May 02, 2024
Time for Competition Law Enforcement in Sports: Recent Developments in...
By Marcelo Guimarães1 I. Introduction Discussions on the interplay between economic competition and sports, while not a new phenomenon, have attracted greater attention from competition authorities in recent years,...
May 02, 2024
South Korea’s Antitrust Regulator Greenlights K-Pop Powerhouse Deal
South Korea’s antitrust watchdog, the Fair Trade Commission (KFTC), has given the green light to Kakao’s acquisition of a significant stake in K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment. However, this approval comes...
May 02, 2024
Exxon’s Pioneer Purchase Approved, Former CEO Barred from Board
Exxon Mobil’s $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources has received the green light from the FTC, allowing the deal to move forward. However, former Pioneer CEO Scott Sheffield has...
May 02, 2024
Colorado Senate Rejects Bill Barring Rent-Setting Algorithms
In a contentious session on Wednesday, the Colorado Senate voted against a bill aimed at prohibiting landlords from utilizing algorithms to set rent prices. The demise of House Bill 1057...
May 02, 2024
Fast-Food Slowdown May Mean Steeper Promotions
It’s been a season of slowing sales for quick-service restaurants (QSRs). That could mean these fast-food brands have to launch greater promotions to attract cost-conscious diners, Reuters noted in a Thursday (May...
May 01, 2024
DoorDash Reports Record-High Orders as Consumers Seek Digital Solutions, Convenience
DoorDash set new company records across several metrics in the first quarter as it continued to expand its services into new segments of the local retail economy. The on-demand delivery aggregator...
May 01, 2024
Kraft Heinz Sales Dip as Lower-Income Consumers Feel Squeezed
Cautious lower-income consumers and slower restaurant sales are squeezing Kraft Heinz. The packaged food product company on Wednesday (May 1) released earnings showing a 1.2% drop in sales, driven by lower-income consumers...
May 01, 2024
Toast Debuts Restaurant Marketing Tools as Diners Show Caution
Restaurant technology platform Toast has debuted digital storefront and marketing tools. Toast’s Digital Storefront Suite offers website and online ordering capabilities, while its Marketing Suite combines marketing tools and automation...
May 01, 2024
The Impact of Space Exploration Projects in Telecommunication Competition1
By Alan Favoretto2 & Daniel Favoretto3 I. Introduction Despite its sector-specific nature, telecommunications are the basis of the world economy’s digital transformation, as well as numerous applications that impact...