Kingfisher

(IN BRIEF) After seven years as Chair of the Board, Andrew Cosslett will step down from Kingfisher plc’s Board of Directors at the conclusion of the Company’s AGM on June 20, 2024. Claudia Arney, an Independent Non-Executive Director since November … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Kingfisher announces the launch of a home improvement e-commerce marketplace at Castorama France, marking another milestone in its marketplace expansion strategy. With over 500,000 new products from third-party merchants, Castorama customers will enjoy a sevenfold increase in product … Read the full press release →

30 new stores planned for the UK, creating around 300 jobs More than 10 new stores planned in Republic of Ireland (PRESS RELEASE) YEOVIL, 26-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Screwfix, United Kingdom’s largest multi channel retailer of trade tools, accessories and … Read the full press release →

PARIS, 04-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini announced today the acquisition of June 21, a consulting firm specializing in digital marketing. With expertise in supporting the C-Suite on their data-driven digital transformation, June 21 will reinforce, notably in France, Capgemini Invent, the Group’s recently … Read the full press release →

Energy storage batteries will reduce B&Q distribution centre’s grid power consumption by 31% WESTMINSTER, 01-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Kingfisher plc, the international home improvement company, has unveiled plans to install energy storage batteries at B&Q’s Swindon distribution centre. The installation is the … Read the full press release →

Design Series takes inspiration from the finest details: the flash of colour on a suit lining, or the vibrant stitching on a leather saddle Sumptuous Mulliner interior features a rich palette of Designer’s Choice colour splits Exquisite interior materials include … Read the full press release →

First Reserve orders 149 V100-2.0 MW turbines for Oklahoma project Portland, 22-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — With reference to Vestas Wind Systems A/S’ company announcement No. 4/2015 of 21 January 2015, Vestas has received from First Reserve a firm and unconditional … Read the full press release →

New report finds that a shift towards a circular economy can generate US$ 500 million in material cost savings, 100,000 new jobs and prevent 100 million tonnes of waste globally within five years Project Mainstream initiative aims to accelerate cross-sector engagement … Read the full press release →

Loughborough, United Kingdom, 09-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Kingfisher Future Homes is delighted to announce the official launch of the Kingfisher iQE Alliance Partnership, which took place at Loughborough University on Wednesday 25th September 2013. The launch event also marked three important milestones in … Read the full press release →

Amsterdam, 12-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Heineken N.V. (‘HEINEKEN’) announced today the introduction of new reporting metrics (non-IFRS) to provide greater transparency on Group performance. This new information will be disclosed for the first time in HEINEKEN’s release on the first half … Read the full press release →

16-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Kingfisher plc, Europe’s largest home improvement retailer, today confirms that the Conseil d’Etat, France’s ultimate court, has considered an outstanding tax case dating back to 2003 and found in Kingfisher’s favour. There is no impact on Kingfisher’s … Read the full press release →

2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — UK business could secure £100bn in annual productivity gains generated by innovations designed to address environmental and social challenges, according to a new report by Accenture (NYSE: ACN), the charity Business in the Community and Marks & Spencer. The report, Fortune Favours The … Read the full press release →

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Europe’s leading home improvement retail group, Kingfisher plc, whose UK businesses include B&Q and Screwfix, reports on the progress of Net Positive. Kingfisher plc launched the ground-breaking restorative business programme, which is committed to go beyond zero … Read the full press release →

Amsterdam, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Heineken N.V. (‘HEINEKEN’) today published its 2012 Sustainability Report. The report focuses on the Company’s efforts to manage the social and environmental impacts of its business in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012. The full … Read the full press release →

Amsterdam, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Heineken N.V. (‘HEINEKEN’) today announced that Heineken International B.V. (‘HIBV’) has launched a mandatory unconditional cash offer (the ‘Offer’) for all the 12,127,715 issued and paid-up ordinary shares in the capital of Asia Pacific Breweries Limited … Read the full press release →