(IN BRIEF) Unilever PLC has named Srinivas Phatak as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, following his interim role since February 2025. The appointment was unanimously approved by the Board after a full global search process, recognizing his strong … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Board of Directors, CFO appointment, Chief Financial Officer, Coats Group plc, corporate governance, European Market Abuse Regulation, Fernando Fernandez, Fernando Fernandez welcomes Srinivas Phatak as permanent CFO to strengthen Unilever’s growth strategy, Financial Leadership, leadership, remuneration policy, Srinivas Phatak, Srinivas Phatak confirmed as Unilever CFO with focus on driving growth and financial discipline, UK Listing Rule, Unilever, Unilever Board unanimously approves appointment of Srinivas Phatak as Chief Financial Officer, Unilever Leadership Executive, Unilever PLC
(IN BRIEF) NIQ has supported Cheeky Panda with data-driven insights into packaging, messaging, and pricing strategies as the bamboo tissue brand seeks to expand its mainstream presence. The research revealed that consumers value product softness and performance above sustainability claims, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Bamboo Revolution, bamboo tissue, Be More Panda, brand strategy, Cheeky Panda, consumer insights, eco-friendly toilet paper, Julie Chen, luxury bamboo products, NielsenIQ, NIQ, Pack Survey+, partnership, Price Advisor, Quick Predict Restage, Restage Volume Forecast, retail growth, sustainability, Sustainable packaging, sustainable tissue
(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA has completed a major off-market acquisition of 14 high-quality residential assets in Tokyo, comprising around 800 apartments and five retail units, on behalf of a global institutional investor. With over 97% occupancy and relatively new building stock … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Real Estate, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged apartment portfolio, asset management, Central 23 Wards, commercial real estate, core-plus strategy, institutional investor, Japan, Jun Akase, Kanagawa, Masami Takizawa, partnership, PATRIZIA, rental growth, residential real estate, sustainability, Tokyo, urbanisation, value-add strategy, Yokohama, Yutaka Yukizawa
(IN BRIEF) Skanska is investing PLN 241 million (SEK 630 million) in the first stage of the Awangarda Mogilska residential complex in Kraków, Poland. The development’s opening phase includes 278 apartments and six commercial units, with construction starting in August … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Poland, Sweden, Technology
Tagged anti-smog ventilation, Appartme system, Awangarda Mogilska, Central Railway Station, construction, European order bookings, heat pump, heat recovery system, investment, Krakow, Main Square, partnership, photovoltaic panels, PLN 241M, Poland, residential development, rooftop solar, SEK 630M, Skanska, smart home solutions, sustainability, urban living
(IN BRIEF) ZÜBLIN Stahlbau GmbH is acquiring major assets from Hilgefort GmbH in Dinklage, Lower Saxony, through an asset deal effective August 1, 2025. The acquisition secures all 70 employees and includes 40,000 square meters of land and three production … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged apparatus construction, asset deal, bridge construction, Dinklage, Germany, Hilgefort GmbH, infrastructure, Lower Saxony, Marco Eckert, metalwork, partnership, plant component construction, production halls, site acquisition, steel construction, steel plant construction, strategic expansion, Ulrich Hilgefort, vertical integration, welding technology, workforce integration, ZÜBLIN Stahlbau
(IN BRIEF) LEGO® expands its Botanicals range this summer with two new adult-oriented sets: the 660-piece Hibiscus Flower and the 709-piece Mini Bonsai Trees. Both offer detailed, nature-themed building experiences that promote mindfulness and relaxation. The Hibiscus model boasts lavender … Read the full press release
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Tagged 3D nature models, adult builders, black pine, bonsai ginkgo, dark-blue plant pot, Hibiscus Flower 10372, lavender blooms, LEGO Botanicals, LEGO Stores, LEGO.com, mindfulness, Mini Bonsai Trees 10373, modular display, nature-inspired décor, ornamental stands, wisteria
(IN BRIEF) Lindner Group will showcase its circular economy innovations at the German Pavilion during Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Focused on the transition to a Circular Economy, the company will highlight its LinLoop strategies for extending the life cycles … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged building products, circular construction, circular economy, Cradle to Cradle, Datty Ruth, Expo 2025, Expo Osaka, Florian Klüpfel, German Pavilion, leadership, Lindner Group, LinLoop, modular building, Refurbishment, Smarter Habitat, sustainability, sustainable construction, take-back schemes
(IN BRIEF) Eni has reached financial close with the UK Government for the Liverpool Bay CCS project, unlocking the construction phase of the key infrastructure that supports the HyNet Cluster. This marks a significant milestone in the UK’s clean energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged carbon capture and storage, carbon emissions reduction, Claudio Descalzi, CO2 Transport and Storage, construction phase CCS, Ed Miliband, energy transition, Eni, Eni global CCS portfolio, HyNet Cluster, industrial decarbonisation, International Energy Agency, Lancaster House summit, Liverpool Bay CCS, North Wales, North West England, offshore CO2 storage, partnership, pipeline infrastructure, sustainability, UK CCS strategy, UK clean energy industry, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
(IN BRIEF) Symrise received the renowned “Partner to Win Award” at Unilever’s 2025 Awards Ceremony in London on April 2, 2025, for its transformative work on India’s mint supply chain. The award highlights the success of the “Bridging the Gap” … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Commodities, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, climate-smart agriculture, decarbonization, farmer empowerment, INNOVATION, leadership, mint supply chain, oral care, Partner to Win Award, partnership, renewable energy, strategic partnership, sustainability, sustainable sourcing, Symrise, Unilever, Uttar Pradesh
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has officially launched offshore construction for the Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms, marking a major step forward in Taiwan’s clean energy transition. With an output of 920 MW, these wind farms will play a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged clean energy transition, CPPA, Energy Innovation, Greater Changhua, Green Energy, offshore construction, Offshore wind, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, sustainable energy, Taiwan, wind farms, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced its partnership with UEFA as an official sponsor for UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, with several of its leading brands, including Hellmann’s, Knorr, Dove, and Rexona, supporting the tournament. This collaboration builds on Unilever’s successful sponsorship … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Commodities, Entertainment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Sports, United Kingdom
Tagged brand partnership, consumer engagement, Dove, FIFA World Cup™, football tournament, global sports sponsorship, Hellmann’s, Knorr, marketing, partnership, Rexona, sponsorship, sports campaigns, Sports Sponsorship, Switzerland, UEFA, UEFA EURO 2024™, UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, Unilever, women’s football, Women’s World Cup
(IN BRIEF) The LEGO factory in Kladno, Czech Republic, has completed an expansion of its rooftop solar park, more than doubling its renewable energy capacity from 1 MWp to 2.5 MWp. This expansion is expected to reduce the factory’s carbon … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Czech Republic, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged carbon emissions, Kladno Factory, LEGO, Michaela T. Horáková, partnership, Solar Energy Capacity, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) On October 10, 2024, Unilever announced the successful sale of its Russian subsidiary to Arnest Group, a local manufacturer specializing in perfumes, cosmetics, and household products. This transaction encompasses Unilever’s entire operations in Russia, including its four production … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Commodities, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Arnest Group, Hein Schumacher, partnership, RUSSIA, sustainability, Unilever
(IN BRIEF) A recent report by ABN AMRO reveals the significant impact of consumer goods production—specifically trainers, sofas, and smartphones—on global biodiversity, resulting in the destruction of wildlife habitats equivalent to nearly two-thirds the size of the Netherlands annually. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Commodities, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged ABN Amro, biodiversity, Henk Hofstede, retail, smartphones, Sofas, sustainability, trainers
(IN BRIEF) Germany’s consumer sentiment showed a slight improvement in September 2024, according to the latest GfK report. After a significant drop the previous month, income expectations and willingness to buy have increased, resulting in a modest rise in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail
Tagged consumer, economy, Financial, Germany, GfK, Rolf Bürkl
(IN BRIEF) Unilever and Accenture are enhancing their partnership to set a new benchmark in generative AI-driven productivity. Through a multi-year program, Unilever aims to build on its existing AI applications and leverage Accenture’s GenWizard platform to drive efficiencies, cost … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Commodities, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Accenture, AI, GenWizard platform, Hein Schumacher, Julie Sweet, partnership, Unilever
(IN BRIEF) Nestlé has announced a significant leadership change with the appointment of Laurent Freixe as the new CEO, effective September 1, 2024. Freixe, who has been with Nestlé since 1986 and currently serves as Executive Vice President and CEO … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged appointment, CEO, Laurent Freixe, leadership, Mark Schneider, Nestlé, Paul Bulcke
(IN BRIEF) Unilever has sold its stake in Qinyuan Group, known for water purification solutions in China, to Yong Chao Venture Capital Co., Ltd. This move is part of Unilever’s Growth Action Plan to focus on higher-growth areas. Eduardo Campanella, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, CHINA, Eduardo Campanella, Mr. Ye Jianrong, partnership, Qinyuan Group, sustainability, Unilever, Yong Chao Venture Capital Co. Ltd.
(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed a CZK 1.3 billion contract with The Railway Administration of the Czech Republic to modernize Jihlava-City railway station. The project, which includes new tracks, switches, security systems, barrier-free platforms, and a new station building, aims … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Unilever has agreed to sell its water purification business, Pureit, to A. O. Smith, a leading global water technology company. Pureit, which operates in countries including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Mexico, offers a range of water … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged A. O. Smith, acquisition, Bangladesh, Eduardo Campanella, INDIA, Kevin J. Wheeler, Mexico, partnership, Pureit, Sri Lanka, sustainability, Unilever, USA, Vietnam, Water Purification Business
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