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

Posted on 15, July 2013 by

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 →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Investment, Retail, Sweden

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The largest international trade show for plastics and rubber K 2013 to take place in Düsseldorf, Germany 16 – 23 October

Posted on 15, July 2013 by

15-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Plastics move the world – particularly in connection with the major challenges faced by our modern society. Incredibly versatile, lightweight, safe, durable, economic and impressively energy-efficient – with their multitude of positive properties, polymers are indispensible in … Read the full press release →

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Morrisons Chief Executive Dalton Philips talks about his plans to make Morrisons fit for the future

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15-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Dalton Philips talks about his plans to make Morrisons fit for the future at Centre Point, London on Thursday 11th July 2013. To read his speech in full, please see below. Thanks for coming for what … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Management, Retail, United Kingdom

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Kaspersky Lab announced it developed and patented advanced technology to recover passwords and encryption keys on mobile devices

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15-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Kaspersky Lab announces that its experts have developed and patented an advanced technology to recover passwords and encryption keys on mobile devices. Patent No. 2481632, issued by Rospatent, describes a method that almost eliminates any possibility of data … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Law, Russia, Security & Safety, Technology

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Dr. Wiebke Drenckhan awarded the Henkel Laundry & Home Care Research Award for research into foaming behavior optimization

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15-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Whether for the protection of delicates in the wash or improving the adhesion of cleaning agents on smooth surfaces, for many laundry and home care products, the right foaming behavior is key to achieving good results. Now, … Read the full press release →

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New Henkel hotmelt adhesive Technomelt Supra 100 Cool sets the lowest application temperature standard in the market

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15-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With an application temperature of 100 degrees Celsius, Technomelt Supra 100 Cool from Henkel is the new record-holder among hotmelt adhesives used in the packaging industry. Combined with the benefits of the proven Supra product range, this … Read the full press release →

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STAWAG erwirtschaftet 2012 sehr gutes Ergebnis

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15-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die STAWAG, Stadtwerke Aachen Aktiengesellschaft, hat im Jahr 2012 ein sehr gutes Ergebnis erwirtschaftet, das ausschließlich durch die Situation am fossilen Erzeugermarkt geschwächt wird. „Dank unserer guten Ergebnisse im Kerngeschäft und unserer Wachstumsstrategie im Bereich der erneuerbaren … Read the full press release →

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Associated British Ports signed with European Investment Bank for £70m loan facility to develop UK’s 2nd largest container terminal at Port of Southampton

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15-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Associated British Ports (ABP) announces today that its intermediate parent company, ABP Acquisitions UK Ltd (ABPA), has signed a £70m loan facility with the European Investment Bank. The loan from Europe’s long-term lending institution will be used to fund part … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, International Trade, Investment, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

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Wincor Nixdorf opens representative office in Lagos, Nigeria

Posted on 12, July 2013 by

Wincor Nixdorf continues expansion in emerging markets 12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Wincor Nixdorf, one of the world’s leading providers of IT solutions and services for banks and retail businesses, is opening a new representative office in Lagos, the largest city in … Read the full press release →

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EBRD lends €1.5M to microfinance institution Kreditimi Rural i Kosoves LLC (KRK) in Kosovo

Posted on 12, July 2013 by

12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €1.5 million loan to Kreditimi Rural i Kosoves LLC (KRK) – the third largest non-bank microfinance institution in Kosovo by total assets – for on-lending to … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy announced it divested ownership interest in municipal utility company Stadtwerke Lübeck GmbH

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 14 May 2012, DONG Energy announced considerations about its future involvement in the municipal utility company Stadtwerke Lübeck GmbH. DONG Energy has a 25.1 % stake. Whilst still subject to certain conditions including merger control clearance in Germany, … Read the full press release →

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Regional Development Committee approves €325 billion investment tool for EU regions

Posted on 12, July 2013 by

New rules for investing €325 billion in regional development projects across the EU in 2014-2020 were approved by the Regional Development Committee on Wednesday. This funding – roughly a third of the EU budget – will boost local growth and … Read the full press release →

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EIB lended EUR 250 million to the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 250 million to the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR – Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak) to finance projects promoted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mid-cap … Read the full press release →

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STAWAG erzielt Verfügung gegenüber Rheinenergie Express GmbH

Posted on 12, July 2013 by

Auf Antrag der STAWAG hat das Landgericht Aachen, Kammer für Handelssachen, erneut unlautere Werbepraktiken untersagt. 12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Hintergrund des Verfahrens waren Beschwerden von Kunden, wonach Mitarbeiter bzw. Beauftragte der Rheinenergie Express GmbH sich als STAWAG-Vertreter ausgegeben haben, um dadurch … Read the full press release →

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Groupe Auchan now with 300 hypermarkets in China under the RT Mart banner

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Groupe Auchan regards China as an area of priority growth. The group opened 43 stores there in 2012. This dynamic has been pursued since the start of 2013, leading to the opening of the group’s 300th hypermarket … Read the full press release →

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Leading fleet and vehicle management company LeasePlan Corporation N.V. launched operations in Russia

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — LeasePlan Corporation N.V., the world’s leading fleet and vehicle management company, today officially launched operations in Russia. LeasePlan currently manages over 1.3 million multi-brand vehicles. Continuing to expand its global reach, the launch of the Russian subsidiary … Read the full press release →

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The new BlackBerry Q5 is now available in red, exclusively at Carphone Warehouse

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New BlackBerry handset continues the relaunch of the brand LONDON, 12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The new BlackBerry Q5 is now available in red, exclusively at Carphone Warehouse, free from £21 a month. This stylish and perfectly sized smartphone features both a … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy announced it divested its Norwegian gas-fired power plant Energiverk Mongstad to Statoil

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — DONG Energy has today signed an agreement with Statoil under which Statoil will acquire DONG Energy’s entire ownership stake of 100% of the shares in DONG Generation Norge AS which owns and operates the Norwegian gas-fired power plant, Energiverk Mongstad. … Read the full press release →

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Treasury discount paper of the Federal Republic of Germany Auction announced by Deutsche Bundesbank

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As already announced in the issuance calendar for the third quarter of 2013, the Federal Government will issue Treasury discount paper (“Bubills”) with a maturity of 12 months for sale by auction on 22 July 2013. An … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission has today proposed a Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM) for the Banking Union

Posted on 12, July 2013 by

12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed a Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM) for the Banking Union. The mechanism would complement the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) (IP/12/953) which, once operational in late 2014, will see the European Central Bank … Read the full press release →

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