Category: Business

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Coca-Cola Hellenic Acquires Majority Stake in African Bottler to Form Distribution Powerhouse

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company has acquired a controlling 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, forming the second-largest bottler in Coca-Cola’s global distribution network. The $3.4 billion transaction represents a major consolidation in the African beverage market. The new entity will maintain primary listing in London with secondary trading in Johannesburg.

Major Bottling Consolidation Creates African Beverage Giant

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (CCH) has reportedly acquired a 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in a landmark $3.4 billion deal that sources indicate will create the second-largest bottler within Coca-Cola’s global distribution system. According to reports, the transaction involves CCH purchasing 41.5% of CCBA from The Coca-Cola Company and 33.5% from Gutsche Family Investments for a total consideration of $2.6 billion.

by Owen Holt
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Coach CEO Champions American Design in China Market Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Coach CEO Todd Kahn reveals how American design fuels success with Chinese consumers despite tariff tensions. The brand reports strong growth in Greater China while leveraging social media to capture Gen-Z shoppers worldwide through holistic retail experiences.

Coach’s Strategic Positioning in China

Coach CEO Todd Kahn has expressed confidence in the brand’s ability to succeed with Chinese consumers, attributing this advantage to American design principles. According to Fortune‘s interview with Kahn, Coach’s parent company Tapestry saw Greater China revenue grow 5% to $1.1 billion in its last fiscal year, even as other foreign brands struggle against domestic competitors. “A great bag is a great bag everywhere,” Kahn stated, emphasizing that Coach’s brand positioning “aligns really well with the young Chinese consumer.”

by Harlow Wesley