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Retail Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Casino Group finalized the acquisition of 38 convenience stores from the German hard-discounter Norma Group

Posted on 1, August 2013 by

Paris, 01-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Further to the approval of the French Competition Authority, Casino Group finalized the acquisition of 38 convenience stores based in southeast France from the Norma Group, a German hard-discounter. This strategic acquisition notably enables the continuation of … Read the full press release →

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REWE International AG beteiligt Kunden an Photovoltaik-Anlagen

Posted on 25, July 2013 by

25-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — REWE International AG, Österreichs größter Lebensmittel- und Drogeriefachhändler, setzt in Sachen Umweltschutz und Nachhaltigkeit neue Maßstäbe. In einem gemeinsam mit GLOBAL 2000 entwickelten Projekt laden die Handelsunternehmen BILLA und MERKUR Kunden ein, sich an Photovoltaik-Anlagen zu beteiligen. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Retail

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Britain’s largest high street WiFi provider The Cloud launched location-based vouchers to its WiFi app FastConnect

Posted on 25, July 2013 by

Krispy Kreme, Orchid Pub Group and Spirit Pub Group amongst first brands to run offers through The Cloud’s WiFi app, FastConnect 25-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Cloud, Britain’s largest high street WiFi provider and part of BSkyB, has added location-based voucher … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Marketing, Retail, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

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Kering completed Italian jewelry group Pomellato acquisition

Posted on 18, July 2013 by

18-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Kering announced today that it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in the Pomellato group, in accordance with the terms announced on 24 April, 2013, after having received clearance from the antitrust authorities. About Kering … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, France, Investment, Italy, Retail

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Kering – YOOX joint venture stores successfully launched

Posted on 18, July 2013 by

Paris – Milan, 18-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The online stores of all the six brands included in the joint venture established in August 2012 by Kering (then PPR) and YOOX were successfully launched by 30 June 2013, marking the first important … Read the full press release →

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Russia’s largest retailer OJSC “Magnit” opened its 140th Hypermarket

Posted on 18, July 2013 by

Krasnodar, 18-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the 140th hypermarket of a medium format. Please be informed that today the Company has opened its 140th hypermarket of … Read the full press release →

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Nieuwe Colruyt Erquelinnes winkel opent aan de Route de Mons

Posted on 17, July 2013 by

17-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Op woensdag 10 juli 2013 opent de gloednieuwe Colruyt Erquelinnes de deuren aan de Route de Mons. De nieuwe winkel heeft een verkoopoppervlakte van zo’n 1.200 m² en telt 42 medewerkers. Hij is een derde groter dan … Read the full press release →

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Deutsche Hypo, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank und Helaba finanzieren Leipziger Shopping-Center ‘Höfe am Brühl’

Posted on 16, July 2013 by

Finanzierungsvolumen beläuft sich auf 170 Mio. Euro 16-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Deutsche Hypothekenbank, die Deutsche Pfandbriefbank (pbb) und die Helaba übernehmen gemeinsam die Finanzierung des Shopping-Centers ‚Höfe am Brühl‘ in Leipzig. Darlehensnehmerin ist ein Unternehmen der mfi Management für Immobilien … Read the full press release →

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SEB AG arrangiert ihr erstes immobilienbesichertes Schuldscheindarlehen

Posted on 16, July 2013 by

16-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit einem immobiliengesicherten Schuldscheindarlehen refinanziert die SEB AG für den britischen Immobilienfondsmanager Rockspring den Kauf eines Fachmarktzentrums in Leipzig. Rockspring Property Investment Managers LLP erwarb im Jahr 2011 für den TransEuropean Property V Fund das Löwen Center … Read the full press release →

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Global luxury brand Burberry plc announced Q1 2013 trading update and interim management statement

Posted on 16, July 2013 by

16-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Highlights for the three months to 30 June 2013 Retail revenue £339m, up 18% underlying Comparable store sales up 13%, in line with our expectations for the quarter- Driven by exceptional performance of Spring/Summer 2013 fashion – … Read the full press release →

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pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank lends € 120 million to EPISO 3 fund for the acqusition of 5 shopping centres in Poland

Posted on 16, July 2013 by

Munich/London/Warsaw, 16-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank has agreed a € 120 million medium-term acquisition facility for the EPISO 3 fund, advised by Tristan Capital Partners. The proceeds will be used to acquire a portfolio of five shopping centres in … Read the full press release →

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Europe’s largest home improvement retailer Kingfisher plc confirmed French tax case settled in Kingfisher’s favour

Posted on 16, July 2013 by

16-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Kingfisher plc, Europe’s largest home improvement retailer, today confirms that the Conseil d’Etat, France’s ultimate court, has considered an outstanding tax case dating back to 2003 and found in Kingfisher’s favour. There is no impact on Kingfisher’s … Read the full press release →

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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB total June 2013 sales increased by 13% compared to last year’s June

Posted on 15, July 2013 by

15-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In June 2013, H&M Group total sales including VAT in local currencies increased by 13 percent compared to the same month the previous year. Sales in comparable units increased by 3 percent. Comparable units comprise the stores and … Read the full press release →

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Morrisons Chief Executive Dalton Philips talks about his plans to make Morrisons fit for the future

Posted on 15, July 2013 by

15-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Dalton Philips talks about his plans to make Morrisons fit for the future at Centre Point, London on Thursday 11th July 2013. To read his speech in full, please see below. Thanks for coming for what … Read the full press release →

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Wincor Nixdorf opens representative office in Lagos, Nigeria

Posted on 12, July 2013 by

Wincor Nixdorf continues expansion in emerging markets 12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Wincor Nixdorf, one of the world’s leading providers of IT solutions and services for banks and retail businesses, is opening a new representative office in Lagos, the largest city in … Read the full press release →

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Groupe Auchan now with 300 hypermarkets in China under the RT Mart banner

Posted on 12, July 2013 by

12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Groupe Auchan regards China as an area of priority growth. The group opened 43 stores there in 2012. This dynamic has been pursued since the start of 2013, leading to the opening of the group’s 300th hypermarket … Read the full press release →

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The new BlackBerry Q5 is now available in red, exclusively at Carphone Warehouse

Posted on 12, July 2013 by

New BlackBerry handset continues the relaunch of the brand LONDON, 12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The new BlackBerry Q5 is now available in red, exclusively at Carphone Warehouse, free from £21 a month. This stylish and perfectly sized smartphone features both a … Read the full press release →

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Carrefour to help disadvantaged families prepare for the new school term

Posted on 12, July 2013 by

From 3 to 23 July 2013, Carrefour customers across France will be asked to donate their old school bags in aid of disadvantaged children. Customers taking part in this sociallyresponsible operation will receive two purchase vouchers worth €5. 12-7-2013 — … Read the full press release →

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Düsseldorf-based METRO GROUP and British mobile phone specialist Carphone Warehouse plan closer international co-operation for sale of mobile phone devices, contracts and services

Posted on 11, July 2013 by

11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Düsseldorf-based METRO GROUP and the British mobile phone specialistCarphone Warehouse are examining an extensive co-operation for the sale of mobile phone devices, contracts and services. Following a successful test phase at Media-Saturn in the Netherlands now also the 17 Dutch wholesale … Read the full press release →

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E.ON and METRO Cash & Carry open new micro combined heat and power (CHP) unit in Düsseldorf

Posted on 11, July 2013 by

11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, after a construction period of only three months, E.ON and METRO Cash & Carry inaugurated a new micro combined heat and power (CHP) unit at the METRO Cash & Carry wholesale store in Düsseldorf. The state-of-the-art … Read the full press release →

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