Category Archives: Retail

Retail Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Ingka Group’s Investment Arm Acquires 23,883 Hectares of Forestland Across the Baltics for Responsible Forest Management

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, has acquired 23,883 hectares of land, including 19,276 hectares of forestland, across Finland, Estonia, and Latvia. This acquisition aligns with their commitment to responsible forest management. The properties contain a … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom, ServiceNow, and Cisco Unveil Future-Ready Retail Solutions at EuroCIS Trade Fair

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom, along with partners ServiceNow and Cisco, will showcase innovative retail solutions at the EuroCIS trade fair in Düsseldorf. These solutions, including “Instore Task Management” and “Law Monitoring,” aim to streamline operations and ensure compliance with evolving … Read the full press release

B&M and Logicor Forge Ahead with Expansion, Unveiling Upgraded Distribution Center in Runcorn

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a prominent European logistics real estate firm, proudly announces the successful completion of a 112,000 sq ft extension for retailer B&M, aimed at bolstering the occupier’s operations in the North West. The expansion, situated in Runcorn, elevates … Read the full press release

ELKO Ukraine Elevates Tech Landscape with Acer Partnership for Premium IT Products

(IN BRIEF) ELKO Ukraine has entered into a strategic agreement with Acer, a renowned global leader in information and communication technologies, to supply Acer laptops and monitors to the Ukrainian market. With Acer’s products enjoying a strong reputation and demand … Read the full press release

Transition at Le Livre de Poche: Audrey Petit to Lead as Managing Director

(IN BRIEF) Audrey Petit, currently the Editorial Director of Le Livre de Poche, is set to become the new Managing Director as Béatrice Duval steps down from her role, effective March 31, 2024. Duval, who has led the publishing house … Read the full press release

Pressure Mounts: Call to Ban Amazon Lobbyists from European Parliament

(IN BRIEF) Trade unions and civil society organizations are rallying behind Members of European Parliament (MEPs) in their call to revoke Amazon lobbyists’ access to the European Parliament following the tech giant’s repeated refusal to engage with parliamentary committees regarding … Read the full press release

Barclays Expands Reach with Acquisition of Tesco Retail Banking Business and Exclusive Partnership Deal

(IN BRIEF) Barclays Bank UK PLC has announced its agreement to acquire Tesco’s retail banking business, marking a significant strategic move to expand its offerings and distribution channels in the UK. This acquisition, along with an exclusive long-term partnership to … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s Drone Project Delivers Medicine and More to Remote Villages

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone’s innovative drone project in collaboration with partners like Wingcopter and Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences has expanded to include medicine delivery in addition to groceries to residents of remote villages around Michelstadt, Germany. Through the ‘LieferMichel’ platform, … Read the full press release

Lensa, един от най-ценените търговци на оптика в Румъния, пристига в България. Първият шоурум е открит в София

(НАКРАТКО) Lensa, известен търговец на оптика в Румъния, разширява присъствието си в региона, откривайки първия си магазин в България, конкретно в София. Магазинът предлага широка гама от очила и слънчеви очила на водещи марки, като Ray Ban, Police, Furla и … Read the full press release

Criando o futuro: desenvolvimento da AENO no mercado de consumo em Portugal

(NOTÍCIA EM BREVE) A AENO, marca internacional de pequenos eletrodomésticos, expande-se para o mercado português, demonstrando seu compromisso com a expansão global. Parte do portfólio da ASBIS Enterprises PLC, a AENO já é reconhecida em vários países por sua qualidade … Read the full press release

Co-op Unveils Co-op Media Network, Paving the Way for Precision Advertising in Convenience Shopping

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has unveiled the UK’s inaugural retail media network within the convenience sector, aiming to assist brands in accessing broader audiences and enhancing advertising relevance for its customer base. The Co-op Media Network combines the company’s in-house team … Read the full press release

Swiss Companies Coop and Emmi Unveil Innovative PET Bottles for Dairy Packaging

(IN BRIEF) Coop and Emmi have introduced environmentally friendly PET bottles for selected dairy products, such as milk and cream, as part of their sustainability efforts. These PET bottles are the only plastic food packaging in Switzerland that can be … Read the full press release

Beijer Byggmaterial Inaugurates Phase One of State-of-the-Art Builders’ Merchants Facility in Gothenburg

(IN BRIEF) Beijer Byggmaterial, part of STARK Group, has unveiled the first phase of construction for one of Sweden’s most modern builders’ merchants, representing a substantial investment in the growth region around Gothenburg. Located strategically in Hisings Backa, near central … Read the full press release

Otto Group’s Tobias Nieber Set to Lead Witt-Gruppe’s Finance Team

(IN BRIEF) Tobias Nieber, currently CFO of Mytoys Group, will join the Witt-Gruppe Management Board on February 1, 2024, as part of a planned transition. He will succeed Jürgen Angstmann, the long-standing CFO/COO of Witt-Gruppe, who is set to retire … Read the full press release

Flying Tiger Copenhagen Partners with Maersk for Green Ocean Freight Transport Solution

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk is pleased to welcome Flying Tiger Copenhagen as a new customer, as the Danish retailer commits to transporting its entire ocean freight volume under Maersk’s ECO Delivery solution starting in 2024. This initiative aims … Read the full press release

Customer Data Platform Industry Attracts New Participants: CDP Institute Report

(IN BRIEF) Despite challenging business conditions in the second half of 2023, the Customer Data Platform (CDP) industry saw continued growth, with ten new participants, mostly small firms established within the last five years, focused on profile building and analytics. … Read the full press release

EBRD Partners with Bank Eskhata to Bolster Tajik Businesses with $5 Million Loans

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is collaborating with Tajikistan’s largest private lender, Bank Eskhata, to enhance the sustainability of Tajik businesses. Under their risk-sharing agreement, EBRD will share half the risk on two loans totaling … Read the full press release

BBVA’s Commitment to Rewarding Its 750,000 Retail Shareholders

(IN BRIEF) BBVA, with over 750,000 retail shareholders, places a strong emphasis on creating value for its individual investors who collectively hold 39.3 percent of the bank’s shares. The remaining shares are owned by institutional investors, including investment and pension … Read the full press release

Adidas Appoints Michelle Robertson to Executive Board, Elevating Global Human Resources and People-Centric Culture

(IN BRIEF) Michelle Robertson, a long-standing employee of adidas and previously Reebok, has been appointed as an Executive Board member responsible for Global Human Resources, People, and Culture at adidas AG, effective January 1st, 2024. She has been serving in … Read the full press release

Lagardère Travel Retail to Elevate Food and Beverage Experience at Varna and Burgas Airports from 2025

(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Travel Retail is set to enhance the food and beverage offerings at Varna and Burgas international airports from 2025 as it takes on the management of the Foodservice Master Concession. This transformation will introduce new concepts from … Read the full press release