In the spotlight - Coca-Cola Enterprises

I know what is top of mind for all of you — the current macroeconomic environment and its impact on our results,” said Muhtar Kent, CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, yesterday (17 July) as he reported the soft drinks group’s second quarter results.

In the spotlight: Coca-Cola Enterprises

18 July 2008

US: Coca-Cola Enterprises hit by charges and weak US economy

17 July 2008

Coca-Cola Enterprises today (18 July) reported a second-quarter net loss of US$3.2 billion, as the company took a hot from a non-cash pre-tax impairment charge of US$5.3 billion.

US: "Soft" North America hits CCE in first quarter

24 April 2008

Coca-Cola Enterprises has seen “soft economic conditions” in North America hamper its first quarter performance.

UPDATE: US/EUROPE: CCE to axe 3,500 jobs

13 February 2007

Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) chief executive John Brock has revealed that the “majority” of the company’s planned 3,500 job cuts will be in North America. Brock was speaking as the world’s largest bottler of Coca-Cola Co. products outlined a restructuring programme designed to boost its business in North America and Europe.