Ikea and Lego bet big on the future of the store
Scandinavian companies to expand physical presence to buck gloomy trends in their industriesConsumer trends
African nations unite on Nairobi Declaration
Leaders across the continent say a rethink on financing from developed nations would speed up the move to net zeroRenewable energy
Occidental Petroleum emerges as lead contender to buy CrownRock
US oil producer seeks assets in prolific Permian field as sector consolidatesMergers & Acquisitions
Managing Climate Change
As world leaders meet in Dubai for COP28, success will depend on whether there is a global agreement to dump all fossil fuels. Renewable energy
Cost and infrastructure concerns put brake on electric vehicle growth
Mass-market consumers hold off purchases amid high interest rates and patchy charging station coverageElectric vehicles
Encouraging vital voices to speak up in the boardroom
Group dynamics can deter members from speaking out, so how do we empower them?Business education
Microsoft will have observer role on OpenAI’s new board
Key investor in generative AI start-up seeks to strengthen corporate governance after week of tumultArtificial intelligence
Elon Musk delivers diatribe against advertisers over X boycott ‘blackmail’
Outburst by social media platform’s billionaire owner comes during chaotic interview following antisemitism controversyAdvertising, Social Media
Online-only bank N26 expects profit next year after customer limit eased
Berlin-based start-up halves losses after investing in fraud prevention and anti-money laundering controlsFintech
Why are US banks hoarding liquidity?
Bank reserves should in theory be declining with QT, but they’re notCentral banks