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Gen Z's job ladder isn’t breaking because of AI—but it’s evolving, says LinkedIn COO

LinkedIn COO Dan Shapero told Fortune in Cannes: “Navigating the transition to an AI economy is probably going to be the issue of the next decade."

Fortune · Jun 23, 2025

Tariff threats, wars will slow but not collapse global luxury sales in 2025, new study shows

Global sales of personal luxury goods are projected to slide by 2% to 5% this year

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

Virgin Australia is coming back to the share market. Here’s what this new chapter could mean

It is finally happening. After five years of being a private company, Virgin Australia will relist on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on June 24. The company is expected to raise A$685 million through the initial public offering (IPO).

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2025

Manny Maceda on succession at Bain & Company

Also: Trump wants rate cuts but inflation is up, Robinhood’s blockbuster earnings.

Fortune · Feb 13, 2025

The corporate exodus from China is gaining momentum, study says

The share of companies that are moving operations out of China jumped to 69% in 2024 from 55% in 2022, a Bain survey said.

Fortune · Nov 19, 2024

50 million people have stopped buying luxury brands like Dior and Burberry after 'broken promises' to customers

“A fabulous ice cream sundae is boring by the time you have it the fifth time,” a retail analyst told Fortune.

Fortune · Nov 17, 2024

A study says the global luxury goods market will shrink in 2025. Trump tariffs could make it worse

Global sales of personal luxury goods are forecast to shrink next year for the first time since the Great Recession in 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024

Surging AI Power Demand Meets America's Largest Electric Utility Stock

Bain expects data centers to make up 44% of all electricity demand growth through 2028, as companies rush to develop the next generation of AI. NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum says that he expects an almost 40% rise in U.S. power demand over the next two decades, compared with just…

Barchart · Oct 15, 2024

Japan's Biggest Motorcycle Retailer Just Got Bought By Bain Capital, Oh Great

If you've purchased or ridden a motorcycle in Japan, you're probably familiar with Red Baron Group. They offer used and new sales and service nationwide.

RideApart · Sep 25, 2024

NAND Flash Maker Kioxia files for IPO at expected $10.3 billion valuation

Bain Capital hopes to raise $500 million from Kioxia's IPO, retain control over NAND flash maker.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 23, 2024