#business-trends

#business-trends

In a second-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, the burrito chain's finance chief, Adam Rymer, said customers are opting for lower-priced meats at their outlets.

Katie Webb attended a Stretch Zone discovery day at age 30, inspired by the young, energetic CEO Tony Zaccario, who effectively addressed her questions.

Debra Crew, the leader of Diageo, has left her position after her tenure saw a 43% drop in the company’s shares. She succeeded in 2023 but faced significant challenges.

Many businesses are reacting to rising costs by holding back on their workforce. While lower numbers may look good on paper, the negative impact will materialise as workers report burn-out, lower productivity, and absenteeism.

Companies that rely on traditional keyword-based search ads could experience revenue declines due to the growing popularity of AI search ads.

Desmond notes that while clients are aware of potential tariff impacts, they are currently treating the situation as business as usual, especially in the digital ad space.

Uncertainty around TikTok's future in the U.S. forced advertisers to make tough decisions, with some cutting back and others seizing the moment to increase spending.

"The adoption of AI, despite its rapid initial hype, remains uneven across industries, highlighting the complexities and challenges that companies face in integrating this technology into their operations."