(IN BRIEF) Martin Pibworth, Chief Commercial Officer at SSE, has been appointed Chair of CBI Scotland, succeeding Jennifer Young. With extensive experience in sustainability and the net zero sector, Pibworth will focus on promoting long-term growth and addressing key issues … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, appointment, business investment, CBI Scotland, CBI Scotland Council, Chair, Chief Commercial Officer, collaboration, cost of doing business, data, energy sector, Green Growth, green sectors, INNOVATION, Jennifer Young, leadership, Martin Pibworth, Michelle Ferguson, net zero, Offshore wind, Scottish Government, skills shortages, SSE, sustainability, sustainable growth, UK Government
(IN BRIEF) Kerry Penny, SVP and Global Head of Brand & Content at Valtech, has been named Marketing Leader of the Year at the 2024 Gartner Marketing & Communications Awards. She was recognized for her exceptional leadership, strategic, data-driven marketing … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Internet & Online, Management, Marketing, News, Retail
Tagged 2024 Gartner Marketing & Communications Awards, client, CMO, cross-functional global processes, data-driven, digital transformation consultancy, Employee Experience, employee value proposition, Global Head of Brand & Content, global marketing organization, GROWTH, Kerry Penny, Kin + Carta, leadership, M&A, marketing, Marketing Creativity and Performance, Marketing Leader of the Year, marketing teams, partner organizations, revenue, strategic alignment, strategic approach, SVP, Valtech
(IN BRIEF) DHL eCommerce has unveiled its new 25,000 m² parcel hub near Coventry Airport, marking a significant step in expanding its operations in the UK. With a focus on sustainability and advanced automation, the facility will support growing e-commerce … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey from the CBI shows that retail sales in February continued to decline for the fifth consecutive month, with retailers expecting a more significant downturn in March. Retailers remain pessimistic about the future, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Politics, Retail, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Apprenticeship Levy, Business confidence, business rates, capital expenditure, CBI, consumer demand, distribution sales, Distributive Trades Survey, Economic Outlook, economic sentiment, February retail sales, headcount, investment decline, investment intentions, March sales forecast, Martin Sartorius, motor trades, online sales, retail jobs, retail performance, retail price inflation, retail sales, retail sector, seasonal sales, stock volumes, wholesale
(IN BRIEF) Morrisons has partnered with the discount platform Purpl to offer a 10% discount on grocery orders of £25 or more for the UK’s disabled community. This initiative is aimed at easing the additional living expenses faced by disabled … Read the full press release
Posted in Food & Beverage, Retail, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged 10% discount, accessible shopping, additional living costs, Blue Badge, Charlotte Exell, delivery service, disability benefits, disability discounts, disability verification, disability-related expenses, Disabled Bus Pass, disabled community, Disabled Persons Railcard, DLA, Food to Order, Georgina Colman, grocery shopping, home delivery, loyalty programme, More Card, Morrisons, Morrisons discount, online shopping, party food, PIP, Purpl, Purpl members, savings, scope, UK, weekly grocery shop, weekly savings
(IN BRIEF) At METRO AG’s virtual Annual General Meeting, CEO Dr. Steffen Greubel provided an update on the company’s progress following the implementation of the sCore strategy, noting continued growth despite market challenges. Shareholders approved the actions of the Management … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Retail
Tagged Annual General Meeting, appointment, company strategy, corporate transformation, Dr. Steffen Greubel, earnings report, Eva-Lotta Sjöstedt, financial report, food service distribution, global wholesale, HoReCa, Jürgen Steinemann, leadership, Marek Spurný, Martin Plavec, METRO AG, METRO customer base, METRO growth, METRO MARKETS, multichannel approach, Roman Šilha, sCore strategy, Supervisory Board, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Leica Camera AG has partnered with Valtech to overhaul its e-commerce platform, focusing on enhancing the online shopping experience and driving international growth. The collaboration aims to standardize and scale Leica’s e-commerce systems, ensuring a seamless omnichannel experience … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged Business Growth, Christian Höflich, commercetools, customer experience, digital platforms, digital transformation, digital upgrade, E-Commerce, e-commerce platform, e-commerce strategy, future-ready features, Global Expansion, global markets, INNOVATION, international growth, Leica Camera AG, Markus Cansever, omnichannel, partnership, photography, premium e-commerce, premium optics, seamless shopping experience, technology stack, Thomas Haustein, Valtech
(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) is launching its first-ever integrated campaign for both women’s and men’s underwear, ‘Make an Understatement,’ marking a decade since its last men’s underwear campaign. With a fresh approach and innovative design, the campaign will … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 360 Flex™ technology, Autograph underwear, customer confidence, fashion campaign, innovative design, lingerie, M&S, Make an Understatement, Marks & Spencer, men’s underwear, UK market leader, underwear campaign, women’s underwear
(IN BRIEF) Zalando and Diane von Furstenberg announce an exclusive partnership that positions Zalando as the sole European retailer for the brand, making DVF designs, including the iconic wrap dress, available to millions of customers across 25 markets. The collaboration … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Berlin, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged Diane von Furstenberg, digital storytelling, DVF, empowering fashion, European fashion retail, European retail, exclusive partnership, fashion collaboration, fashion design, luxury fashion, partnership, wrap dress, Zalando, Zalando innovation, Zalando marketing
(IN BRIEF) Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, has launched its detailed Net Zero Transition Plan, setting clear actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The plan outlines strategic initiatives for … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged Circularity, climate change, Decarbonization Plan, greenhouse gas emissions, IKEA, Ingka Group, net zero transition, Paris Agreement, renewable energy, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Casino and Avia Thévenin Ducrot have renewed their partnership for another three years, continuing their successful collaboration that has been running for nearly 20 years. This partnership allows Casino to supply a variety of products tailored to the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged Avia Thévenin Ducrot, Casino, Casino Express, consumer trends, convenience retail, delivery optimization, eastern France, environmental responsibility, French retail sector, INNOVATION, logistics, Magali Daubinet-Salen, motorway service stations, Nicolas Ducrot, partnership, product innovation, Product Range, renewal, service stations, sustainability, travel retail, travel retail sector
(IN BRIEF) H&M’s Atelier collection for Spring-Summer 2025 embraces both timeless menswear and contemporary design, featuring a mix of relaxed tailoring, vintage-inspired pieces, and a carefully curated color palette. The collection includes lightweight coats, oversized cuts, Italian wool suits, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Ana Hernández, contemporary design, cotton gabardine, cotton-linen shirts, craftsmanship, fabric quality, fashion collection, five-pocket trousers, H&M Atelier, H&M stores, Italian wool suits, leather moto jacket, lightweight coats, MENSWEAR, oversized cuts, snakeskin belt, Spring-Summer 2025, suede boots, tailoring, timeless elegance, urban life, versatile wardrobe, Vintage Find, vintage-inspired, West Coast influence, workwear jackets
(IN BRIEF) IKEA’s Sleep Uncovered report reveals that people are losing an average of 1 hour and 20 minutes of sleep per night, with Mainland China reporting the best sleep quality and the USA and Norway at the bottom. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail, Science
Tagged bedding, comfort, disabilities, disrupted routines, Dr. Tom Crawford, financial insecurity, global sleep habits, GlobeScan, IKEA, IKEA Sleep Formula, LGBTQ+, Mainland China, Norway, schedule, screen time, sleep environment, sleep inequalities, Sleep Quality, sleep report, sleep sanctuary, sleep study, sleep tips, Sleep Uncovered, sleepwear, stress, University of Oxford, USA, vices, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has completed the sale of its Retailer Brands business in North America to First Quality Enterprises, marking the final step in its portfolio optimization strategy. The business, which includes products in the detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Investment, Retail
Tagged acquisition, all®, Carsten Knobel, Consumer Brands, detergents, Dial®, dishwash categories, divestment, fabric finishers, First Quality Enterprises, got2b®, Henkel, laundry and home care market, North America, portfolio optimization, regulatory approvals, Retailer Brands business, Schwarzkopf®, Snuggle®, Strategic fit, Wolfgang König
(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) and YoungMinds have launched a competition for young people across the UK to design a sweatshirt or hoodie for the 2025 Hello Yellow kidswear collection. This initiative, which coincides with World Mental Health Day, … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Art & Culture, Business, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Children’s Mental Health Week, creativity, design competition, fundraising initiative, Hello Yellow, hoodie, kidswear collection, Laura Bunt, M&S, M&S x YoungMinds partnership, Marks & Spencer, mental health awareness, mental health resources, mental health support, partnership, Rochelle Humes, social impact, sustainability, sweatshirt, UK competition, Victoria McKenzie-Gould, World Mental Health Day, young designers, young people, YoungMinds, YoungMinds charity, £3 million fundraising, £5 million goal
(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann has expanded its presence in the U.S. by acquiring Carbel LLC and United Customs Services through its subsidiary Arvato, marking a significant step into the growing e-commerce services market for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle industries. The acquisitions, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Media, News, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged apparel logistics, Arvato, ATC Computer Transport & Logistics, Beauty, Bertelsmann, Boost program, Carbel LLC, CTPAT-certified, customs clearance, data center industry, e-commerce growth, e-commerce services, fashion, Frank Schirrmeister, global services, high-security transportation, investment, lifestyle, partnership, Remote Location Filing, retail, third-party logistics, Thomas Rabe, trade compliance, U.S. market, United Customs Services, Warehouse Space
(IN BRIEF) Zalando and VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub have unveiled the 10 finalists of the 2024-2025 Design Academy, a program that champions adaptive fashion for individuals with disabilities. The program, which ran from April 2024 to January 2025, … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Berlin, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Retail, Society, Technology
Tagged accessible design, adaptive fashion, Berlin Fashion Week, creative solutions, Daniel Enke, Design Academy, disabled community, fashion inclusivity, fashion innovation, inclusive fashion, Jemma Garner, Marte Hentschel, partnership, sustainability, VORN, Zalando
(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) has invested in lowering the prices of over 300 family favorite products, focusing on providing reliable value without compromising quality. Significant reductions in the Kidswear range, such as the Cotton Rich Hoodie and Joggers, … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged affordability, Alexandra Dimitriu, Better Cotton, Bigger Pack Better Value, Cotton Rich Hoodie, Dine In, Dropped & Locked, eco-friendly, everyday essentials, family shopping, Family Stir Fry, Gastropub, Joggers, Kathryn Turner, kidswear, M&S, M&S Food, Marks & Spencer, Plan A, price reduction, Product Development, Quality, Remarksable Value, sustainability, Value
(IN BRIEF) Zalando has announced IAMISIGO as the winner of the 2025 Zalando Visionary Award, recognizing the Nigerian brand for its innovative blend of African artisanal craftsmanship and modern textile design. Founded by Bubu Ogisi, IAMISIGO will showcase its collection … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Awards, Berlin, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged 000 prize, African craftsmanship, Anne Pascual, Awards, Bear Scouts, Bubu Ogisi, contemporary fashion, Copenhagen Fashion Week, Design Excellence, Dio Kurazawa, ethical sourcing, fashion transformation, FEBEN, gender norms, heritage, IAMISIGO, inclusivity, industry impact, leadership, local communities, mentorship, Rave Review, social impact, sustainability, textile innovation, Zalando, Zalando Visionary Award 2025, €50
(IN BRIEF) BCS Telecom & ICT has successfully upgraded ten YAYA stores across Europe with Sony’s BRAVIA Professional Displays, incorporating custom frames to seamlessly integrate the technology with YAYA’s branding. The displays, chosen for their image quality and internal media … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged BCS Telecom & ICT, brand integration, BRAVIA Professional Displays, connectivity, custom frames, Deep Black Non-Glare technology, European retail, image quality, in-store experience, media player, partnership, retail displays, retail technology, Sony, workplace solutions, YAYA
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