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Starbucks reverses open-door policy, restricts restroom use to paying customers

In 2022, the company closed 16 stores—six in Los Angeles and six in Seattle among them—for ongoing safety issues that posed threats to staff and customers.

New code of conduct aims to curb disruptive behaviour and re-establish community coffeehouse atmosphere.

BCCI set to implement performance-based pay structure for players

Contracted players may face cuts based on their performance, with new travel restrictions and team unity rules also in the pipeline.

Dunzo app and website shut down after cofounder Kabeer Biswas joins Flipkart

The platform's closure signals the formal end of Dunzo's business, which has already been operating at a bare minimum over the past year to 18 months.

Over the past year, the company’s trajectory has been marked by multiple layoffs and delayed salaries, reflecting Dunzo’s struggle to meet daily operational costs.

PhonePe ventures into q-comm with ‘Pincode’ app, targets 15-minute delivery across six cities

PhonePe's consistent enhancement of its product and service offerings, combined with growing customer preference for the platform, has contributed to reaching this milestone.

The Walmart-backed payments giant shifts focus to the growing quick commerce market, aiming for rapid delivery growth ahead of a planned public listing in 2026.

Warren Buffett names Howard ‘Howie’ Buffett as his successor at Berkshire Hathaway

The $1 trillion conglomerate, built under Warren Buffett's careful stewardship, will soon be guided by the 70-year-old Howard Buffett, who has served on its board and spent a lifetime learning from his father's investment philosophy. (L-R: Warren Buffett, Howard Buffet)

The 70-year-old middle son will become non-executive chairman of the trillion-dollar conglomerate, following in the footsteps of his legendary father.

US Supreme Court denies Meta’s appeal in multi-billion dollar class action

India remains Meta’s largest user base, with over one billion users across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Messenger.

Meta’s battle against claims of overcharging advertisers on Facebook and Instagram continues, as the Supreme Court declines to hear its case.

8 global giants leading the charge on return-to-office mandates

While hybrid work was initially embraced, these companies are steering away from remote work in favour of fostering collaboration, company culture, and productivity in-person.

As companies push for productivity and collaboration, many are insisting on a return to the office, a significant shift from remote and hybrid work polices. From JP Morgan to Meta, here’s a look at the top global companies that have mandated a return-to-office policy post-pandemic.