Category Archives: Berlin

Zalando builds a cross‑category Beauty hub with AI tools, creator Boards and live content as it expands to 14 European markets

(IN BRIEF) Zalando is rapidly scaling its Beauty business with curated assortments, creator-led content and AI-powered tools that mirror how customers shop across categories. Seventy-six percent of users already buy from multiple propositions, so features like Mix and Match and … Read the full press release

Explore Zalando’s AR Fulfilment Tour to See How Fashion Orders Flow Through Our High-Tech Warehouse

(IN BRIEF) Zalando and ZEOS have launched an AR app that transports users through every phase of Zalando’s fulfilment process—from receiving and stowing to picking, sorting, packing, and handling returns. Powered by ZalOS software, AI routing, and TORU robots, the … Read the full press release

Zalando Gains EU Approval and Tops 90% Stake in ABOUT YOU with €6.50 Offer

(IN BRIEF) Zalando SE has secured clearance from the European Commission for its voluntary takeover offer and related share purchase agreements concerning ABOUT YOU Holding SE, clearing the last regulatory hurdles for the transaction. The deal will be settled on … Read the full press release

Delivery Hero and Allied for Startups Team Up to Drive EU Scale-Up Policy Reform

(IN BRIEF) Delivery Hero has joined forces with Allied for Startups to promote policies that bolster Europe’s tech scale-ups. Drawing on Delivery Hero’s track record as a leading “founder factory,” the collaboration will pinpoint regulatory and funding challenges, channel entrepreneurial … Read the full press release

AUTO1 Group to Create 2,000+ Jobs as It Scales Branches and Refurbishment Centres Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) AUTO1 Group is set to add more than 2,000 positions across Germany, France, Italy, and Spain as it scales its used-car business. The company will expedite the launch of new drop-off branches for wirkaufendeinauto.de and related brands—having opened … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann Stiftung Appoints Brigitte Mohn as Interim Chairwoman, Welcomes Wilfried Uhr to Executive Board

(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann Stiftung has announced a restructuring of its Executive Board, with Hannes Ametsreiter stepping down as Chairman and Brigitte Mohn assuming the interim leadership role. Daniela Schwarzer will remain on the Board, and Wilfried Uhr will join as … Read the full press release

BILD Partners with ROCK AM RING for Historic 40th Anniversary, Offering Exclusive Livestream and Coverage

(IN BRIEF) BILD and ROCK AM RING team up for the festival’s 40th anniversary, providing an exclusive livestream of the Utopia Stage and editorial coverage, bringing the festival experience to a wider audience across Germany. The media partnership, marking the … Read the full press release

Eckert & Ziegler Hosts Successful 3rd Boston Radionuclide Theranostics Forum to Shape the Future of Precision Oncology

(IN BRIEF) Eckert & Ziegler successfully hosted the 3rd annual Boston Radionuclide Theranostics Forum, bringing together industry leaders to discuss radionuclide theranostics’ role in transforming precision oncology. The event featured expert presentations on advancements in radiopharmaceuticals, clinical development challenges, and … Read the full press release

Eckert & Ziegler Honored with the “Best Managed Companies Award” for Exceptional Leadership and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Eckert & Ziegler SE has been awarded the “Best Managed Companies Award” for the second time, a prestigious recognition celebrating excellence in strategy, innovation, culture, and governance. This accolade underscores the company’s continued leadership in supplying isotopes for … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Celebrates Delivery of 9,000th Jet Engine from Dahlewitz Facility, Marking Key Milestone

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce marks a major production milestone with the delivery of its 9,000th engine from the Dahlewitz facility. The Pearl 700 engine will power a Gulfstream G700, further solidifying the site’s role as a Centre of Excellence for two-shaft … Read the full press release

BESTSECRET Enhances Customer Checkout Experience Across Europe with Adyen’s Unified Payment Platform

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has become BESTSECRET’s preferred payment provider, enhancing its checkout experience with a wide range of localized payment methods across key European markets. Adyen’s scalable, single-platform solution has supported BESTSECRET’s international expansion, enabling the brand to offer frictionless … Read the full press release

Zalando’s Use of AI and Digital Twins Enhances Speed and Flexibility in Fashion Content Creation

(IN BRIEF) Zalando is enhancing its content creation with AI and digital twin technology, ensuring fast, flexible, and high-quality visuals for a seamless shopping experience. By blending digital innovation with human creativity, Zalando is setting a new standard for the … Read the full press release

Shiftmove to Acquire Océan Fleet Management Business in Strategic Expansion across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Shiftmove has signed an exclusivity agreement to acquire the fleet management business of Orange Business, known as Océan. This acquisition will support Shiftmove’s strategy to become the leading provider of digital fleet solutions in Europe by 2027. With … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann’s Flagship Career Event ‘Talent Meets Bertelsmann’ Returns to Berlin for its 17th Edition This June

(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann is inviting students from across Europe to apply for its 17th Talent Meets Bertelsmann event, taking place June 16–18, 2025 in Berlin. Open to students from all disciplines, the event offers networking, workshops, coaching, and AI-focused challenges … Read the full press release

50Hertz Welcomes Christine Janssen as New CFO to Lead Financial Strategy Amid Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) 50Hertz Transmission GmbH has appointed Christine Janssen as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Marco Nix who became CFO of Elia Group earlier this month. Janssen brings deep expertise in finance, regulation, and energy systems from her previous … Read the full press release

New ‘Nutzen statt Abregeln’ Initiative Puts Excess Renewable Energy to Work with First PtH Unit ‘Karoline’

(IN BRIEF) The Power-to-Heat unit “Karoline” has become the first participant in the newly launched “Nutzen statt Abregeln” program under §13k of the Energy Industry Act. This initiative, designed to minimize renewable energy curtailment and reduce redispatch costs, incentivizes the … Read the full press release

Zalando Secures 90% Stake in ABOUT YOU, Sets Squeeze-Out Plan for Minority Shareholders

(IN BRIEF) Zalando SE has acquired more than 90% of ABOUT YOU Holding SE’s share capital through its public takeover offer, with the acceptance period ending on 6 March 2025 and final results set to be published on 11 March … Read the full press release

Zalando Becomes Exclusive European Retail Partner for Diane von Furstenberg, Bringing Iconic Designs to a New Generation

(IN BRIEF) Zalando and Diane von Furstenberg announce an exclusive partnership that positions Zalando as the sole European retailer for the brand, making DVF designs, including the iconic wrap dress, available to millions of customers across 25 markets. The collaboration … Read the full press release

Zalando and VORN Celebrate the Future of Inclusive Fashion at Berlin Fashion Week

(IN BRIEF) Zalando and VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub have unveiled the 10 finalists of the 2024-2025 Design Academy, a program that champions adaptive fashion for individuals with disabilities. The program, which ran from April 2024 to January 2025, … Read the full press release

IAMISIGO Honored with 2025 Zalando Visionary Award for Pioneering African Craftsmanship and Sustainable Fashion Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Zalando has announced IAMISIGO as the winner of the 2025 Zalando Visionary Award, recognizing the Nigerian brand for its innovative blend of African artisanal craftsmanship and modern textile design. Founded by Bubu Ogisi, IAMISIGO will showcase its collection … Read the full press release