Crisis news and trends

Retail Branding Comes Off The Back Burner
Retail // March 26, 2020

For retailers, especially those deemed non-essential and struggling with revenue, branding may be on the back burner right now. Big mistake, say several branding experts. Who you were before the crisis should inform who you are during the crisis. And who you were was your...

Big Businesses Tap $124B From Credit Lines To Stay Afloat
Coronavirus // March 25, 2020

Over 130 businesses across Europe, North America and South America have drawn cash from at least $124.1 billion in credit lines to stay afloat during the coronavirus crisis.   The figure for funds borrowed is probably much more than disclosed, The Financial Times reported on Wednesday (March...

European Bank Stocks Down A Collective 25 Percent
International // December 27, 2018

It’s been a difficult year for European banks, and shares in 2018 were the worst since the eurozone crisis, according to the Financial Times. With issues like low profit margins, business models that need to be updated, negative interest rates and the looming uncertainty about...

Quick Reads
With Startup Valuations Down, VC Firms Seek Deals

May 26, 2020
With valuations sinking, startups are becoming reticent to fundraise like normal. But venture capital firms, seeing the lower prices, are becoming more aggressive on buying amid the weak markets right now. A Forbes piece, quoting numerous experts in the field, paints the picture of an environment where startups and even bigger businesses and unicorns find […]

Big Businesses Tap $124B From Credit Lines To Stay Afloat

March 25, 2020
Over 130 businesses across Europe, North America and South America have drawn cash from at least $124.1 billion in credit lines to stay afloat during the coronavirus crisis.   The figure for...

European Bank Stocks Down A Collective 25 Percent

December 27, 2018
It’s been a difficult year for European banks, and shares in 2018 were the worst since the eurozone crisis, according to the Financial Times. With issues like low profit margins,...