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Why Republic National Distributing is cutting 558 Georgia jobs after Chapter 11 filing
Republic National Distributing Company is eliminating 558 Georgia positions by October 19 as its Chapter 11 process moves from asset sales toward an orderly wind-down of operations that have not found buyers, exposing how quickly a once-national distribution network has contracted.
August 30, 2026
Why Morales Beverage Group wants RNDC Indiana while the wider distributor is in Chapter 11
MBG targets RNDC Indiana as beverage distribution reshuffles after Chapter 11, but court approval and supplier continuity remain the decisive hurdles.
August 30, 2026
Can Tilaknagar become a multi-category spirits consolidator without stretching its finances?
Tilaknagar Industries is open to another major spirits deal after Imperial Blue, but higher debt and integration risk make capital discipline decisive.
August 30, 2026
Pernod Ricard (EPA: RI) falls 7.2% as US and China sales slump deepens
Pernod Ricard fell 7% as U.S. and China sales slumped. Can India growth, €1bn of savings and stronger cash flow revive RI?
August 28, 2026
Coca-Cola HBC raises 2026 profit outlook as volume growth strengthens ahead of $2.6bn Africa expansion
Coca-Cola HBC AG has raised its 2026 profit outlook after first-half volumes climbed 7.5%, marking a significant shift from price-led growth just as the bottler prepares for its biggest African expansion.
August 12, 2026
Treasury Wine Estates (ASX: TWE) rallies despite A$558m US reset charge
Treasury Wine Estates rallied despite a A$558m US charge. Can stronger FY26 earnings, Penfolds and lower inventory sustain the TWE recovery?
August 10, 2026
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) Q2 2026: Braun’s first full quarter delivers 7% revenue growth
Coca-Cola raised 2026 EPS growth to 9-10% after Q2 volume climbed 5%, pricing added 2 points and comparable operating margin widened to 35.6% year on year.
July 28, 2026
Nestlé lifts Q2 RIG to 1.8% and prices Peranel water JV with Platinum Equity at CHF 4.5bn
Nestlé lifts Q2 RIG to 1.8% and prices its Peranel water JV at CHF 4.5B, netting CHF 2.8B at H1 2027 close as held-for-sale write-downs cut profit 31%.
July 24, 2026
Why Vita Coco stock fell despite a major earnings beat and raised guidance
Vita Coco raised guidance after 28% sales growth, but $COCO fell nearly 7%. See why tariff refunds and margins worried investors.
July 23, 2026
Is PepsiCo stock a buy after recent weakness? Valuation improves but North America remains the test
PepsiCo’s share price has moved close to its 52-week low, lifting the dividend yield and lowering the earnings multiple. The valuation is increasingly attractive, but the investment case still depends on a gradual North American recovery.
July 22, 2026