Silicon Valley’s Impact and Beyond
Technology will continue to revolutionise North America, with implications for the world economy. The North American continent, famous for its technical prowess and entrepreneurial zeal, is a global beacon of innovation. While Silicon Valley remains the epicentre of this creative
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A Rare Bird Flutters into SME World Flourishing in Nigeria: ‘Win-Win’ Financing Options
Jaiz Bank Ltd has taken tiny operations to thriving businesses with its innovative Shariah banking model. The Nigerian financial sector’s long-standing need for an alternative banking model has finally been met. Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria’s first Islamic bank was founded
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Ploughing a Determined Path to Lead the Field in Financial Sector
MD and CEO of Nigeria’s Jaiz Bank Haruna Musa has many strings to his bow — and many accolades for his prowess. Nigerian pioneer non-interest financial institution Jaiz Bank Plc has been providing services to individuals, corporate and government entities
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Driving Change: Empowering Inclusion and Innovation at Boursa Kuwait
At Boursa Kuwait, inclusion, diversity, and innovation drive the mission to transform Kuwait’s capital markets into a platform for opportunity, empowerment, and resilience. At Boursa Kuwait, we see markets as more than just numbers and charts. They are dynamic platforms
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Laying Foundations for Renewed Growth — and a Secure Future
Health insurance is undergoing a ‘moment’ in Spain, and one dynamic company has its finger on the pulse. The health insurance has continuously expanded in Spain since 2012 — and is responsible for more than a quarter of the nation’s
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