Monthly Archives: October 2011
BMW wants Higher Stakes in SGL Carbon
German auto car maker BMW wants an increased stake in SGL Carbon, a West-German carbon product manufacturer located in Wiesbaden. As of now, BMW already owns 29% of shares in their existing strategic partner and leading firm in the carbon-based … Continue reading
Apple takes Global Legal Action against Industry Rivals
After winning a ban on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany earlier this month, Apple failed in a separate bid to win a similar injection in Australia. The Silicon Valley technology titan is on a global campaign to halt sales … Continue reading
Qantas’ Expansion Costs US$9.5 Million
In a quest to expand its market share and break into the budget industry, the Australian carrier Qantas made the largest aeroplane order in Australian history couple of days ago. The purchase of 78 A320NEOs and 32 A320s are to … Continue reading
Marks & Spencer in France (Again)?
My inspiration from this article comes from the lecture on Tim Horton’s expansion to Dubai. A decade after shutting down stores and laying off 1700 French employees, British food and fashion giant Marks & Spencer intends to return to serve … Continue reading