(IN BRIEF) EE has gifted 5G+ access to more than 500,000 customers with compatible devices ahead of Christmas while expanding its next-generation network to 20 new UK locations, including major festive destinations like Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. The operator’s rapid … Read the full press release
Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Retail, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 44 million coverage, 5G, BT Group, Christmas markets, Digital connectivity, EE, EE Boosts Nationwide Connectivity with Major 5G+ Expansion and Complimentary Access for 500000 Users, festive season connectivity, Greg McCall, handset plans, mobile customers, mobile technology, nationwide rollout, Network slicing, SIM-only plans, UK mobile network, UK population, UK towns and cities, Winter Wonderland
(IN BRIEF) Co-op has strengthened its national apprenticeship support by announcing a £70 million investment in its Levy Share service on 21 November 2025, aimed at creating 7,000 matched apprenticeships by 2030. This expanded commitment comes at a time when … Read the full press release
Posted in Food & Beverage, Management, Retail, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged apprenticeship funding, Apprenticeship Levy, Battersea Power Station redevelopment, Claire Costello, Co-op, Co-op Expands Levy Share Programme with £70 Million Funding to Drive 7000 New Apprenticeships by 2030, Co-op Levy Share, digital skills, early years education, economic contribution, Ema Marinho, engineering apprenticeships, Keith Hardy, levy transfers, matched apprenticeships, North Tyneside VODA, Sarah Atkinson, SEB data, skills development, Skills England, Social mobility, Social Mobility Foundation, training investment, UK employers, underrepresented groups, voluntary sector, William Hare Group, workforce development
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is entering the rapidly expanding Saudi Arabian automotive market in partnership with SAMACO Motors, reinforcing its internationalisation strategy. The first showrooms in Jeddah and Al Khobar will open in late 2025, with a flagship location in … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Industrial, Management, Marketing, Retail
Tagged Al Khobar, Al Nahla Group, automotive internationalisation, digital showrooms, Jeddah, Martin Jahn, Middle East automotive, Riyadh, SAMACO Motors, Saudi Arabia market entry, Saudi car market, Saudi vehicle demand, ŠKODA AUTO, Škoda Auto Enters Saudi Arabian Market with Digital Showroom Strategy and Full SUV Line-up, ŠKODA KODIAQ, Škoda Kushaq, ŠKODA Octavia, Slavia saloon, SUPERB, Volkswagen Group Middle East
(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer has launched its Food range in Australia for the first time through a new retail partnership with Coles supermarkets. Following the success of M&S Food in the United States and the launch of its fashion … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Marketing, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged Anna Croft, Australia retail launch, British Shortbread, Coles supermarkets, Colin the Caterpillar, customer reach, Festive Season, food innovation, food wholesale partnership, global strategy, Luxury Gold Tea, M&S Food, Mark Lemming, Marks & Spencer, Marks & Spencer Partners with Coles to Launch Iconic Food Range in Australian Supermarkets, Percy Pig, UK retailer expansion, Very Moreish Munch Tin
(IN BRIEF) PUMA has relaunched its online magazine CATch UP with a bold new design and editorial focus, showcasing the company’s innovations, corporate culture, and strategic vision as it embarks on a transformation to become a top-three global sports brand. … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Media, News, Retail, Sports
Tagged and Brand Vision with the World, Armand Mondo Duplantis, Arthur Hoeld, athlete interview, brand transformation, CATch UP, Cologne, company communications, corporate culture, CULTURE, digital media, digital relaunch, global sports brand, INNOVATION, Kerstin Neuber, online magazine, PUMA, PUMA Relaunches Digital Magazine to Share Innovation, PUMA Revamps Its CATch UP Online Magazine to Showcase Brand Transformation and Inspire Global Audiences, Sports Industry, storytelling, studio8020
(IN BRIEF) Zalando has entered into a five-year strategic partnership with the German Football Association (DFB), becoming a main partner of the Men’s, Women’s, and Youth national teams until 2030. The collaboration, unveiled at the World Nuclear Exhibition 2025, will … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Berlin, Germany, Marketing, News, Retail, Sports
Tagged 1990 World Cup kit, and Culture in Germany, Berlin, DFB, digital culture, fan experience, fashion, fashion and sport, football partnership, German Football Association, German football culture, German national teams, Germany, Holger Blask, James Rothwell, lifestyle destination, Men’s national team, sponsorship, sports marketing, Women’s national team, Youth team, Zalando, Zalando and DFB Unite to Celebrate the Fusion of Football, Zalando Plus, Zalando Strengthens Sports and Lifestyle Presence Through Long-Term Collaboration with DFB
The Benelux and DACH regions have seen a surge in sporting retail deals over the past 2–3 years, driven by post-pandemic shifts in fitness and outdoor activity. Private equity firms and global strategics are actively acquiring or restructuring brands across … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Austria, Belgium, Business, Financial, Germany, Investment, Luxembourg, Netherlands, News, Retail, Sports, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged A.S. Adventure, ABN AMRO Retailer of the Year, Accell Group, acquisition, active running community, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Marathon, Anta Sports, appointment, ASICs, Austria, Basic-Fit, Belgium, Benelux, Bergfreunde, Bever, Bike24, Business Growth, Callaway Brands, Cannondale, Chain Reaction Cycles, Community Engagement, consolidation, cross-border acquisitions, customer experience, cycling, DACH, DACH region, Dam tot Damloop, deal-by-deal, DECATHLON, digital transformation, digitalisation, digitalization, Dutch running market, e-bikes, E-Commerce, Ewout Braggaar, fitness boom, Fitness Boom Spurs Restructuring and M&A Surge in Benelux and German Sports Retail Landscape, franchise network, Frasers Group, Germany, health and wellness, IMARC Group, independent sponsor, investment, Investment firm bets on the running boom as Run2Day gears up for growth, Investor Activity Accelerates in Benelux and DACH Sporting Retail as Consumer Fitness Trends Reshape the Market, IPO, Jack Wolfskin, JD Sports, KKR, KVK 58778233, leadership, leadership transition, Leusden, McKinley, mergers and acquisitions, mid-market investment, Netherlands, Netherlands running gear market, Netherlands sportswear market, niche brands, niche market leaders, Nordics, omnichannel, On Holding, outdoor retail, PAI Partners, pandemic, Perry Sport, Pon Holdings, post-pandemic trends, private equity, Private Equity and Global Buyers Reshape Sporting Retail in Netherlands and Beyond, Private equity firm backs Run2Day to accelerate digital and community growth, retail, retail expansion, retail innovation, retail restructuring, Rise Point Capital, Rise Point Capital acquisition, Rise Point Capital steps into Dutch running market with Run2Day acquisition, Rise Point–Run2Day Deal Joins Broader Consolidation in Northern European Sporting Goods Sector, Robbert Cornelissen, Roger Federer, Run2Day, Run2Day enters new era under CEO Robbert Cornelissen after Rise Point Capital deal, Run2Day growth, Run2Day Webshop BV, running community, running gear, running market, running retailer, Running retailer Run2Day joins Rise Point Capital portfolio amid rising sportswear demand, running specialty retailer, Schwinn, Sergio van Luijk, Signa Sports United, SPAC, sporting goods, Sporting Retail Consolidates Across Benelux and DACH as Investors Target Growth in Niche and Outdoor Brands, Sports Industry, sports retail, SportScheck, store network, strategic investment, Switzerland, TCS Amsterdam Marathon, United Kingdom, Wiggle, Yonderland
Rise Point Capital acquired Dutch running retailer Run2Day, marking a new ownership and leadership phase. Robbert Cornelissen was appointed CEO and co-shareholder, succeeding founder Ewout Braggaar. Run2Day operates 16 stores nationwide and maintains a strong community presence through events like … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Investment, Netherlands, Retail, Sports, Technology
Tagged ABN AMRO Retailer of the Year, acquisition, active running community, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Marathon, appointment, Benelux, Business Growth, Community Engagement, customer experience, DACH region, Dam tot Damloop, deal-by-deal, digitalisation, digitalization, Dutch running market, E-Commerce, Ewout Braggaar, franchise network, IMARC Group, independent sponsor, investment, Investment firm bets on the running boom as Run2Day gears up for growth, KVK 58778233, leadership, leadership transition, Leusden, mid-market investment, Netherlands, Netherlands running gear market, Netherlands sportswear market, niche market leaders, Nordics, private equity, Private equity firm backs Run2Day to accelerate digital and community growth, retail, retail expansion, retail innovation, Rise Point Capital, Rise Point Capital acquisition, Rise Point Capital steps into Dutch running market with Run2Day acquisition, Robbert Cornelissen, Run2Day, Run2Day enters new era under CEO Robbert Cornelissen after Rise Point Capital deal, Run2Day growth, Run2Day Webshop BV, running community, running market, running retailer, Running retailer Run2Day joins Rise Point Capital portfolio amid rising sportswear demand, running specialty retailer, Sergio van Luijk, Sports Industry, sports retail, store network, TCS Amsterdam Marathon, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) Rise Point Capital has acquired Dutch running retailer Run2Day, marking a new chapter for the nearly 30-year-old brand. The company, which operates 16 stores across the Netherlands through a mix of owned and franchised locations, will now be … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Investment, Netherlands, Retail, Sports, Technology
Tagged acquisition, active running community, Amsterdam Marathon, appointment, Benelux, customer experience, DACH region, Dam tot Damloop, deal-by-deal, digitalization, Dutch running market, Ewout Braggaar, franchise network, independent sponsor, leadership, leadership transition, Leusden, mid-market investment, Netherlands, Nordics, retail expansion, Rise Point Capital, Rise Point Capital acquisition, Robbert Cornelissen, Run2Day, Run2Day growth, running community, running market, running specialty retailer, Sergio van Luijk, sports retail, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) Co-op has agreed a sublet with UNISON at One Angel Square, advancing its multi-tenancy, hybrid-work strategy while retaining the site as its headquarters. Marketed by Avison Young, the building adds UNISON on a 12th-floor, 11,927 sq ft lease … Read the full press release
Posted in Food & Beverage, Management, Real Estate, Retail, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Avison Young, Co-op, Co-op Optimises Hybrid HQ with UNISON Sublet at One Angel Square and Additional Floors to Let, Co-op Secures UNISON as New Tenant at One Angel Square to Advance Multi-Tenancy HQ Strategy, commercial real estate, flexible workspace, headquarters, Heather Thomas, hybrid work, Lynne Morris, Manchester, multi-tenancy, office space availability, One Angel Square, prime office location, Rupert Barron, sublet agreement, sustainability credentials, UK trade unions, UNISON
(IN BRIEF) Co-op has rolled out its new ‘Too Good To Waste’ scheme across stores, giving Members 50% off all loose, in-store bakery items after 6pm each day. Designed to tackle food waste and offer extra value, the initiative applies … Read the full press release
Posted in Food & Beverage, Management, Retail, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged baguettes, bakery, bread rolls, Charlotte Waring, cinnamon swirls, Co-op, Co-op introduces evening bakery discounts to reduce food waste and reward Members, Co-op Members enjoy 50% off baked goods after 6pm through new sustainability initiative, Co-op rolls out nationwide bakery savings scheme supporting food waste reduction, community initiative, convenience retail, croissants, evening discounts, food waste reduction, half price offer, Members, responsible retailing, sustainability, Too Good To Waste, UK retail
(IN BRIEF) Barco has appointed Martin Professional Middle East (MPME) as its distributor for mid-range projection solutions, strengthening its presence in the Middle East. The partnership builds upon a long-standing relationship between the two companies, combining Barco’s advanced projection technologies, … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Industrial, Marketing, Media, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged AV solutions, Barco, Barco Expands Middle East Reach with Martin Professional ME as New Distribution Partner, Barco Partners with MPME to Deliver Next-Generation Projection Experiences Across the Middle East, Barco partnership, Bilal Assidi, corporate events, customer experience, distribution partnership, Domien De Witte, entertainment technology, G-series, I600, INNOVATION, Live Events, Martin Professional Middle East, Middle East market, MPME, professional projection systems, professional visualization, projection technology, visual excellence
(IN BRIEF) Co-op has doubled paid bereavement leave for pregnancy loss from five to ten days, reinforcing its compassionate approach to employee wellbeing and inclusion. The updated policy, first introduced in 2021, recognizes pregnancy loss as a bereavement rather than … Read the full press release
Posted in Management, Retail, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged bereavement leave, Children’s Funeral Fund, Co-op, Co-op Leads Workplace Compassion with Enhanced Bereavement Policy for Pregnancy Loss, compassionate policy, Employee Wellbeing, Employment Rights Bill, Leave for Every Loss campaign, mental health, Miscarriage Association, Parental Support, pregnancy loss, Sarah Owen MP, Shirine Khoury-Haq, statutory bereavement leave, surrogacy, UK retail sector, Vicki Robinson, Women and Equalities Select Committee, workplace inclusivity
(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Travel Retail has opened a new 100m² duty free store at Albania’s Port of Durrës through its joint venture with Kastrati Group, further expanding its presence in the country after launching operations at Tirana International Airport. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Albania, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Travel
Tagged A.F.T.O shpk, Albania, Albanian products, Balkan tourism, Catherine Suard, duty free, ferry passengers, international brands, Kastrati Group, Kreshnik Bajraktari, Lagardère Travel Retail, Lagardère Travel Retail Albania, Lagardère Travel Retail Albania Expands with New Duty Free Outlet at the Country’s Busiest Port, Lagardère Travel Retail Expands in Albania with New Duty Free Store at the Port of Durrës, Lagardère Travel Retail Strengthens Presence in Albania with Duty Free Store Opening at Port of Durrës, maritime transport, Port of Durrës, retail expansion, shopping experience, Simon Harm, Stanislav Beranek, Tirana International Airport, travel retail
(IN BRIEF) EE has launched a new nationwide campaign titled The Most Powerful iPhone Deserves the Best Network to celebrate the arrival of Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro on its leading 5G+ network. Created by Publicis Groupe UK’s team of Saatchi … Read the full press release
Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Retail, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G, Apple, AV, Boomerang, brand communications, BVOD, Chris Townsend, connectivity, Digital marketing, EE, EE and Saatchi & Saatchi Reveal Hidden Treasure Campaign Showcasing How 5G+ Elevates Everyday Experiences, EE Highlights Seamless Connectivity with the iPhone 17 Pro in Integrated Campaign by Publicis Groupe UK, EE Showcases the Power of Seamless Connectivity in New Campaign Featuring the iPhone 17 Pro, Hidden Treasure, iPhone 17 Pro, Kelly Engstrom, LeSHOP, Make it Mine, marketing campaign, OOH, OpenConnect, Posterscope, Publicis Groupe UK, Saatchi & Saatchi, smartphone technology, The Shamen, UK network
(IN BRIEF) Gorenje has received a national award from the World Intellectual Property Organization for its outstanding innovation system and strategic use of intellectual property. The company’s structured approach to managing creativity, supported by a transparent regulatory framework and fair … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Slovenia, Technology
Tagged academic partnerships, Elvir Čaušević, European innovation ecosystem, Gorenje, Gorenje Honored by WIPO for Exemplary Innovation and Intellectual Property Leadership, Gorenje Honored for Decades of Innovation and Intellectual Property Stewardship by WIPO, Gorenje Recognized by WIPO for Excellence in Intellectual Property and Innovation Leadership, Hisense Europe Group, industrial property, INNOVATION, intellectual property, Patents, product design, R&D collaboration, research cooperation, Slovenian industry, sustainable solutions, technology development, University of Ljubljana, WIPO, World Intellectual Property Organization
(IN BRIEF) The Co-op has committed to ensuring that all its standard own-brand fresh and frozen farmed seafood becomes ASC-certified by 2027, marking a major milestone in its sustainability agenda. The ASC label, recognised worldwide for responsible aquaculture, guarantees high … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Retail, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged aquaculture, Aquaculture Stewardship Council, ASC certification, Co-op, Co-op Advances Ethical Food Strategy with Plan for Fully ASC-Certified Farmed Seafood, Co-op Commits to 100% ASC-Certified Farmed Seafood by 2027, Co-op Expands Sustainable Seafood Commitment with ASC-Certified Range Rollout, Co-op sustainability, Co-op to Transition Entire Farmed Seafood Range to ASC Certification by 2027, environmental responsibility, ethical food, fish welfare, Lief Hendrikz, Marine Stewardship Council, MSC, prawns, responsible sourcing, RSPCA Assured, Sam Darley, Scottish salmon, seabass, smoked salmon, sustainability, sustainable seafood, traceability, transparency, UK retail
(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) has revealed that retail is the leading first employer for young people in the UK, with one in four starting their careers in the industry. The company’s Marks & Start programme, developed with The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) EE has opened its first Experience Local store in Scotland, returning to Elgin’s high street after the sudden closure of the St Giles Centre forced the brand and 14 other businesses to leave their outlets earlier this year. … Read the full press release
Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Marketing, Retail, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Asif Aziz, Community Engagement, connected technology, Covesea Candles, EE, EE Guides, EE Launches New Tech Hub and Community Pop-Up Store on Elgin High Street, EE Opens First Experience Local Store in Scotland Supporting Elgin Businesses Affected by St Giles Centre Closure, EE Opens First Scottish Experience Local Store to Support Businesses Affected by St Giles Closure, EE Reopens in Elgin with Scotland’s First Experience Local Store Supporting Displaced Traders, Elgin, Elgin Retail Revival, Experience Local store, Glasgow, high street, high street regeneration, local businesses, mobile store, pop-up initiative, retail investment, retail revival, Scotland, Sharon Davidson, Smadug, Small Business Support, St Giles Centre, sustainable retail, technology hub, UK retail strategy
(IN BRIEF) RWE has commissioned its first wind farm in Rhineland-Palatinate, the Kail wind farm, located on the Moselle plateau near Koblenz. The three turbines, with a total capacity of 12.9 MW, will generate enough renewable power for 7,500 households … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, Retail
Tagged archaeological preservation, Cochem-Zell district, community benefit, energy transition, Essen, Germany, green electricity, Kail wind farm, Katja Wünschel, Moselle plateau, onshore wind, renewable energy, Rhineland-Palatinate, RWE, RWE expands onshore wind portfolio with 12.9 MW Kail project in Rhineland-Palatinate, RWE launches first wind farm in Rhineland-Palatinate to deliver renewable power to 7500 households, RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, sustainable development
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