YX Energi: going unmanned in Denmark

YX Energi is to convert all of its remaining manned service stations into unmanned Uno-X branded sites. The company is also launching its own branded Visa card, which will be accepted in the newly independent shops next to the service station. These developments will see YX Energi cater for its two core service station customer groups: large businesses, and private customers and small businesses.

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Yum! Brands: the taste of trends

Yum! Brands has announced a 2% increase in its fourth quarter US earnings, with US same-store sales climbing 3% in December. As growth continues to slow for its key brands, Yum! is wise to be shoring up its bottom line by with innovative ideas inspired by industry trends.

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Yum! Brands: tasty profits

With more than 33,000 restaurants worldwide, Yum! Brands [YUM] has announced a 13% increase in its third quarter earnings over the same period last year. Though US growth is slowing slightly, Yum! is compensating by focusing increasing attention on its overseas outlets. As Yum! Brands looks to broaden its horizons, the sky may well be the limit.

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Yum Brands: Taco Bell to expand

Taco Bell is to open outlets in India and Spain in the near future, according to media reports. The unit's parent company, Yum Brands, plans to turn the restaurant into a globally successful concern, emulating its Pizza Hut and KFC brands. Overseas expansion will be challenging in the present economic climate and the chain will need to improve on its past track record if it is to be successful.

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Yum Brands: silencing the fast food critics?

Yum Brands has recorded its largest quarterly profit rise in a year on the back of strong growth in China. Although it plans to strengthen its presence in emerging markets, the increasingly tarnished image of fast food means Yum will have to adopt a careful strategy if it is to continue growing at such a strong pace.

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Yukos: taking control of a crucial oil export route

Yukos, Russia's second largest oil company, will pay $74 million for 49% of the export pipeline operator. The deal will allow Yukos to export more oil to western Europe, boosting its position in Europe's oil market and helping it come out of the shade of its larger rival Lukoil.

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Yukos: Russia set to invade Europe

While there are many bidders for BP's surplus German oil businesses, Yukos is one of the frontrunners to purchase the 650 service stations and 45% share in a refinery. Yukos has earmarked $2 billion towards improving its position in western European refining and retailing. Alongside fellow Russian firm Lukoil, Yukos is definitely a company to watch.

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Youth spending power: rising by 5% per year

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Young families: more convenience, more health

The number of young families will decline by 0.4% a year to 2006, but increasing economic welfare and changing attitudes towards children will still have a significant impact on their spending. Following the birth of a first child, the opposing forces of both increasing time pressure and health concerns lead to greater spend on fresh, organic and convenience foods.

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Young families not on utilities' radars, but there's good reason to look more closely

Young families are a lucrative segment for utility providers to tap into. Energy companies should target new parents, or parents to be, in the same way that banks target teenagers and students. Datamonitor's Daniel Legg explains that by designing a product especially for young families, utilities can increase loyalty and, hopefully, gain a customer for 20 years or more...

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