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Inditex reports €7.7 billion net sales in the first half of FY13, 6% YoY growth

The Group continues to generate employment,  creating over 10,000 new jobs to bring the total headcount to 122,579  Investments of more than €450 million in the commercial and logistics areas have paved the way for the creation of more than … Read the full press release

Sunglass Hut’s most technological store opens at Times Square, New York City

New York, 13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — There’s a new shop in town for sunglasses enthusiasts: go to 1540 Broadway, New York City on the square that tourists love best – Times Square. This is the address of Sunglass Hut’s most technological store with … Read the full press release

Leading Turkish producer of clothing fabrics and yarn Kivanc Tekstil received €3.7M loan from EBRD

02-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development continues to boost Turkey’s Anatolian regions, making a €3.7 million loan to Kivanc Tekstil, a leading producer of clothing fabrics and yarn based in Adana. Kivanc Tekstil, 100 per cent owned and … Read the full press release

Beiersdorf AG announced strong sales growth in its H1 2013 Interim Report

Group sales rise 6.6% Consumer sales up 6.5% tesa achieves sales growth of 7.4% Group EBIT margin increases to 13.7% Outlook for fiscal year 2013 confirmed  Hamburg, 26-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — For the first half of 2013, Beiersdorf has continued to progress well … Read the full press release

Porsche Lizenz- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG (Porsche Design Group) announced 20% sales growth in H1-2013

Sales up by more than 20 per cent for the first half of 2013 Stuttgart, 21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The global business activities of the Porsche Design Group (Porsche Lizenz- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG) continued to develop at a consistently positive … Read the full press release

The Inditex Group Note for Rosalia Mera

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Inditex Group is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Rosalia Mera. The Group wishes to send its sincere condolences to her loved ones and friends at this extremely difficult time, after the loss of … Read the full press release

Die neue Syoss Supreme Selection ist ab August 2013 im Handel erhältlich

Nach einem Friseurbesuch ist das Haar perfekt gepflegt und fühlt sich wie neu an. Mit der Supreme Selection bietet Syoss jetzt allen Frauen, die auch bei der Haarpflege zu Hause gezielt nach Expertenlösungen suchen, eine innovative Pflegelinie. Die Formeln entfalten … Read the full press release

Swatch Group announced growth in both sales and profit in its H1 2013 report

The Group’s gross sales were up 8.7% to CHF 4 181 million, versus the very strong figures recorded in the first half of 2012. Benchmarked to the 1.5% export growth for wrist watches of the Swiss watch industry in the first … Read the full press release

Kering completed Italian jewelry group Pomellato acquisition

18-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Kering announced today that it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in the Pomellato group, in accordance with the terms announced on 24 April, 2013, after having received clearance from the antitrust authorities. About Kering … Read the full press release

Kering – YOOX joint venture stores successfully launched

Paris – Milan, 18-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The online stores of all the six brands included in the joint venture established in August 2012 by Kering (then PPR) and YOOX were successfully launched by 30 June 2013, marking the first important … Read the full press release

Global luxury brand Burberry plc announced Q1 2013 trading update and interim management statement

16-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Highlights for the three months to 30 June 2013 Retail revenue £339m, up 18% underlying Comparable store sales up 13%, in line with our expectations for the quarter- Driven by exceptional performance of Spring/Summer 2013 fashion – … Read the full press release

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB total June 2013 sales increased by 13% compared to last year’s June

15-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In June 2013, H&M Group total sales including VAT in local currencies increased by 13 percent compared to the same month the previous year. Sales in comparable units increased by 3 percent. Comparable units comprise the stores and … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz presented exclusive fragrances for its new S-Class created jointly with perfumer Marc vom Ende

There is something very special in the air at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2014: Mercedes-Benz is presenting in the event marquee in front of the Brandenburg Gate the four upscale fragrances for the new S-Class, which were created … Read the full press release

Marks & Spencer & youth charity The Prince’s Trust revealed details about new youth employability scheme

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) today announces details of a new youth employability scheme – Make Your Mark – which will see the retailer join forces with youth charity, The Prince’s Trust, to create over 1,400 work experience … Read the full press release

The world’s largest skin care brand NIVEA launches global, long-term CSR program

NIVEA supports and strengthens families with a global, long-term CSR program Employees and consumers will be actively involved in family projects  Hamburg, 1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — All around the world, families trust NIVEA to take care of their skin. The values … Read the full press release

Interbrand “Best Global Green Brands” ranks H&M among the three most green companies in the apparel and retail sector

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Interbrand has published their latest “Best Global Green Brands” ranking. For the second time in a row, H&M is included among the 50 top brands, further moving up from last year. Among the apparel/retail brands H&M … Read the full press release

Marks and Spencer Group plc 2013 Annual Report Announced

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In compliance with Listing Rule 9.6.1, the Company has today submitted a copy of the following documents to the UK Listing Authority, which will shortly be available for inspection via the National Storage Mechanism which can be … Read the full press release

Marks & Spencer plans to build £200m distribution centre at London Gateway

Prime Minister welcomes £200 million investment by Marks & Spencer into new distribution centre at London Gateway 700 new jobs for South Essex Major efficiencies in M&S supply chain to be achieved by shipping to new London Gateway super port … Read the full press release

Carpet and sports pitches manufacturer Desso shortlisted for prestigious Responsible Business Award

20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Desso, a leading European carpet and sports pitches manufacturer, has been recognised with a ‘Big Tick’ at the regional stage of the prestigious 2013 Responsible Business Awards, run by the charity Business in the Community (BITC). As … Read the full press release

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB first half year (1 December 2012 – 31 May 2013) results announced

20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Six-month report 1 December 2012 – 31 May 2013 FIRST HALF-YEAR The H&M Group’s sales including VAT increased in local currencies by 5 percent during the first six months of … Read the full press release