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Retail Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

OTTO reports 10 percent increase of revenues for 2015/16

HAMBURG, 22-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The single company OTTO further increased its growth rate in the financial year now closed, with revenues climbing by some ten percent to reach an overall 2.561 billion euros for 2015/16. The online retailer reports overproportional … Read the full press release

Ahold and Delhaize Group merger receives approval from the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA)

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 18-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahold and Delhaize Group today announced that they have received approval from the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) for their intended merger, an important milestone in the process to completion. The BCA’s approval is conditional … Read the full press release

PostNord’s E-commerce in the Nordics 2016 report: 15 percent up over last year’s figure

Solna, Sweden, 14-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Nordic consumers purchased goods online worth a total of SEK 161.6 billion in 2015, an increase of around 15 percent over last year’s figure. Purchases made from international sites during the year totaled SEK … Read the full press release

Bentley launches new fragrance—Infinite Rush

Infinite Rush follows on from the launch of the Bentley Infinite line An exhilarating fragrance option for those who push themselves to the limit Spicy and fresh with a warm woody base CREWE, 07-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Capturing the legendary luxury … Read the full press release

Der Vorstand der EDEKA AG in Hamburg ist seit dem 1. Februar 2016 neu aufgestellt

Dr. Michael Wulst Vorstand IT/Logistik tritt aus persönlichen Gründen in den altersbedingten Ruhestand Ressort IT/Logistik übernimmt Vorstandsvorsitzender Markus Mosa Vorstand der EDEKA AG zukünftig wieder mit drei Vorständen besetzt HAMBURG, 03-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Der Vorstand der EDEKA AG in Hamburg … Read the full press release

SIGNA: „Store of the Year 2016“: Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE) zeichnet EATALY aus

WIEN, 01-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Der im November 2015 eröffnete EATALY Flagship-Store in der Münchner Schrannenhalle direkt am Viktualienmarkt wurde vom Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE) mit dem ersten Preis in der Kategorie Food ausgezeichnet. Überzeugt hat die Jury insbesondere die italienische Atmosphäre, … Read the full press release

Barco and Peripheral Vision partner to provide South-African resellers with access to Barco’s extensive product portfolio

Visualization expert Barco and audio-visual (AV) expert Peripheral Vision have just signed a distributor agreement. Under the partnership, Peripheral Vision will provide South-African resellers and system integrators with easy access to Barco’s extensive product portfolio. Barco is delighted to team … Read the full press release

s.Oliver eröffnet im Januar 2015 mit seinem urbanen Sublabel s.Oliver DENIM erstmals zwei POP UP-Stores

ROTTENDORF, 19-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Das internationale Mode- und Lifestyleunternehmen s.Oliver eröffnet im Januar 2015 mit seinem urbanen Sublabel s.Oliver DENIM erstmals zwei POP UP-Stores. Zur Berliner Fashion Week wird es im Szeneviertel Mitte auf rund 100 qm viele Aktionen rund … Read the full press release

Gorenje to open 350-square-meter showroom in Tehran, Iran

Gorenje opened a new showroom in Tehran, located in a prestigeous and very busy location in the centre of the Iranian capital. In the 350-square-meter showroom we will be presenting our entire range of the upper middle and premium class … Read the full press release

Delhaize Group bondholders meetings: proposed resolutions were duly passed with a 95.71% majority for the 3.125% bonds due 27 February 2020

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 13-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On 11 January 2016, holders of the two tranches of Delhaize Group’s Euro denominated bonds were invited to respective general meetings to approve the change of issuer and to consent to various technical amendments … Read the full press release

Sixth retailer for McLaren Automotive to be opened in the UK

SURREY, 17-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ —  McLaren Automotive has announced the appointment of McLaren Bristol – its sixth retailer to be opened in the UK. McLaren Bristol will be responsible for the south west of England, and complements the existing McLaren Automotive … Read the full press release

Zalando SE Mitarbeiterbeteiligungsprogramme: Rückkauf von 50.000 eigenen Aktien über die Börse

BERLIN, 14-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Der Vorstand der Zalando SE hat den Rückkauf von 50.000 eigenen Aktien über die Börse in einem Gesamtwert von rund 1,8 Millionen Euro (auf Basis des letzten Schlusskurses) beschlossen. Das Unternehmen beabsichtigt, die Aktien alleinig … Read the full press release

Foodservice: Puratos acquired North American Pennant Ingredients, Inc.

Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium, 14-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Puratos, leading innovator in the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate industry, has recently acquired Pennant Ingredients, a leading provider of speciality bakery products and solutions to the North American Quick Service Restaurant, foodservice and retail in-store … Read the full press release

Steinhoff International Holdings N.V. listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Deutsche Börse welcomes consumer goods retailer in Prime Standard Frankfurt am Main, 8-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Börse Cash Market: As of 7 December, Steinhoff International Holdings N.V. (ISIN: NL0011375019) is listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The … Read the full press release

International law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) provided legal advice to CBRE Global Investors on Glacis-Galerie shopping centre acquisition

LONDON, 12-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — International law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) provided legal advice to CBRE Global Investors on the acquisition of the Glacis-Galerie shopping centre in Neu-Ulm, Germany. The Glacis-Galerie shopping centre opened last March and includes nearly … Read the full press release

National Farmers Union of England and Wales: The amount of British lamb on the shelves in Tesco stores has fallen dramatically

Warwickshire, England, 29-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — New figures that show the amount of British lamb on the shelves in Tesco stores has fallen dramatically, is another kick in the teeth for sheep farmers in this country, according to NFU livestock board … Read the full press release

Klöckner & Co partners with Contorion to launch online business with craftsmen and private customers in Germany

Duisburg, Germany, 24-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Klöckner & Co is using a collaboration with online specialist dealer Contorion to move into the attractive online business with craftsmen and private customers in Germany. From today on, more than 900 different Klöckner … Read the full press release

Cityconille jälleen GRESB Green Star –tunnustus

HELSINKI, 3-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) noteerasi Cityconin vastuullisuusohjelman ja myönsi Cityconille neljättä kertaa Green Star -tunnustuksen yhtiön erinomaisesta työstä tärkeimpien vastuullisuuden teemojen johtamisessa sekä toteutuksessa. Viime vuoteen verrattuna Citycon saama pistemäärä lisääntyi 15 prosenttia. … Read the full press release

So gehen Großprojekte: Züblin stellt beim MILANEO Leistungsfähigkeit unter Beweis

Wohnbebauung über dem Shoppingcenter als letzten Bauabschnitt fristgerecht übergeben Von der Industriebrache zum lebendigen Stadtquartier in rund drei Jahren  STUTTGART,  3-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Eins steht fest für Michael Mack: Das war kein Bauprojekt „von der Stange“. Gut drei Jahre lang … Read the full press release

Norwegian Competition Authority approved Orkla’s acquisition of Cederroth

The Norwegian Competition Authority has now approved Orkla’s acquisition of Cederroth, which means the agreement has been approved by all the relevant competition authorities. OSLO, 31-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On 15 January this year, Orkla Home & Personal entered into … Read the full press release