BRUSSELS, 02-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has today unveiled a series of measures to improve the Value Added Tax (VAT) environment for e-commerce businesses in the EU. Our proposals will allow consumers and companies, in particular start-ups and SMEs, … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Internet & Online, Law, Retail
Tagged Andrus Ansip, e-commerce businesses in the EU, Environment, Pierre Moscovici, Value Added Tax, VAT
MOSCOW, 18-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — For several years, Russia has been one of the key markets for Gorenje Group. Through a partnership with Spartak Moscow football club, Gorenje is increasing its brand awareness throughout the whole CIS region as Spartak is … Read the full press release
Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Retail, Russia, Slovenia, Sports
Tagged CIS region, domestic appliances, Franjo Bobinac, Gorenje Group, Spartak
Accenture Ventures invests in omnichannel personalization leader as customer expectations continue to grow worldwide NEW YORK, 16-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has expanded its strategic alliance with RichRelevance, a global leader in omnichannel personalization, to strengthen the capabilities … Read the full press release
Posted in Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Retail, Technology
Tagged Accenture, Eduardo Sanchez, investment, Jeriad Zoghby, RichRelevance
People in Switzerland buy fair trade products more frequently than their German counterparts. A new study by the Institute of Sociology at the University of Zurich states the reasons for this: The Swiss are more convinced ethically by fair trade … Read the full press release
International food concepts, a premium cinema, and new outside terraces planned FRANKFURT, 03-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — MyZeil shopping center, located in the heart of Frankfurt’s city center, shall get a new, spectacular food area of international stature by the end … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Germany, Retail
Tagged ECE, Foodtopia, JLL, Jonathan Doughty, Marc Blum, MyZeil shopping center
SCHIPHOL, 27-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Erik Schmit will step down as a director of Wereldhave Netherlands with effect from November 1, 2016. He joined Wereldhave in March 2016 and has decided to pursue his career elsewhere. The Board of management respectfully … Read the full press release
Posted in Management, Netherlands, Retail
Tagged Erik Schmit, Netherlands, Pieter Polman, Wereldhave
BRUSSELS, 20-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The EU has not delivered on its promise to abolish obstacles to the free movement of goods and services for consumers. The European Economic and Social Committee, Europe’s voice for civil society, has delivered three key … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Internet & Online, Law, Retail, Society, Telecom
Tagged EESC, geo-blocking, parcel delivery, roaming
Concession awarded for ten years, from 2020 to 2030 Plans for further improvement of the current offering MILAN, 18-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Through its American subsidiary HMSHost, Autogrill (Milan: AGL IM) has been awarded a foodservice concession at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport … Read the full press release
LONDON, 11-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Intershop will sponsor an omni-channel commerce roundtable discussion at the eDelivery Conference, held on 11 October 2016 at the Novotel West, London. Chaired by Intershop’s order management expert and enterprise architect Nils Breitmann, the interactive roundtable … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Internet & Online, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged eDelivery Conference, Intershop, London, Novotel West, omni-channel commerce roundtable
VIENNA, 10-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Gorenje brand is among the top five most recognized home appliance brands, and among top five by market share. Since the founding of Gorenje Austria 41 years ago and the slogan “Bewusst robust” (Deliberately Sturdy), Gorenje … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Awards, Electronics & Machinery, Retail, Slovenia
Tagged Euronics Austria, Gorenje, Sandra Lubej, Zac of the Year 2016 award
First GfK study on regional online potential BRUCHSAL, 07-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The distribution of online potential for product groups such as food, clothing, consumer electronics and DIY items differs substantially from region to region. Today GfK published its findings in … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Internet & Online, Marketing, Retail
Tagged eCommerce, GfK, online potential, Simone Baecker-Neuchl
Burda raises stake to 64 percent Christian Graggaber appointed Managing Director Showroom Germany Showroom space in Berlin opened MUNICH, 05-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Showroom is the leading marketplace for independent designer fashion in Poland (www.showroom.pl). Since the start of the German … Read the full press release
LONDON, 29-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Equistone Partners Europe (“Equistone”), one of Europe’s leading investors in mid-market buyouts, has acquired a majority stake in D3T Distribution, the holding company of Motoblouz and Access-Moto (together “Motoblouz” or “the Company”) from Inspirational Stores for … Read the full press release
Munich/Frankfurt/Warsaw/London, 21-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, Helaba and ING Bank have jointly underwritten an investment facility, totalling € 163.6 million, to refinance Karolinka, Pogoria and Platan Shopping Centres in Poland. The assets are owned by Rockcastle Global Real Estate … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Germany, Poland, Real Estate, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged Charles Balch, Helaba, ING Bank, loan, Michael Kröger, Nick Matulovich, pbb, Rockcastle, shopping centres in Poland, Włodek Skonieczny
MANCHESTER, 21-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-op has demonstrated its commitment to championing best practice in the fresh produce sector by signing up to the National Farmers Union’s Fruit and Vegetable Pledge. The community retailer made the announcement at its inaugural … Read the full press release
MANCHESTER, 21-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-op today (Saturday, 17 September 2016) extended its commitment to back UK farmers by switching all of its fresh bacon and lamb to 100% British. The new sourcing initiative will make the Co-op the only … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged 100% British beef, Alexia Robinson, Andrea Leadsom, Steve Murrells, The Co-op, UK farmers, Zoe Davies
Fra i dag intensiveres kampen om de østjyske kunder, når nemlig.com, Danmarks største online-supermarked, nu åbner for levering i Aarhus, Randers, Horsens, Silkeborg, Skanderborg og en masse byer derimellem. Sortimentet er større og mere alsidigt end i de fysiske supermarkeder, … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Internet & Online, Retail
Tagged Aarhus, Danmarks største online-supermarked, Horsens, nemlig.com, nu åbner for levering, Randers, Silkeborg, Skanderborg
OSLO, 25-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska has signed a contract with HAV Eiendom to build a hotel and retail space as well as to develop apartments in Bjørvika, Norway, one of Oslo’s most sought after areas. Skanska Property Development’s investment amounts … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Norway, Real Estate, Retail, Sweden
Tagged HAV Eiendom, Oslo, Skanska
ZURICH, 24-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Helion Solar, an Alpiq Group company, is the partner of IKEA Switzerland for consulting, sales and installation of photovoltaic systems. These will be sold under the “good-E” brand at IKEA’s Swiss furniture stores. The goal behind … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Retail, Switzerland
Tagged Alpiq Group, Helion Solar, IKEA, Photovoltaic Systems, Swiss furniture stores, “good-E” brand
BERLIN, 19-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Um die vielfältigen Wünsche von rund 19 Millionen Kunden in 15 verschiedenen Ländern Europas in Zukunft noch besser bedienen zu können, baut Zalando das internationale Logistiknetzwerk weiter aus. Nach dem erfolgreichen Start des Logistikzentrums in Stradella … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Germany, Poland, Retail, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Frankreich, Logistiknetzwerk, Polen, Zalando
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