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Swisscom survey: Swiss banks are slow in implementing innovative digital services in retail banking despite its relevance

Posted on 24, October 2014 by

Although Swiss banks are aware of the relevance of innovative digital services in retail banking, they have been slow to implement them. This is the conclusion of a Swisscom survey conducted among 22 Swiss cantonal, retail and major banks as … Read the full press release →

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Pierre Audoin Consultants ranked MAYKOR as the leader amongst IT service providers serving the retail segment in Russia

Posted on 3, October 2014 by

MOSCOW, 3-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Pierre Audoin Consultants (PAC), one of the leading European-based market research and consulting companies, ranked MAYKOR, a leading Russian provider of IT and Business Process Outsourcing services, as the leader amongst IT service providers serving the … Read the full press release →

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CaixaBank to acquire the retail, wealth management and corporate banking businesses of Barclays Bank in Spain for EUR 800 million

Posted on 3, September 2014 by

• CaixaBank and Barclays Bank PLC have agreed the sale of Barclays Bank SAU, which includes the retail, wealth management and corporate banking businesses of the British bank in Spain. • As a result of this transaction, CaixaBank will consolidate … Read the full press release →

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Microsoft Corp. announces retail availability of Surface Pro 3 throughout sixteen European countries

Posted on 1, September 2014 by

Brussels, Belgium, 1-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced retail availability of Surface Pro 3 throughout sixteen European countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The latest … Read the full press release →

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Otto Group: Leading home furnishings retailer Crate and Barrel announces change in its top leadership

Posted on 8, August 2014 by

Northbrook, IL, 8-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (August 6, 2014), leading home furnishings retailer Crate and Barrel announces a change in its top leadership. Following the recent resignation of CEO Sascha Bopp, the company’s COO and CFO Adrian Mitchell has assumed … Read the full press release →

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Zetes implements its ZetesAthena in-store management solution to UK toy retailer The Entertainer

Posted on 28, July 2014 by

Brussels/ London, 28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Zetes (Euronext Brussels: ZTS) has recently implemented its latest generation ZetesAthena In-Store Management solution to The Entertainer, one of the UK’s largest toy retailers. The Entertainer selected ZetesAthena to help improve stock auditing across its growing … Read the full press release →

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Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL) the first major retail bank to introduce “bubbles” for short customer meetings of between 10 to 15 minutes

Posted on 29, May 2014 by

In light of changing customer expectations and steady developments in the area of electronic means of payment, Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL) is continuing to invest in its branch network to further enhance customer service and support, while expanding the … Read the full press release →

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Wincor Nixdorf to demonstrate new mobile applications for stationary retail chain stores at Wincor World 2014

Posted on 15, January 2014 by

Paderborn, Germany, 15-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — There’s a particular highlight waiting for visitors to Wincor World 2014: in the lifelike environment of an s.Oliver store, Wincor Nixdorf will be demonstrating the possibilities of new mobile applications for stationary retail chain stores. … Read the full press release →

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Wincor Nixdorf to acquire DATEC Retail Systems A.S.

Posted on 9, January 2014 by

Paderborn, Germany, 9-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wincor Nixdorf has reached an agreement with DATEC Retail Systems a.s., which is headquartered in Zlín in the Czech Republic, to take over its business effective January 2014. Through this step, Wincor Nixdorf will be adding … Read the full press release →

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Dutch food retailer DEEN Supermarkten to install innovative cash management solution from Wincor Nixdorf and Nokas

Posted on 9, January 2014 by

The Dutch food retailer will initially install the innovative cash management solution from Wincor Nixdorf and Nokas in 15 stores Paderborn, Germany, 9-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — DEEN Supermarkten B.V. , a food retailer that operates 65 supermarkets in the Netherlands, is opting … Read the full press release →

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Russia’s largest retailer OJSC “Magnit” announces the publication of the list of affiliated persons as of 31.12.2013

Posted on 9, January 2014 by

Krasnodar, Russia, 9-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), announces the publication of the list of affiliated persons as of 31.12.2013. Please be informed that today OJSC “Magnit” has published the list of affiliated persons … Read the full press release →

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pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank and Caisse d’Epargne Nord France Europe to provide additional €27M for OPCI PREIM Retail 1’s new shopping gallery acquisition in France

Posted on 8, January 2014 by

Munich, Germany / Paris and Lille, France, 8-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank and Caisse d’Epargne Nord France Europe (CENFE) have jointly financed the acquisition of a new shopping gallery in France for OPCI PREIM Retail 1, a fund managed … Read the full press release →

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Rivoli Group’s Eyewear Retail Stores based on the ZEISS Experience concept awarded “Most Admired Store Design” in the Middle East

Posted on 27, November 2013 by

Redesign of EyeZone stores based on the ZEISS Experience concept sets new standards for eyecare Aalen, Germany / Dubai, UAE, 27-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Rivoli Group, one of the largest luxury lifestyle retailers in the Middle East, has been awarded the “Most … Read the full press release →

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The L’Oréal group announced the creation of Group Travel Retail Division

Posted on 25, November 2013 by

Paris, France, 25-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The L’Oréal group, the historic market leader in the Travel Retail beauty segment, announced today that it is creating a Group Travel Retail Division. The new division will include the L’Oréal Luxe brands, as well as brands … Read the full press release →

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Zumtobel Group brand Thorn to equip UK retailer Wm Morrisons stores with LED lighting

Posted on 14, November 2013 by

56 stores already converted Efficient LED lighting leads to energy savings of up to 70 percent Lighting solution comprises control gear from Tridonic and 25,000 Thorn luminaires Dornbirn, Austria / Spennymoor, England, 14-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Thorn, a Zumtobel Group brand, is … Read the full press release →

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Gamesa to supply up to 285 MW of its 5 MW turbines to TuuliWatti Ltd, Finnish energy company St1 Ltd and retail cooperative S-Group joint venture

Posted on 8, November 2013 by

The agreement contemplates the potential supply of up to 57 turbines between 2015 and 2016 to various wind farms, as well as 10-year O&M service agreements. This is the second master agreement signed by the two companies in less than … Read the full press release →

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International real estate advisor Savills and US’s largest retail focused real estate firm SRS Real Estate Partners formed strategic alliance

Posted on 23, October 2013 by

London, UK, 23-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — International real estate advisor Savills has announced the formation of a strategic alliance with SRS Real Estate Partners (SRS) – the largest real estate firm exclusively dedicated to servicing retail clients in the US. The arrangement … Read the full press release →

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Savills-advised German investor Deka Immobilien sold landmark retail assets in San Francisco’s ultra-prime Union Square submarket

Posted on 23, October 2013 by

London, UK, 23-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — German investor Deka Immobilien, advised by Savills, has successfully closed the portfolio sale of two landmark retail assets in San Francisco’s ultra-prime Union Square submarket. The portfolio, comprising Apple’s retail store at One Stockton Street and … Read the full press release →

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Jaguar Land Rover UK announced record September 2013 sales with retail figures up 13 per cent YoY

Posted on 9, October 2013 by

Whitley, Coventry, UK, 09-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Whitley 4th October 2013. Jaguar Land Rover UK is celebrating record September sales with retail figures up 13 per cent year-to-date over the same period last year. Land Rover had its best ever September month of … Read the full press release →

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Russia’s largest retailer OJSC “Magnit” announced Extraordinary General Shareholders Meeting results and dividend payment

Posted on 30, September 2013 by

Krasnodar, 30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”;  MICEX and LSE: MGNT), announces the results of the Extraordinary General Shareholders Meeting and the dividend payment. Type of the general meeting (annual, extraordinary) – extraordinary general shareholders meeting; … Read the full press release →

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Sergey Galitskiy, Russia’s largest retailer CEO, named in ХIV “TOP-1000 Russian managers” list for 2013 by Russian managers association and Kommersant

Posted on 30, September 2013 by

Krasnodar, 30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Sergey Galitskiy, CEO of OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (MICEX and LSE: MGNT), has been included in the list of business leaders of the rating by Russian managers association and Kommersant Magnit CEO Sergey Galitskiy has … Read the full press release →

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Rosneft President Igor Sechin met Pirelli Chairman Marco Tronchetti Provera over discussion about Pirelli retail outlets at Rosneft’s chain of filling stations

Posted on 4, September 2013 by

04-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On September 3, Rosneft President and Chairman of the Management Board Igor Sechin held a working meeting with Pirelli Chairman and Managing Director Marco Tronchetti Provera. As part of the meeting the parties discussed the protocol of understanding … Read the full press release →

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Lloyds Banking Group’s retail banking business in Spain now part of Banco Sabadell

Posted on 24, July 2013 by

24-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — As of today (07/08/2013), Banco Sabadell is responsible for the retail banking business of Lloyds Banking Group in Spain, until now part of Lloyds Bank International S.A.U. and Lloyds Investment Bank España SGIIC S.A.U. This transaction, announced … 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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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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Interbrand “Best Global Green Brands” ranks H&M among the three most green companies in the apparel and retail sector

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Interbrand has published their latest “Best Global Green Brands” ranking. For the second time in a row, H&M is included among the 50 top brands, further moving up from last year. Among the apparel/retail brands H&M … Read the full press release →

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Home improvement retail group Kingfisher plc reports on first year of Net Positive

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Europe’s leading home improvement retail group, Kingfisher plc, whose UK businesses include B&Q and Screwfix, reports on the progress of Net Positive. Kingfisher plc launched the ground-breaking restorative business programme, which is committed to go beyond zero … Read the full press release →

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EBRD loans EUR 17M to a local retailer in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

Strengthening of local supply chain and energy efficiency investments The EBRD loan is part of a wider €29.6 million investment programme for 2013 and 2014 alone 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is supporting the expansion of Bingo, a local retailer … Read the full press release →

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Euro area retail trade volume down by 0.3% in February compared with January 2013

Posted on 6, April 2013 by

6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In February 2013 compared with January 2013, the volume of retail trade1 fell by 0.3% in the euro area2 (EA17) and remained stable in the EU27(2), according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In January3 retail trade rose … Read the full press release →

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“Intershop Mobile Commerce” Helps Online Retailers Deliver Individual Shopping Experiences on Smartphones, Tablets and Other Mobile Devices

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Online retailers rely on Intershop technology and expertise when it comes to implementing a successful mobile commerce strategy Page content, product data and marketing campaigns automatically adapt to different types of mobile devices “Intershop Mobile Commerce” is an integral part … Read the full press release →

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Intershop to sponsor the Coffee Lounge at Internet Retailing Expo from 20-21 March in Hall 3a, NEC Birmingham

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

20/21 March at NEC Birmingham, Hall 3a London, UK, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Intershop is sponsoring the Coffee Lounge at Internet Retailing Expo from 20-21 March in Hall 3a, NEC Birmingham. A key event for online and multichannel retailers with over … Read the full press release →

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Stop large retailers’ abuse, says the EESC

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Retailers’ abusive practices are hastening the decline of the agro-food sector.  A distorted market affects consumers as well as suppliers. On 13 February, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) endorsed an opinion to put an end to these dramatic … Read the full press release →

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Neste Oil appoints Sam Holmberg Vice President of Traffic Services, Finland at Oil Retail

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Neste Oil appoints Sam Holmberg Director of Traffic Services, Finland at Oil Retail 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sam Holmberg (M.Sc. (Eng.), 43) has been appointed Vice President, Traffic Services, Finland in Neste Oil’s Oil Retail business area as of 11 February … Read the full press release →

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Commission adopts a European Retail Action Plan and consults on unfair trading practices

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today adopted a European Retail Action Plan and a Green Paper on unfair trading practices in the business-to-business food and non-food supply chain. The retail and wholesale services sector is one of the most important … Read the full press release →

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European Retail Action Plan and Green Paper on unfair trading practices in the business-to-business food and non-food supply chain – frequently asked questions

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Retail Action Plan and Green Paper on unfair trading practices in the business-to-business food and non-food supply chain – frequently asked questions What are the existing challenges in the retail sector? Retailers are faced with various … Read the full press release →

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Central Bank of Ireland – Retail Interest Rate Statistics: November 2012

Posted on 14, January 2013 by

14-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Retail Interest Rate Statistics[1] cover lending to, and deposits from, households and non-financial corporations (NFCs) in the euro area by credit institutions resident in Ireland. Interest rates and business volumes refer to euro-denominated loans and deposits … Read the full press release →

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ONS Retail Sales – Barclays comment

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Richard Lowe, Head of Retail & Wholesale at Barclays comments on today’s ONS Retail Sales figures: “Seasonal weather is encouraging shoppers back into stores, as consumers pile on the layers ready for the winter months. The falling … Read the full press release →

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Tesco named top UK retailer on climate change

Posted on 20, October 2012 by

20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Tesco has been named top UK retailer for tackling climate change, based on its inclusion in the CDP’s FTSE 350 Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index for the fourth year in a row. The CDP singled out Tesco from … Read the full press release →

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How can retailers win in today’s tough markets? – Philip Clarke speech

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Philip Clarke, Group Chief Executive, Tesco Speech to the IGD Convention, 9 October 2012 HOW CAN RETAILERS WIN IN TODAY’S TOUGH MARKETS? 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Good morning. That short video gives you a flavour of life today: a world in … Read the full press release →

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Eni enters the retail natural gas market in France

Posted on 16, October 2012 by

Eni, since 2011, is the second largest gas supplier in France, with total gas deliveries of 74 TWh, representing 14% of the overall market share. Paris, 16-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Eni will sell natural gas through its brand to retail clients … Read the full press release →

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