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Melt In A Minute | Walmart India posts 11% increase in its revenue, John Donahoe to replace Nike’s CEO Mark Parker & More

Madhuwanti Saha, October 24, 2019

From Walmart India posting 11% increase in revenue to John Donahoe replacing Nike's long time CEO Mark Parker in 2020, a look at the top headlines

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Today’s Top Headlines:

  1. Walmart India posts 11% increase in its revenue
    Walmart India posted 11% increase in its revenue for the year ended March at 4,065 crore rupees, according to an Economic Times report. However its net losses almost doubled year-on-year at 172 crore rupees.
  2. Google India revenue drops by 56% due to a new accounting standard
    Google India’s profit rose 16% to 473 crore rupees in the financial year ending March, after it reduced expenses by 61 per cent. Its revenue, however, dropped by nearly 56 per cent to 4,147 crore rupees due to a new accounting standard.
  3. John Donahoe to replace Nike’s longtime CEO Mark Parker in 2020
    Nike announces that former eBay CEO and board member John Donahoe will replace the brand’s longtime CEO Mark Parker in 2020. Parker who is stepping down after a span of 4 decades, will continue to lead the board of directors and take on the role of executive chairman.
  4. TikTok launches safety campaign with creator-led videos
    TikTok has launched a new safety campaign to inform users about its ability to tackle hate speech and report inappropriate content. The campaign includes a new set of safety videos made by TikTok creators from around the world.