Nike has always been a bellwether for transformation in the global sportswear industry, and 2025 proved to be a pivotal year for the company’s leadership and growth agenda. With shifting market dynamics and a tougher competitive environment, Nike’s Board and new CEO Elliott Hill enacted bold moves to reshape the C-suite, streamline management, and equip the business for “Win Now” execution. This Nike sales intelligence blog post takes you inside those sweeping changes and investigates how Nike’s strategic focus has evolved accordingly.

Kimberly-Clark’s $40 Billion acquisition of Kenvue is a transformative event for the health, personal care, and consumer staples industries. The transaction’s scale, timing, and strategic rationale promise opportunity and risk for investors and create a rich opportunity landscape for technology sellers—especially those focused on integration, compliance, innovation enablement, and enterprise operations.

A deep-dive account intelligence report packed with organizational charts, direct contact information for decision-makers, and actionable business insights is a game-changing asset for closing complex enterprise SaaS deals, especially when time is of the essence in the Q4.

Amazon is cutting as many as 30,000 corporate jobs in the largest round of layoffs in its history. These reductions reflect a dramatic shift in corporate staffing, with significant global and organizational implications. The sales intelligence blog below covers the main points, including who is being affected, which teams and regions are impacted, why these cuts are happening, and what this means for Amazon as a company.

Unilever is delaying the Magnum spin-off citing U.S. government shutdown (SEC). We explore the Unilever org charts, the new Magnum executive leadership team, the spin-off and the pending Magnum IPO, Magnum's Strategic Pillars, and where there might be sales opportunities for a technology sales rep in this blog post. We deep dive into potential sales opportunities at both Unilever and Magnum post spin-off (see infographic in Magnum Technology Roll-out).

This acquisition marks a watershed moment for both Fifth Third Bancorp and Comerica Bank, offering their combined clientele more robust banking services, enhanced technological solutions, and a stronger geographic footprint throughout America’s high-growth and heartland regions. The transaction will require careful regulatory review, employee and customer integration, and prudent management, but the firms are confident they will emerge as a banking powerhouse in the coming years—ready to invest, innovate, and lead in the evolving landscape of U.S. financial services.

Strategic account planning is critical for technology sales reps breaking into Fortune 500 and Global 2000 greenfield or whitespace accounts. This blog post explains who gets involved, what the process entails, when and where plans should be created and stored, why they matter, and how to build a high-impact plan.

Berkshire Hathaway’s OxyChem acquisition is a paradigm-shifting move for both companies. Occidental exits chemicals to become a focused oil/gas company with a healthier balance sheet, while Berkshire doubles down on stable, industrial “moats” under a new era of leadership. For technology vendors, the ensuing integration creates windows across both organizations—especially for those specializing in IT rationalization, manufacturing automation, data compliance, and digital transformation.

Oracle’s astonishing stock surge in 2025 is the culmination of bold bets on AI, massive cloud infrastructure investments, and disciplined leadership. With CEO Safra Catz piloting financial strategy and Larry Ellison steering technology vision, Oracle is positioned as a leading player in the global cloud and AI economy. The company’s deep integration of AI, strategic partnerships, and focus on multi-cloud flexibility signal continued growth ahead—making Oracle not only an enterprise mainstay but a trailblazer in the AI-powered future.

Kraft Heinz’s split signals the end of an era—and the beginning of two new chapters for some of the world’s best-loved food brands. For investors, the move is a bold experiment whose success will be determined by the agility and strategic clarity of the two successor companies. For technology sales professionals, the changes ahead represent both challenge and opportunity, demanding a reimagined approach to serve, partner, and grow with these evolving industry titans.

The ousting of Laurent Freixe as CEO has underscored the pressure on global corporations to enforce ethical rules with consistency, regardless of seniority or circumstances. As Nestlé navigates the fallout, the new leadership faces the dual task of restoring external confidence and upholding internal standards—a reminder that corporate culture and financial performance are more intertwined than ever in today’s business landscape.

Keurig Dr Pepper announced its intention to acquire Dutch coffee and tea conglomerate JDE Peet’s for $18 billion, marking a pivotal moment in the global beverage industry and a shift in strategy for both companies. In this sales intel blog post, we answer key business questions around the deal, the executives involved, and what this means for shareholders, employees, and consumers.

Michael Fiddelke is the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Target Corporation, officially taking the reins on February 1, 2026. Having started his Target journey as an intern in 2003, Fiddelke's career at the retailer is a consummate example of upward mobility and diverse experience. Over more than two decades, he’s held critical leadership positions across finance, merchandising, human resources, store operations, and supply chain management.

Michael Wondrasch's appointment as Chief Technology and Data Officer marks a transformative step for Kenvue, blending seasoned expertise with forward-thinking innovation to elevate consumer health solutions. As he assumes the role on August 25, 2025, stakeholders can anticipate enhanced digital capabilities that not only drive business growth but also deliver greater value to consumers worldwide.

Harley-Davidson has chosen Artie Starrs as its new CEO. This comes at a time when the brand is facing some hard sales periods. Artie Starrs has worked with lifestyle and food brands like Topgolf and Yum! Brands. He brings in a new way of thinking, which could help Harley get back on track in the market. As he steps into this job, the way he leads, the choices he makes, and what he has done before will all be important to fix the problems the company faces now.

The proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger represents the most ambitious integration in U.S. railroad history—one that, if approved, will reshape logistics, present huge operational opportunities, but also raise serious questions for regulators and labor. The final outcome remains subject to regulatory review, union negotiations, and market dynamics, but the business world is watching closely as a new era in American railroading may be on the horizon.