Business Strategy

9 articles

An American Airlines jet flying through a stormy sky with a traveler looking at an expensive plane ticket, representing the impact of rising costs.
Founder Stories

American Airlines adapts to rising costs in travel.

Summer airfares currently sit 21% higher than the previous summer, a stark reality for travelers as American Airlines maintains its full-year profit guidance despite a projected $4 billion to $5 billi

Kian Parsa·May 31, 2026
An entrepreneur at a crossroads, symbolizing the choice between a successful consulting business future and potential failure, with AI and digital elements present.
Founder Stories

Start Your Consulting Business Avoiding Common Pitfalls

A recent McKinsey & Company report reveals a stark reality: 60% of new consulting businesses now fail within their first three years.

Kian Parsa·May 25, 2026
A shopper in a brightly lit supermarket aisle comparing prices between two products, symbolizing retail competition.
The Food Corner

Kroger plans price cuts on thousands of items to challenge Walmart and Costco.

Kroger shares shot up as much as 8 percent on the announcement of Greg Foran as CEO, signaling investor confidence in his plan to slash prices on thousands of products, according to therobinreport .

Baa' Yazzie·May 25, 2026
Two abstract business entities fracturing and separating due to internal operational incompatibility, symbolizing failed partnerships.
New in Town

Unforeseen Conflicts Drive Business Partnerships to Fail

A recent PwC survey revealed that 60% of failed business partnerships cited 'operational incompatibility' as a primary reason, not market shifts or strategic misalignments.

Kian Parsa·May 24, 2026
Diverse team collaborating around a futuristic holographic interface, showcasing the synergy between human-centric culture and AI in business.
Local Features

Human-centric cultures drive business success

In a stark contrast to companies like Boomi celebrating an 86% average employee happiness score, the UAE federal government aims to deliver half of its services through autonomous AI agents within two

Kian Parsa·May 23, 2026
Diverse team collaborating around a holographic display visualizing actionable customer intelligence derived from Voice of Customer systems.
The Food Corner

Building Voice of Customer Systems for Actionable Intelligence

Despite 80% of companies believing they are customer-centric, only 8% of their customers agree, a profound disconnect VoC systems aim to bridge, according to Bain & Company .

Baa' Yazzie·May 22, 2026
A stressed CEO overwhelmed by work, symbolizing poor delegation and missed strategic opportunities for company growth.
The Food Corner

CEOs delegate poorly, miss long-term gains, and ignore strategic blind spots.

More than 40% of companies never truly scale, a surprising reality stemming from avoidable leadership mistakes like micromanagement and a lack of strategic foresight.

Baa' Yazzie·May 20, 2026
A Wendy's restaurant at dusk, symbolizing a strategic shift with a focus on international expansion and domestic consolidation.
The Food Corner

Wendy's Targets 300 U.S. Restaurants for Closure in Turnaround Plan

Saginaw County, Michigan, recently lost three Wendy's restaurants in a matter of days, mirroring a nationwide contraction for the fast-food giant even as it eyes massive overseas growth.

Baa' Yazzie·May 18, 2026
Employees of Athletic Brewing smiling and collaborating in a bright, modern brewery, highlighting the company's commitment to well-being.
Local Features

Athletic Brewing prioritizes employee well-being for sustainable growth

Last month, Athletic Brewing announced it would allocate 10% of its future profits directly to employee bonuses and mental health services.

Kian Parsa·May 18, 2026