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HSBC announces the appointment of Charlie Nunn as Chief Executive, Retail Banking and Wealth Management

Posted on 6, February 2018 by

LONDON, 06-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — HSBC Holdings plc announces the appointment of Charlie Nunn as Chief Executive, Retail Banking and Wealth Management, effective immediately. He succeeds John Flint, who as previously announced will become Executive Director and Group Chief Executive of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, Investment, Management, Retail

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BNP Paribas: Marguerite Bérard-Andrieu will succeed Marie-Claire Capobianco as Head of French Retail Banking on 1 January 2019

Posted on 10, January 2018 by

PARIS, 10-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Marguerite Bérard-Andrieu joins the Group and will succeed Marie-Claire Capobianco from 2019 Marguerite Bérard-Andrieu, until recently Chief Executive Officer in charge of Finance, Strategy and Legal Affairs at the BPCE Group, is to join BNP Paribas … Read the full press release →

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Marks & Spencer to sell its retail business in Hong Kong and Macau to its long-established franchise partner Al-Futtaim

Posted on 4, January 2018 by

London, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) has today (02 Jan 2018) confirmed the sale and franchise of its retail business in Hong Kong and Macau to its long-established franchise partner Al-Futtaim. The sale, which completed on 30 December, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Retail, Sweden

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4SELLERS and Kuehne + Nagel to expand their range of services for medium-sized online retailers in the warehouse logistics sector

Posted on 1, December 2017 by

Rain am Lech/Hamburg, Germany, 01-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — 4SELLERS and Kuehne + Nagel are joining forces to expand their range of services for medium-sized online retailers in the warehouse logistics sector. By establishing the partnership, they are combining the IT solutions … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Transportation & Logistics

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Nationwide: 2017 will mark the biggest retail spend yet

Posted on 21, November 2017 by

Live spending data and spokesperson available on Black Friday and Cyber Monday Nationwide predicts 13 per cent card spend increase versus 2016 Black Friday 2016 saw biggest spend to date (£167 million) – up 11 per cent on the previous … Read the full press release →

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Online retail is the key driver for the German retail sector in 2017

Posted on 4, October 2017 by

Frankfurt am Main, 04-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The German retail sector has visibly lifted its sales forecast for 2017, up from 2% to 3%. The key driver is online retail, along with the currently very consumer-friendly economic environment in Germany, which … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Germany, Internet & Online, Marketing, Retail, Small Business

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Fashion retailer George Davies donates £5.15 million to University of Leicester and Leicester’s Hospitals

Posted on 26, September 2017 by

Support from fashion retail legend George Davies – the University’s largest-ever philanthropic gift from an individual – will support research and new vascular limb salvage clinic Media opportunity, Tuesday 26 September at 9.30am, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, LE3 9QP University of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Non Profit, Retail, United Kingdom

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Shell enters Mexico’s retail fuel market with the opening of its first service station

Posted on 8, September 2017 by

THE HAGUE, 08-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Shell today opened its first service station in Mexico, with more sites due to start providing Mexican motorists with high-quality Shell fuels and retail services over the next few months. Over the next 10 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Netherlands, Retail

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DNV GL study: EU’s draft Electricity Directive risks distorting the energy retail market

Posted on 1, September 2017 by

DNV GL experts recommend the EU takes a wider view that allows member states to choose between different compensation models according to their market needs HAMBURG, 01-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A new study carried out by independent experts from DNV GL … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities

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GRAHAM completed the build and fit-out for Liverpool FC’s new retail store at Anfield Stadium

Posted on 21, August 2017 by

HILLSBOROUGH, 21-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — GRAHAM Construction has completed the build and fit-out for Liverpool Football Club’s new flagship retail store. GRAHAM Construction built the turnkey development at Anfield Stadium. The building division constructed the shell, while GRAHAM Interior Fit-Out completed … Read the full press release →

Posted in Construction, Retail, Sports, United Kingdom

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PSA Retail to develop its used vehicle trade with platform for used vehicles CARDAYZ

Posted on 13, July 2017 by

PARIS, 13-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — With CARDAYZ, PSA Retail has gained a strategic operational tool to develop its used vehicle trade, cover all of this priority market effectively and increase customer satisfaction. CARDAYZ provides a comprehensive approach to the used vehicle … Read the full press release →

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PSA Retail: ambitious partnership to build the most extensive Car Spare Parts Distribution Platform

Posted on 13, July 2017 by

A partnership between PSA Retail, Car Avenue, Grand Est Automobiles and Groupe Nedey Automobiles PARIS, 13-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — PSA Retail has teamed up with Car Avenue, Grand Est Automobiles and Groupe Nedey Automobiles to build and develop the most extensive … Read the full press release →

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MegaFon will acquire PJSC VimpelCom’s 50% interest in Euroset; VimpelCom takes half of Euroset’s retail stores

Posted on 12, July 2017 by

AMSTERDAM/MOSCOW, 12-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — VEON Ltd., a leading global provider of telecommunications and digital services serving more than 235 million customers, and Public Joint Stock Company “MegaFon” (LSE: MFON), a leading Russian provider of integrated digital services (“MegaFon”), have agreed … Read the full press release →

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Retail: Savills to acquire Larry Smith Italia

Posted on 11, July 2017 by

LONDON, 11-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills has today, 5 July 2017,  announced the acquisition of Larry Smith Italia, a leading shopping centre and out of town management and leasing business based in Italy.  Combined with Savills existing capital markets and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Italy, Real Estate, Retail, United Kingdom

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PSA Retail France SAS: a vehicle for economic performance and social cohesion

Posted on 30, May 2017 by

PARIS, 30-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Last January, following discussions between the employee representatives of SCA (Société Commerciale Automotive) and of SCC (Société Commerciale Citroën), all five trade unions signed a convergence agreement enabling a common status to be created for all … Read the full press release →

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SGS launches Zero Discharge Holistic Solution to support textile, footwear brands and retailers towards environmentally responsible production

Posted on 26, May 2017 by

SGS is pleased to launch its Zero Discharge Holistic Solution, using an assertive approach supported by a diverse range of technical solutions to assist textile and footwear brands and retailers to move a step closer to their zero discharge goal. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, Management, Retail, Switzerland

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EBRD supports DIY retail chain OMA to open up to nine new stores across Belarus by the end of 2019

Posted on 15, March 2017 by

Project to promote cross-border cooperation and business expansion LONDON, 15-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Belarusian customers will benefit from the expansion of the leading domestic DIY retail chain OMA supported by the EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is … Read the full press release →

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DEGIRO and Eurex to jointly educate retail investors

Posted on 27, January 2017 by

ESCHBORN, 27-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — DEGIRO, one of Europe’s largest retail brokers and Eurex, Europe’s largest derivatives exchange team up to jointly educate retail investors: A new section on DEGIRO’s website explains the products listed on Eurex with input coming … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-AMG opens dedicated retail outlet in Tokyo Setagaya

Posted on 13, January 2017 by

Based on the strategic product range expansion of the recent years, Mercedes-AMG reaches a milestone in its sales strategy with the opening of a dedicated retail outlet in Tokyo Setagaya. The new location represents the sports car and performance brand … Read the full press release →

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Retail: Equistone Partners Europe acquires majority stake in D3T Distribution, the holding company of Motoblouz

Posted on 29, September 2016 by

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 →

Posted in Business, Investment, Management, Retail, United Kingdom

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EY Bank Relevance Index: Retail banks scored just 75.1 out of a maximum value of 100

Posted on 21, September 2016 by

40% of consumers report decreased dependence on their bank The average bank relevance score stands at 75.1 out of a possible 100 Trust in banks lags behind digital-only banks, FinTechs and supermarkets offering banking services LONDON, 21-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Forty … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, Management, Society, Technology, United Kingdom

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Skanska to build hotel, retail space and apartments in one of Oslo’s most sought after areas

Posted on 25, August 2016 by

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

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TNS Gallup’s ReMark survey: Orkla tops the retail sector’s ranking of suppliers to the Norwegian grocery trade

Posted on 19, August 2016 by

Orkla tops the retail sector’s ranking of suppliers to the Norwegian grocery trade.  OSLO, 19-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Orkla tops the retail sector’s ranking of suppliers to the Norwegian grocery trade, according to the results of TNS Gallup’s ReMark survey this … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Food & Beverage, Norway, Retail

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Diebold Nixdorf to lead the financial and retail industries in a highly interconnected, changing world

Posted on 17, August 2016 by

Leading global innovators come together to drive connected commerce — bridging physical and digital touchpoints in banking and retail environments NORTH CANTON, Ohio, USA and PADERBORN, Germany, 17-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Diebold Nixdorf begins a new era today – leading the … Read the full press release →

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pbb and HSBC to provide € 117 million for the Valad Polish Retail Fund

Posted on 20, June 2016 by

Investment and development facility totaling € 117 million Long-time established and dominant shopping centre Extension to include 83 extra retail units totaling 20,000 sqm of retail space Munich/Warsaw/London, 20-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — pbb and HSBC have jointly underwritten an investment … Read the full press release →

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Panu Kopra appointed as the new Executive VP of Neste’s Oil Retail Business Area and a member of the Neste Executive Board

Posted on 4, May 2016 by

ESPOO, 04-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Panu Kopra (Bachelor of Business Administration BBA, MBA, 44) has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President of Neste’s Oil Retail Business Area and a member of the Neste Executive Board as of May 1, … Read the full press release →

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goldgas GmbH to acquire power supplier Gazprom Marketing & Trading Retail Germania

Posted on 28, January 2016 by

Leipzig/London, 28-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — goldgas GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leipzig natural gas specialist VNG – Verbundnetz Gas AG (VNG AG), yesterday signed an agreement to acquire power supplier Gazprom Marketing & Trading Retail Germania (GM&TRG), a wholly owned … Read the full press release →

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Sixth retailer for McLaren Automotive to be opened in the UK

Posted on 17, December 2015 by

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 →

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Shell completes the sale of its retail, commercial fuels and supply & distribution logistics businesses in Norway

Posted on 5, October 2015 by

THE HAGUE, 5-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Shell has completed the sale to St1 Nordic Oy of Smart Fuel AS, Shell’s retail, commercial fuels and supply & distribution logistics businesses in Norway. The Shell brand will continue to be highly visible … Read the full press release →

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Barclays Head of Retail & Wholesale Richard Lowe comments on ONS Retail Sales figures

Posted on 21, August 2015 by

LONDON, 21-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Commenting on today’s ONS Retail Sales figures, Richard Lowe, Head of Retail & Wholesale at Barclays, said:  “Retailers should be pleased with today’s ONS retail sales figures. The heatwave at the start of July gave … Read the full press release →

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MOL Group completed the acquisition of ENI´s Czech and Slovak downstream business including retail network under Agip brand

Posted on 3, August 2015 by

MOL Group has successfully acquired 125 Agip service stations in Czech Republic and 41 service stations in Slovakia from ENI Retail network expansion confirms MOL Group’s leading role in CEE MOL Group’s retail network grows to more than 1900 service … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Hungary, Management, Retail, Slovakia

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Turkey’s leading retailer MUDO uses SAP® Business Warehouse (SAP BW) application powered by SAP HANA® to help improve reporting and to increase productivity

Posted on 14, July 2015 by

WALLDORF, 14-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that MUDO, Turkey’s leading retailer for clothing, accessories, furniture and home decorations, is using the SAP® Business Warehouse (SAP BW) application powered by SAP HANA® to help improve reporting and to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Management, Retail, Technology, Turkey

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Eni announces the appointment of Umberto Vergine Chief Midstream Gas&Power Officer and Marco Alverà Chief Retail Market Gas&Power Officer

Posted on 12, June 2015 by

The Chief Midstream Gas&Power Officer and Chief Retail Market Gas&Power Officer will then report directly to Eni’s CEO, Claudio Descalzi. San Donato Milanese (Milan), 12-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Umberto Vergine has been appointed Chief Midstream Gas&Power Officer, starting from  today. … Read the full press release →

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Neste Oil Retail Business Area Executive VP Antti Tiitola: we need to streamline our organizational structure and operations to achieve business growth

Posted on 4, April 2015 by

Neste Oil’s Oil Retail business area reorganizing to improve customer service and enhance operations ESPOO, 4-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — “The primary objective is to achieve business growth. To facilitate growth, we must be agile, improve our understanding of customers’ needs, … Read the full press release →

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Shell signs with Alimentation Couche-Tard for the sale of its marketing operations in Denmark; to be managed by Statoil Fuel and Retail A/S

Posted on 20, March 2015 by

THE HAGUE, 20-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Shell has reached agreement with Couche-Tard for the sale of its marketing operations in Denmark, comprising retail, commercial fleet, commercial fuels, aviation and connected trading & supply products businesses. The businesses will be managed … Read the full press release →

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Barco adds two new indoor LED displays to its display portfolio for retail and advertising

Posted on 11, March 2015 by

Kortrijk, Belgium, 11-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Barco, a global leader in LED technology, is proud to add two new indoor LED displays to its display portfolio for retail and advertising. Designed for fixed indoor installation in fashion retail, automotive retail, banking … Read the full press release →

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Czech National Award for Quality’s highest award in the EXCELLENCE category was won by the Albert food retail chain

Posted on 28, November 2014 by

On Tuesday, November 25, the awards ceremony for the Czech National Award for Quality took place in the Spanish Hall of Prague Castle. PRAGUE, 28-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — This year, the highest award in the EXCELLENCE category was won by … Read the full press release →

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E.ON launched new retail brand aimed at Turkish families and businesses in Germany

Posted on 27, November 2014 by

New retail brand aimed at Turkish families and businesses in Germany Düsseldorf,  27-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — E.ON has launched Enerji Almanya, a new retail brand under which it will market power to Turkish families and businesses in Germany. The Essen-based … Read the full press release →

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ELKO Group expanded its collaboration with Microsoft and now provide its clients with the new ESD system for Microsoft retail products

Posted on 20, November 2014 by

ELKO Group, one of the leading IT product wholesalers in the Eastern Europe and one of the largest companies in Latvia, has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft and now provide its clients with the new ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) system … Read the full press release →

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Zurich Insurance Group successfully closed the sale of its general insurance retail business in Russia to OLMA Group

Posted on 5, November 2014 by

ZURICH, 5-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) has successfully closed the sale of its general insurance retail business in Russia to OLMA Group. The transaction is a proof-point of Zurich’s 2014-2016 strategy to invest in priority markets, while either … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Russia, Switzerland

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