(IN BRIEF) Burberry and Hunza G have collaborated on a new swimwear capsule collection launching in summer 2026, combining Burberry’s heritage design elements with Hunza G’s signature Original Crinkle™ fabric. The collection features four core silhouettes alongside complementary pieces, all … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alva Claire, British brands, Burberry, Burberry and Hunza G unveil collaborative swimwear capsule blending heritage design with innovative fabric technology, Burberry Check, Daniel Lee, design innovation, fashion collaboration, Georgiana Huddart, Hunza G, luxury fashion, Original Crinkle fabric, Ryan McGinley, Simone Ashley, summer collection, swimwear capsule
(IN BRIEF) IKEA is testing robotic “Moonwalker” boots at its Helsingborg fulfilment centre in Sweden to improve warehouse efficiency. The AI-powered footwear allows workers to move faster across large spaces, resulting in a reported 16% increase in picking productivity. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Management, News, Retail, Society, Sweden, Technology
Tagged artificial intelligence, David McCabe, fulfilment, IKEA, IKEA increases picking efficiency with innovative robotic footwear in Helsingborg operations, Ingka Group, INNOVATION, logistics, Moonwalkers, productivity, robotic boots, Sebastian Carlius, Sweden, warehouse automation
(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has supported London Stock Exchange Group in converting £1.4 billion of sterling-denominated notes into Plain Vanilla Listed Bonds, marking the first use of the UK’s new Public Offers Admissions to Trading Regime. This framework, introduced … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged capital markets, Christopher Marlow, corporate bonds, financial regulation, Invest for the Future initiative, Investment Association, John Langley, liquidity, Lloyds and London Stock Exchange Group advance UK capital market accessibility through innovative bond restructuring initiative, Lloyds Banking Group, London Stock Exchange Group, LSEG, Plain Vanilla Listed Bonds, Public Offers Admissions to Trading Regime, retail investors, UK bond market
(IN BRIEF) JYSK has demonstrated that its Smart Store concept can significantly reduce energy consumption across its retail network, with tests showing potential savings of up to 25% per store. The initiative, tested over 18 months in countries including Denmark … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Spain, Technology
Tagged Anders Klestrup, automation, cooling, data analytics, Denmark, Emissions Reduction, energy efficiency, European Energy Efficiency Directive, Getafe Spain, heating, JYSK, JYSK Smart Store Initiative Demonstrates Up to 25 Percent Energy Savings Across Retail Locations, lighting, retail, Science Based Targets initiative, Smart Store, Spain, store operations, sustainability, ventilation
(IN BRIEF) Gorenje leveraged its presence at EuroCucina 2026 in Milan to highlight both product innovation and strategic growth plans, with global football star Luka Modrić playing a central role as brand ambassador. The event served as a key platform … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, Marketing, Media, Retail, Slovenia, Technology
Tagged Alenka Potočnik Anžič, Brand Ambassador, built-in appliances, EuroCucina 2026, European market, Gorenje, Gorenje Strengthens European Market Ambitions with High-Profile EuroCucina Appearance and Strategic Retail Push, Hisense Europe, INNOVATION, Jianmin Han, kitchen appliances, kitchen retail trade, KRT, Luka Modrić, Marketing Strategy, Milan, premium appliances, Vito Iacopelli
(IN BRIEF) Delivery Hero has published its first socio-economic study, showing that its platform generates approximately €62.7 billion in annual GDP impact and supports around 2.5 million jobs worldwide. Conducted by the Centre for Economics and Business Research, the analysis … Read the full press release
Posted in Berlin, Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged Berlin startup, Centre for Economics and Business Research Cebr, Delivery Hero, Delivery Hero Analysis Shows Strong Multiplier Effect Driving Economic Growth Across Global Markets and Local Business Networks, digital platform economy, digital transformation, economic multiplier effect, GDP impact, gig economy, global delivery services, global markets, job creation, local economies, platform commerce, restaurants and retail partners, supply chain activity
(IN BRIEF) IKEA Belgium has introduced plug-in balcony solar kits through IKEA Energy Services in partnership with Svea Solar, making renewable energy more accessible to households without rooftop installation options. The easy-to-install systems can be connected to a standard power … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Management, News, Retail, Sweden
Tagged apartment solar systems, balcony solar kits, energy affordability, energy transition, home energy savings, IKEA Belgium, IKEA Energy Services, IKEA Energy Services Expands in Belgium with Easy to Install Solar Kits Designed for Apartments and Urban Living, IKEA Family discount, plug in solar panels, renewable energy solutions, residential solar technology, solar power Belgium, Sustainable Living, Svea Solar, urban renewable energy
(IN BRIEF) Kering has proposed the appointment of Marie-Hélène Chenut and Laurent Kleitman as independent directors to its Board, subject to approval at the May 2026 Annual General Meeting. Both candidates bring extensive experience in the luxury and consumer sectors, … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, France, Management, Marketing, Media, Retail
Tagged Annual General Meeting, Audit Committee, Board of Directors, Chanel, corporate governance, Coty, executive appointments, François-Henri Pinault, independent directors, Jean-Pierre Denis, Kering, Kering Announces Planned Board Changes with New Independent Directors and Leadership Transition, Kering Prepares for Board Renewal with New Appointments and Departure of Long-Serving Director, Laurent Kleitman, leadership, luxury industry, LVMH, Mandarin Oriental, Marie-Hélène Chenut, Parfums Christian Dior, sustainability, Unilever
(IN BRIEF) Zalando has partnered with Wolt to introduce Wolt+ as a new benefit for members of its Plus loyalty programme, marking the first time the service extends beyond Zalando’s own platform. The initiative allows Plus members in multiple European … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Berlin, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged customer engagement, digital retail, E-Commerce, European markets, food delivery, grocery delivery, Joonas Bieneck, lifestyle platform, local commerce, loyalty program, Olga Batievskaya, online shopping, subscription services, technology partnership, Wolt, Zalando, Zalando Integrates Wolt+ into Plus Membership to Enhance Customer Engagement Beyond Fashion Retail, Zalando Plus, Zalando Strengthens Lifestyle Ecosystem with Addition of Wolt+ to Growing Plus Membership Programme
(IN BRIEF) Marks and Spencer has expanded its Remarksable Value and Dropped and Locked ranges by adding 22 vegetable staples and reducing prices on 19 items, as part of its strategy to attract more family shoppers and respond to increasing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alex Freudmann, British agriculture, Dropped and Locked, family shopping, food pricing strategy, fresh produce sourcing, healthy eating trends, Kokoro Insights, M&S Food, Marks and Spencer, Marks and Spencer Boosts Grocery Value Offering with Lower Prices and Expanded Fresh Produce Selection, plant based diet, Remarksable Value, Tom Berry, UK grocery retail, vegetable staples
(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has launched its first onemarkets-branded ETFs, expanding its investment platform and strengthening its position in international asset management. Listed on major European exchanges, the new funds include a mix of equity and bond products developed in collaboration … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, Marketing, Retail, Technology
Tagged Alpha Bank, asset management, BNP Paribas Asset Management, bond funds, Borsa Italiana, Chicco Di Stasi, equity funds, ESG investing, ETF Plus, ETFs, European markets, Frankfurt Stock Exchange, MSCI Universal Index, onemarkets, passive investing, Sandro Pierri, UNICREDIT, UniCredit Advances Investment Platform Strategy with Scalable ETF Solutions Across Multiple Markets, UniCredit Expands Onemarkets Platform with Launch of First ETFs Across Major European Exchanges, Xetra
(IN BRIEF) InfraVia has secured a major lease agreement with Revolut for approximately 2,060 square meters of office space and two retail units at a redeveloped property located at 116 rue Réaumur in Paris’ Sentier district. The building, which has … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Retail, Technology
Tagged BBCA low carbon building, BREEAM Excellent, CBRE, commercial property, Effinergie Patrimoine, ESG certifications, InfraVia, InfraVia Secures Landmark Paris Lease with Revolut in Fully Redeveloped Sentier District Property, office leasing, Paris real estate, real estate investment, Revolut, Revolut Expands Paris Presence with Major Office Lease in InfraVia’s ESG-Certified Building, rue Réaumur, Sentier district, sustainable buildings, urban development, WELL certification, WiredScore
(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut has appointed Taryn Ridley as Vice President of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, effective April 2026. She succeeds Kai Hummel and will report directly to CEO Hein Schumacher. With extensive experience at the company, including her … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Barry Callebaut, Barry Callebaut Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Taryn Ridley to Key Communications Role, Corporate Communications, ESG, executive appointment, Global Communications, Hein Schumacher, Kai Hummel, leadership, Public Affairs, Taryn Ridley, University of Aberdeen, University of Abertay Dundee, University of St Andrews, World Health Organization
(IN BRIEF) Zalando has launched the fifth edition of its Design Academy, challenging 100 designers to rethink clothing fit through digital grading and inclusive design practices. In partnership with VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub, the 16-week program focuses on … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Berlin, Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Technology
Tagged 3D design software, CLO, digital grading, Diversity And Inclusion, emerging designers, fashion innovation, fashion technology, garment design, inclusive fashion, Lara Gesche, size inclusivity, sustainable fashion, VORN The Berlin Fashion Hub, Zalando, Zalando Design Academy, Zalando Design Academy V Focuses on Inclusive Sizing and Digital Innovation to Redefine the Perfect Fit
(IN BRIEF) Adyen is expanding its checkout-based donation feature, Adyen Giving, in partnership with adidas to additional markets across Europe and Latin America. The initiative allows customers to donate to organizations such as UNHCR and Special Olympics during the checkout … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Berlin, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Retail, Technology
Tagged adidas, Adyen, Adyen and adidas Expand Global Checkout Donation Initiative to Support International Charities, Adyen Giving, Adyen Strengthens Partnership with adidas to Drive Accessible Consumer Giving Worldwide, Alexa von Bismarck, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, charitable giving, checkout donations, consumer donations, fintech, Global Expansion, Matthias Koeppel, retail technology, Special Olympics, Special Olympics Germany, Terry Fox Foundation, UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR
(IN BRIEF) Prosus has launched the Agentic Services Protocol (ASP), an open-source standard designed to enable AI assistants to interact seamlessly with ecommerce and service platforms. Built on top of Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol, ASP introduces new capabilities for real-world … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Retail, Technology
Tagged Agentic Services Protocol, Agentic Services Protocol Introduced to Bridge AI Systems and Marketplaces for Next Generation Digital Transactions, AI agents, AI ecommerce, artificial intelligence, ASP, automation, consumer technology, digital marketplaces, ecommerce infrastructure, food delivery platforms, interoperability, life assistant, open source protocol, payment systems, Prosus, Prosus Unveils Interoperability Framework to Power AI Assistants Across Food Delivery Travel and On Demand Services, ride hailing, travel booking, Universal Commerce Protocol
(IN BRIEF) DWS Group has acquired the mixed-use office property at 32–36 York Street in Sydney’s CBD on behalf of two German real estate funds. The asset combines a heritage 1886 warehouse with a modern office redevelopment and extension, offering … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Retail, Technology
Tagged Australia real estate, Australian market, Ben Taylor, boutique office asset, commercial real estate, DWS Group, DWS Targets High Quality Sustainable Office Investments with Acquisition of Landmark York Street Property in Sydney, ESG, Green Star rating, heritage architecture, institutional investors, mixed-use property, NABERS, office acquisition, office redevelopment, property investment, retail investors, sustainable buildings, Sydney CBD, urban development, York Street Sydney
(IN BRIEF) Kering has announced the first group of 10 fellows selected for its Kering CRAFT program, a new international residency developed in partnership with Shanghai Fashion Week to support emerging Chinese designers. The initiative received over 100 applications and … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, France, Management, Marketing, Media, Retail
Tagged CAI Jinqing, Chinese designers, craftsmanship, creative industries, cultural exchange, Demna, emerging talent, fashion program, fashion residency, global fashion, Gucci, INNOVATION, jewelry design, Kering, Kering CRAFT, Kering Launches Global Residency Program to Support Emerging Chinese Designers Through Kering CRAFT Initiative, Kering Strengthens Commitment to Creative Talent Development with New Cross-Continental Residency for Fashion and Jewelry Designers, luxury fashion, Milan, Paris, Shanghai, Shanghai Fashion Week, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) DHL Supply Chain and iglo Deutschland have extended their logistics partnership by five years, continuing a collaboration that spans over 25 years and covers warehousing, in-plant logistics and nationwide transport operations. DHL will maintain its role at iglo’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged cold chain logistics, DHL and iglo Strengthen Collaboration to Advance Sustainable and Efficient Food Logistics Infrastructure in Germany, DHL Expands Role in iglo Logistics Network with Five-Year Extension Supporting Reliable Frozen Food Supply, DHL Group, DHL Supply Chain, Electric Trailers, food distribution, frozen food logistics, HVO100 biodiesel, iglo Deutschland, Katrin Hölter, logistics partnership, low-emission transport, LPG trucks, Markus Schade, Reken Westphalia, supply chain Germany, sustainable logistics, transport logistics, Volker Büttel, warehouse management
(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer is rolling out generative and agentic AI tools to 11,000 colleagues, including all store managers, as part of its broader digital transformation strategy. Through the purchase of Microsoft 365 Copilot licences and the introduction of … Read the full press release
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