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Popeyes India’s mega chance to score ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final tickets!
Mumbai: Popeyes, the iconic US fried chicken brand, is thrilled to present an extraordinary opportunity for all Indian cricket enthusiasts. Get ready to win coveted match tickets for the ODI Men’s Cricket World Cup Final Live in Ahmedabad on 19 Nov 23.
To kick off the cricket season with unmatched enthusiasm, Popeyes India has unveiled an array of World Cup Special Combos. When you purchase any of these special Combos, not only do you receive a complimentary branded sipper, but you also earn 1 run for every Re. spent. The top 4 scorers between 15th September and 31st October will be the lucky winners of these exclusive match tickets to witness the Men’s Cricket World Cup Final.
Popeyes made its grand debut in India with the launch of its flagship restaurant in Bengaluru, followed by a rapid and successful expansion into multiple cities, including Chennai, Manipal, Coimbatore, Hyderabad and Madurai. Chicken aficionados across these cities have warmly embraced Popeyes in India. The meteoric success of Popeyes can be attributed to its meticulous hand-breading, battering, and marinating of locally sourced fresh chicken for a full 12 hours in distinctive Cajun seasonings – a classic fusion of cayenne pepper, garlic, onion, black and white pepper, and celery, guaranteeing a truly memorable gastronomic experience with every bite.
Popeyes India executive vice president and head of business Gaurav Pande shared his thoughts on this unique campaign, saying, “Cricket in India is more than just a game; it has the power to unite people from all walks of life. Similarly, Popeyes India aims to unite friends and family through their iconic Louisiana-style fried chicken and signature Cajun flavours. During the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, we at Popeyes India have a special treat for our die-hard cricket fans. Order any World Cup Special combo at our participating Popeyes stores and stand a chance to win two tickets to the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup final. Popeyes, renowned for its world-famous Chicken Sandwich and a range of freshly sourced, antibiotic-free chicken special combos, offers not only flavour in every bite but also this unique opportunity for cricket enthusiasts to witness the ICC Men’s World Cup final live.”
With India hosting the ICC ODI World Cup, emotions are set to reach a fever pitch as millions of fans come together to support their favourite teams and players. ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup tickets are scarcely available as most of them have been sold out. Fans of Popeyes across Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, and Manipal have this golden opportunity to turn their dreams into reality. Simply visit any of our restaurants, purchase any of our World Cup Special combos, and stand a chance to enjoy the Men’s Cricket World Cup Final Live from the stadium!
To further enhance the flavour, excitement, and passion for the sport, Popeyes has partnered with Coca-Cola. This innovative and seamless collaboration between two beloved global F&B giants, each deeply embedded in the hearts of millions, promises an experience filled with joy and delight.
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Estée Lauder to shed 10,000 jobs as new boss bets on digital shift
The cosmetics giant raises its profit outlook but stays silent on a possible merger with Spain’s Puig, as job cuts deepen and a three-year sales slump weighs on the turnaround
NEW YORK: Stéphane de La Faverie is not done cutting. Estée Lauder announced on Friday that it plans to eliminate as many as 3,000 additional jobs, taking its total redundancy programme to as many as 10,000 roles, up from a previous target of 7,000 announced a year ago. The company, which owns La Mer, The Ordinary, Tom Ford, and Aveda, employs roughly 57,000 people worldwide. The mathematics of what is now being contemplated is stark.
The fresh round of cuts is expected to generate a further $200 million in savings, bringing the total annual savings from the programme to as much as $1.2 billion before taxes. That money, De La Faverie has made clear, will be ploughed back into the turnaround.
A CEO in a hurry
De La Faverie, who took the helm in January 2025, inherited a company that had endured three consecutive years of annual sales declines. His response has been to move fast and cut deep. A significant portion of the latest redundancies reflects his push to reduce headcount at US department stores, long a cornerstone of Estée Lauder’s distribution model but now a channel in structural decline. In their place, he is accelerating the shift toward faster-growing online platforms, including Amazon.com and TikTok Shop, a pivot that is reshaping not just where Estée Lauder sells but how it thinks about its customers.
The numbers are moving in the right direction
Despite the pain, there are signs the medicine is working. Estée Lauder raised its profit outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year, guiding for adjusted earnings per share in the range of $2.35 to $2.45, above analyst estimates and a notable step up from the $2.05 to $2.25 range it had guided for in February. Organic net sales growth is expected to come in at 3 per cent, the company said, at the high end of the range it set out in February.
The share price tells a mixed story. After De La Faverie took charge, the stock surged nearly 60 per cent, buoyed by investor optimism that a longtime company insider could finally arrest the decline. But 2026 has been rougher: the shares have fallen 27 per cent this year, weighed down by disappointing February results and the overhang of unresolved merger talks with Spanish beauty giant Puig Brands SA. The company gave no additional details about those discussions on Friday, leaving the market to guess.
Silence on Puig
The proposed tie-up with Puig remains the most consequential unknown hanging over Estée Lauder. A deal with the Barcelona-based group, which owns brands including Carolina Herrera and Rabanne, would reshape the global luxury beauty landscape. But with nothing new to say and a turnaround still very much in progress, De La Faverie is asking investors to trust the process.
Three years of sales declines, 10,000 job cuts, and a merger that may or may not happen. At Estée Lauder, the overhaul has barely started.
