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Austrian Retailer BILLA Lends a Hand to Ukrainian Children with Free Meals

Posted on 28, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Austrian retailer BILLA provided free packed lunches to 44 Ukrainian children from Kharkiv and Odessa during their holiday in Austria, organized by Österreichische Kinderfreunde in collaboration with the Ukrainian Embassy. The children, who spent time in Carinthia and … Read the full press release →

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Marel Unifies Retail, Food Service Solutions, and Fish Divisions Under New Leadership

Posted on 27, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Marel has unified its Retail and Food Service Solutions (RFS) and Fish divisions under the leadership of Jesper Hjortshoj to streamline operations and enhance customer value. Jesper, who has been with Marel for 18 years, will also continue … Read the full press release →

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Experian Forecasts £600M Sales Surge for UK Retail and Hospitality During August Bank Holiday, Weather-Dependent Boost Possible

Posted on 22, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The August bank holiday is expected to bring a significant boost to the UK’s retail and hospitality sectors, with a forecasted 15% increase in sales, contributing an additional £600 million to the economy. This uplift is based on … Read the full press release →

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EBRD and Partners Invest €10 Million to Fuel Expansion of Romanian Retailer La Cocos

Posted on 22, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), along with private equity firms CEECAT Capital and Morphosis Capital, has made a significant investment in the Romanian discount food retailer La Cocos. The €10 million equity investment will help … Read the full press release →

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Casino Group Enters Talks to Sell Corsican Retail Subsidiary Codim 2 to Auchan

Posted on 14, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Casino Group has initiated exclusive negotiations with Auchan Retail France and Rocca to sell its subsidiary Codim 2, which operates various retail formats in Corsica. Codim 2, comprising hypermarkets, supermarkets, cash & carries, and drive-throughs, achieved a turnover … Read the full press release →

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Currys Partners with Accenture and Microsoft to Revolutionize Retail Operations Through AI

Posted on 9, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Currys plc has teamed up with Accenture and Microsoft to overhaul its technology infrastructure using advanced AI solutions provided by Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service. This strategic move will not only simplify and secure Currys’ tech environment but also … Read the full press release →

Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Internet & Online, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom

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Citycon Illuminates Retailers with Innovative Spotlight Solutions Across Nordic Centres

Posted on 15, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Citycon introduces Spotlight, a dynamic suite of flexible solutions designed to enhance retailer visibility in its Nordic region centres, catering to the evolving retail landscape. Spotlight extends beyond traditional leasing, offering retailers prime exposure in high-traffic areas through … Read the full press release →

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Adyen Research Reveals Alarming Global Retail Fraud Losses, Urges Enhanced Prevention Strategies

Posted on 8, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Adyen, in collaboration with Cebr, has unveiled concerning statistics indicating a staggering $429 billion loss to payments fraud in the retail sector in 2023. The report exposes an average loss of $2.98 million per enterprise, with luxury fashion … Read the full press release →

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Hiab Secures EUR 7.3 Million Order for WALTCO Tail Lifts from Major US Retailer

Posted on 3, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Hiab, a division of Cargotec, has announced a significant order worth EUR 7.3 million for WALTCO tail lifts in the US from a national discount retailer, booked in Cargotec’s Q1 2024 orders. The retailer, with numerous stores across … Read the full press release →

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Relay by Lagardère Travel Retail Marks Exceptional Year with Global Expansion and Renewed Partnerships

Posted on 7, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) In 2023, Relay, the iconic brand by Lagardère Travel Retail, showcased its commitment to enhancing travelers’ experiences worldwide with a redefined brand signature and strategic partnerships. Renewed collaborations with Group ADP and SNCF in France highlighted Relay’s agility … Read the full press release →

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Deutsche Telekom, ServiceNow, and Cisco Unveil Future-Ready Retail Solutions at EuroCIS Trade Fair

Posted on 15, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom, along with partners ServiceNow and Cisco, will showcase innovative retail solutions at the EuroCIS trade fair in Düsseldorf. These solutions, including “Instore Task Management” and “Law Monitoring,” aim to streamline operations and ensure compliance with evolving … Read the full press release →

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Realty Income Announces Sale-Leaseback Deal with Decathlon for 82 Retail Properties Across Europe

Posted on 10, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The Monthly Dividend Company, Realty Income, has finalized a sale-leaseback agreement involving 82 retail properties leased to Decathlon SE, a renowned global sports retailer. The portfolio spans across key European markets such as Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and … Read the full press release →

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Barclays Expands Reach with Acquisition of Tesco Retail Banking Business and Exclusive Partnership Deal

Posted on 10, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Barclays Bank UK PLC has announced its agreement to acquire Tesco’s retail banking business, marking a significant strategic move to expand its offerings and distribution channels in the UK. This acquisition, along with an exclusive long-term partnership to … Read the full press release →

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BBVA’s Commitment to Rewarding Its 750,000 Retail Shareholders

Posted on 28, December 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BBVA, with over 750,000 retail shareholders, places a strong emphasis on creating value for its individual investors who collectively hold 39.3 percent of the bank’s shares. The remaining shares are owned by institutional investors, including investment and pension … Read the full press release →

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Lagardère Travel Retail to Elevate Food and Beverage Experience at Varna and Burgas Airports from 2025

Posted on 16, December 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Travel Retail is set to enhance the food and beverage offerings at Varna and Burgas international airports from 2025 as it takes on the management of the Foodservice Master Concession. This transformation will introduce new concepts from … Read the full press release →

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Vodafone’s EasyTech Stores Redefine Retail with Tech Innovation in Romania

Posted on 30, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Romania has introduced a new type of concept store called EasyTech, designed to enhance the customer experience and offer a wide range of technology products. The first EasyTech store opened in Bucharest, featuring product displays, sales offices, … Read the full press release →

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Vivendi Becomes Global Leader in Publishing and Travel Retail with Lagardère Merger

Posted on 21, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Vivendi has successfully completed a major transaction with the Lagardère group, solidifying its position as a global leader in culture, media, and entertainment. This strategic move enhances Vivendi’s presence in publishing, travel retail, and experiences, while also providing … Read the full press release →

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Maersk’s Omnichannel-Fulfillment Powers Double Eleven Retail Success with 8.15 Million Orders Processed

Posted on 17, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global leader in integrated logistics, has showcased its Omnichannel-Fulfillment (OCF) capabilities during China’s Singles Day (Double Eleven) shopping festival, supporting 56 key clients across 16 OCF sites in China. Maersk’s team successfully managed 8.15 million outbound … Read the full press release →

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UK Retailers Roll Out Early Christmas Displays to Boost Festive Sales

Posted on 16, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) According to data from the Barclays Business Barometer, UK retailers are embracing an early start to the Christmas season, with 49% of them opting to display festive goods earlier this year to help customers spread the cost of … Read the full press release →

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Societe Generale Appoints François Bloch as Head of International Retail Banking for Africa, Mediterranean Basin & Overseas

Posted on 20, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale has announced the appointment of François Bloch as the new Head of International Retail Banking for the Africa, Mediterranean Basin, and Overseas region, effective from November 1, 2023. François Bloch, who has been with the Group … Read the full press release →

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Zalando Unveils ZEOS: The Operating System for Multi-Channel Fashion Retail in Europe

Posted on 18, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Zalando, a fashion e-commerce giant, has introduced ZEOS (Zalando E-commerce Operating System), a comprehensive platform designed to revolutionize multi-channel fashion and lifestyle retail in Europe. ZEOS aims to empower fashion brands and retailers to efficiently manage their multi-channel … Read the full press release →

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ELKO Receives Accolades as Best Retail Partner and Customer Service Distributor in 2023 CONTEXT ChannelWatch Survey

Posted on 5, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) ELKO, a prominent player in the technology distribution industry, has earned recognition as the “Best Retail Partner” and the “Best Customer Service Distributor” in the 2023 CONTEXT ChannelWatch survey, a widely-respected online IT reseller survey known for its … Read the full press release →

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ORLEN Expands Retail Network in Slovakia, Focuses on Alternative Fuels and Electric Mobility

Posted on 16, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN, a prominent energy company, has nearly doubled its retail network in Slovakia this year, with all 90 stations now operating under the ORLEN brand. Following this successful rebranding, ORLEN plans to enhance its non-fuel product offerings and … Read the full press release →

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Aviva Strengthens Retail Insurance Business with Acquisition of Barclays Home Insurance Portfolio

Posted on 25, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Aviva, the leading home insurer in the UK, has entered into an agreement with Barclays UK to acquire its home insurance portfolio, which consists of 350,000 customers. The acquisition will support Aviva’s growth in the retail insurance business … Read the full press release →

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Lagardère Travel Retail and Inflyter Revolutionize Duty-Free Shopping with Expanded Digital Partnership

Posted on 6, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Travel Retail and Inflyter have announced an expanded partnership to revolutionize the Duty-Free shopping experience. The collaboration aims to digitalize the shopping process for travelers, allowing them to browse and purchase items before their journey begins. The … Read the full press release →

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Global Design Competition by Bentley Motors and Dezeen Sets Stage for Sustainable Luxury Retail

Posted on 22, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors and Dezeen have teamed up to launch a global design competition called ‘The Future of Luxury Retail’. The competition invites architects and designers to explore innovative ideas and experiences that will shape the luxury retail industry … Read the full press release →

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Zumtobel’s SCENO Luminaire Triumphs at IF Design Awards 2023 in Retail Lighting Category

Posted on 16, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Zumtobel’s SCENO luminaire has been awarded the prestigious IF Design Award 2023 in the Retail Luminaire/Spotlight and Track category. The discreet design of SCENO, along with its exceptional lighting capabilities, caught the attention of the jury comprising 132 … Read the full press release →

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Accenture strengthens retail and consumer electronics offerings with Einr acquisition

Posted on 29, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has announced its agreement to acquire Einr, a Norwegian business consulting company specialized in high volume logistics solutions using SAP technologies to optimize the flow of products from manufacturers to consumers. The acquisition will enhance Accenture’s SAP … Read the full press release →

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Turquoise Europe™ introduces Turquoise Retail Max™ for best execution of pan-European securities

Posted on 14, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) has launched a new trading service, Turquoise Retail Max™, to support European retail brokers in meeting their best execution obligations and deliver price improvement for end retail investors when trading pan-European securities. Turquoise … Read the full press release →

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Retail Week Awards 2023 : Gérant de coopérative parmi les finalistes dans la catégorie “Store Hero”

Posted on 21, March 2023 by

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Roan Irving, le gérant du magasin Co-op’s McDonald Road à Édimbourg, a été nommé finaliste dans la catégorie “Store Hero” des Retail Week Awards 2023. Roan, qui travaille chez Co-op depuis 15 ans, est connu pour ses … Read the full press release →

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Retail Week Awards 2023: Co-op manager among finalists in “Store Hero” category

Posted on 21, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Roan Irving, the store manager at Co-op’s McDonald Road in Edinburgh, has been named a finalist in the “Store Hero” category of the Retail Week Awards 2023. Roan, who has been with Co-op for 15 years, is known … Read the full press release →

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EBRD’s first investment in Turkish non-food retail sector: $59 million in DeFacto

Posted on 20, January 2023 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 20-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a multilateral developmental investment bank, has made a significant move in the Turkish retail market, purchasing a minority equity stake in DeFacto, a global clothing retailer … Read the full press release →

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Credit Suisse, Fuhrer & Hotz Study Finds Staffing Issues Persist in Swiss Retail Industry

Posted on 4, January 2023 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ZÜRICH, 4-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Credit Suisse Group AG, a global wealth manager, investment bank and financial services firm, has announced that, according to a study published by the bank together with consulting firm Fuhrer & Hotz, the … Read the full press release →

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Casino Group announces streamlined corporate structure for French food retail operations

Posted on 4, January 2023 by

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 4-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Casino Group (EPA: CO), a French retail company, has announced that it will be reorganizing its food retailing activities in France. As part of this process, the group has created a joint holding … Read the full press release →

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Crédit Agricole Assurances to offer non-life insurance products through the distribution network of Banco BPM, the third largest retail and corporate banking conglomerate in Italy

Posted on 23, December 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) MONTROUGE, 23-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Credit Agricole Group (EPA: ACA), the world’s largest cooperative financial institution and France’s 2nd largest bank, has announced that its subsidiary Crédit Agricole Assurances (CAA) will establish a long-term bancassurance partnership with Banco … Read the full press release →

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ING to bring together the leadership roles of all of its Retail Banking markets

Posted on 15, December 2022 by
ING Repurchases Nearly 1.7 Million Shares, Demonstrating Progress in Buyback Initiative

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 15-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ING (AMS: INGA), a global financial institution of Dutch origin, has announced organizational changes at its Management Board Banking in order to bring together the leadership roles of all of its Retail Banking … Read the full press release →

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ING, um die Führungsrollen aller ihrer Retail-Banking-Märkte zusammenzuführen

Posted on 15, December 2022 by
ING Repurchases Nearly 1.7 Million Shares, Demonstrating Progress in Buyback Initiative

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) AMSTERDAM, 15-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ING (AMS: INGA), ein weltweit tätiges Finanzinstitut niederländischer Herkunft, hat organisatorische Änderungen im Management Board Banking angekündigt, um die Führungsrollen des gesamten Einzelhandels zusammenzuführen Bankenmärkte. Die Änderungen sollen die Führungsstruktur der Bank weiter vereinfachen … Read the full press release →

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Ireland’s leading roadside retailer Applegreen will now offer M&S Food across Ireland

Posted on 5, October 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 5-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON: MKS), a major British multinational retailer, has announced that M&S Food products will be made available to more locations across Ireland thanks to a new exclusive partnership … Read the full press release →

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CapMan to lower temperature one degree across retail and office buildings during the heating season as part of a new energy savings initiative

Posted on 5, October 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 5-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — CapMan, a leading Nordic private asset expert listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki, has announced the firm will lower down by one degree the temperature across its retail and office buildings during the heating … Read the full press release →

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Tile specialist Keramundo, part of Stark Group, named Germany’s Best Retailer in its category based on 140,000 customer ratings survey

Posted on 8, September 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) FREDERIKSBERG, Denmark, 8-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Stark Group, one of the largest retailers and distributors of building materials across Northern Europe, has announced that its subsidiary in Germany the tile specialist Keramundo has been named Germany’s Best Retailer … Read the full press release →

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