The Universal Language: Inventing the Barcode
How lines in the sand on a Miami beach became the most scanned symbol in human history, and why it took decades for anyone to care.Edge26 Jun 2026
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Set in Stone: The Story of Richemont
From a South African tobacco company to Cartier, a deep dive into how Richemont built one of the world's leading hard luxury empires.
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Who You Gonna Call? The Story of Rollins
How Rollins built one of America's most consistent businesses through recurring pest control, trusted local brands, and decades of acquisitions.
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Sorting the Future: A Conversation with TOMRA CEO Tove Andersen
TOMRA CEO Tove Andersen on building a global recycling leader, managing three divisions, and why culture is the company's most durable asset.
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Target Corporation: The Business Behind the Bullseye
How Target grew from a Minneapolis dry goods store into a retail giant, blending discount pricing with design and private-label power.
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Greg Foran: The New CEO of Kroger
How Greg Foran rose from store floor to CEO of Kroger, led Walmart's turnaround, and built a leadership style focused on execution.
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Business philosophy22 Apr 2026
Benedetto Vigna: The CEO of Ferrari
An unexpected leader for Ferrari: how semiconductor expert Benedetto Vigna became CEO and why his background fits the industry's shift.
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Beneath the Surface: A Conversation with Epiroc CEO Helena Hedblom
Legacy, innovation, and leading one of Sweden's most influential industrial companies into a new era.
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Investor relations14 Oct 2025
Boost Your Earnings Season Strategy With Real‑Time Alerts
Quartr Pro provides real time alerts, trend analysis and live coverage, giving analysts and investors instant insights to act faster in earnings.
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Moody's: Shaping Global Credit
Explore Moody's evolution from publishing manuals to becoming a giant in credit ratings, guiding issuers, investors, and regulators worldwide.
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Verisure: Security Leader Ready for a Comeback IPO
Verisure, Europe's leading monitored alarm provider, is preparing a comeback IPO in 2025 that could be one of the year's most significant listings.
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Business philosophy15 Sep 2025
Stephen J. Squeri: American Express Veteran Chairman and CEO
Stephen Squeri has spent over four decades at American Express, rising through the ranks to lead one of the world's most recognized brands.
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