(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Mondadori Group have opened a 40,000 m² fulfilment centre in San Giorgio Bigarello, near Mantova, creating Italy’s largest logistics hub dedicated to educational publishing. Developed and operated by Kuehne+Nagel, the facility centralises Mondadori Group’s publishing logistics … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Environment, Italy, Media, Retail, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Antonio Porro, automation, bookstores, contract logistics, CO₂ emissions monitoring, direct-to-consumer, E-Commerce, Eduardo Razuck, educational publishing, fulfilment centre, inventory visibility, Italy, Kuehne+Nagel, Kuehne+Nagel and Mondadori Group Inaugurate LEED Gold Logistics Hub for Learning Materials Distribution, Kuehne+Nagel and Mondadori Group Open Italy’s Largest Educational Publishing Fulfilment Centre, learning materials, LEED Gold, logistics technology, Mantova, Mondadori Group, New Mantova Fulfilment Centre Strengthens Mondadori Group’s Omnichannel Publishing Supply Chain in Italy, omnichannel distribution, publishing logistics, renewable energy, San Giorgio Bigarello, SCHOOLS, students, supply chain, Sustainable packaging, teachers
(IN BRIEF) PUMA reported a solid start to 2026 despite a slight decline in sales, with first-quarter revenue reaching €1.86 billion, down 1.0% on a currency-adjusted basis. The performance was supported by inventory clearance efforts, which also contributed to an … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Sports, Technology
Tagged Americas, Arthur Hoeld, Asia Pacific, cost efficiency programme, direct-to-consumer, DTC, E-Commerce, EBIT growth, EMEA, FIFA World Cup 2026™, financial performance, Free cash flow, Greater China, gross profit margin, HYROX, inventory clearance, Net debt, NITRO footwear, PUMA Maintains 2026 Outlook Following Stable Start Driven by Operational Improvements and Cost Efficiency Measures, PUMA SE, PUMA Strengthens Financial Position in Early 2026 While Advancing Strategic Transition Toward Future Growth, Q1 2026 results, Retail Strategy, sportswear industry, wholesale, working capital
(IN BRIEF) Prosus has been included in LinkedIn’s 2026 Top Companies ranking in Brazil, highlighting its position as an employer that supports strong career development and growth opportunities. The recognition is based on LinkedIn data evaluating factors such as skills … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged AI, Brazil, career growth, Despegar, E-Commerce, ecosystem model, Employee Development, Europe, fintech, iFood, INDIA, INNOVATION, Latin America, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Top Companies, professional growth, Prosus, Prosus Earns Spot on LinkedIn Brazil Top Companies 2026 List for Advancing Talent and Skills Development, Prosus Recognised by LinkedIn Among Brazil’s Leading Employers Supporting Career Growth and Innovation, talent strategy, technology sector, workplace recognition
(IN BRIEF) Zalando has partnered with Wolt to introduce Wolt+ as a new benefit for members of its Plus loyalty programme, marking the first time the service extends beyond Zalando’s own platform. The initiative allows Plus members in multiple European … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Berlin, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged customer engagement, digital retail, E-Commerce, European markets, food delivery, grocery delivery, Joonas Bieneck, lifestyle platform, local commerce, loyalty program, Olga Batievskaya, online shopping, subscription services, technology partnership, Wolt, Zalando, Zalando Integrates Wolt+ into Plus Membership to Enhance Customer Engagement Beyond Fashion Retail, Zalando Plus, Zalando Strengthens Lifestyle Ecosystem with Addition of Wolt+ to Growing Plus Membership Programme
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has entered into an agreement to acquire OLAPLEX for approximately 1.4 billion USD, aiming to expand its presence in the premium hair care segment. The deal, approved by OLAPLEX’s board and supported by its controlling shareholder Advent … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Investment
Tagged acquisition deal, Advent International, Beauty Industry, Carsten Knobel, Consumer Brands division, E-Commerce, Global Expansion, hair care portfolio, Henkel, Henkel Enhances Global Hair Care Strategy by Integrating Science Led Brand OLAPLEX into Premium Portfolio, Henkel Moves to Strengthen Premium Hair Care Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition of OLAPLEX, innovation strategy, mergers and acquisitions, North America market, Olaplex, premium hair care, Product Development, professional hair care, regulatory approval, science based products, Wolfgang König
(IN BRIEF) Visa has launched Visa Intelligent Authorisation in Europe, introducing a new capability designed to help acquirers modernise payment processing through a single API integration. The solution addresses the limitations of legacy authorisation systems by improving approval rates, reducing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquirers, API integration, authorisation systems, Comercia Global Payments, digital payments, E-Commerce, Elavon, Europe payments, financial institutions, fintech innovation, Fiserv, Machine Learning, merchants, mobile payments, payment infrastructure, payment processing, transaction approval rates, UNICRE, Via, VISA, Visa Acceptance Platform, Visa Intelligent Authorisation, Visa Launches Intelligent Authorisation Platform in Europe to Modernise Payment Processing and Improve Transaction Performance, Worldline
(IN BRIEF) Maersk has opened its new World Gateway II facility in Singapore, a 1.1 million square foot fully automated distribution centre that significantly expands its logistics and e-commerce capabilities in Asia Pacific. Supported by the Singapore government, the facility … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged A.P. Moller - Maersk, Asia Pacific, automation, Chang Kee Seng, Changi Airport, distribution centre, E-Commerce, FMCG, Green Mark Platinum, LEED Platinum, logistics, Maersk, Maersk Expands Asia Pacific Logistics Network with Launch of Fully Automated World Gateway II Facility in Singapore, retail, Singapore, supply chain, sustainability, Tuas Port, Vincent Clerc, warehouse management, World Gateway II
(IN BRIEF) Prof. Dr. Michael Otto will hand over primary responsibility for the Otto Group to his son Benjamin Otto on 1 March, concluding more than five decades of leadership that transformed the family-founded Otto-Versand into a global digital retail … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged Aid by Trade Foundation, Benjamin Otto, Climate Economy Foundation, climate protection, Cotton Made in Africa, digital retail, E-Commerce, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, generational transition, Hamburg, Hamburg Sustainability Conference, HANZ, Michael Otto, Michael Otto Concludes More Than Five Decades of Leadership as Otto Group Prepares for Generational Transition, Michael Otto Environmental Foundation, Michael Otto Foundation for Sustainability, Otto Group, Otto Group Founder’s Son Benjamin Otto to Succeed Michael Otto After Era of Digital Growth and Sustainable Leadership, Otto-Versand, otto.de, philanthropy, Steidl, Stiftung KlimaWirtschaft, sustainability leadership, The Michael Otto Principle, UNDP, Werner Otto, Young ClassX
(IN BRIEF) Dr. Philipp Andrée will join the Otto Group Executive Board on 1 April as Member for Brands and Retail, succeeding Sergio Bucher, who will retire from the Executive Board but continue advising the Group as a Supervisory Board … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail
Tagged Benjamin Otto, Brands and Retail, corporate governance, Crate & Barrel, Department47, digitalization, Douglas Group, Dr Philipp Andrée, Dr Philipp Andrée to join Otto Group Executive Board as Sergio Bucher transitions to Supervisory Board role, E-Commerce, Executive Board, Frankonia, Freemans & Grattan, leadership transition, Manufactum, McKinsey, Michael Otto, omnichannel retail, Otto Group, Otto International, Sergio Bucher, Supervisory Board, Tchibo
(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has committed around EUR 1 billion in multi-year investments across India by 2030, reinforcing the country’s strategic importance to the company’s long-term growth plans. The programme focuses on sectors such as healthcare logistics, e-commerce, new energy, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Battery Logistics Center of Excellence, Bhiwandi, Bijwasan, Blue Dart, Chennai, CO2 emissions reduction, Delhi sorting centre, DHL Announces Multi-Year India Growth Strategy with Major Investments in Healthcare E-Commerce and Green Logistics, DHL Express India, DHL Group, DHL IT Services Center Indore, DHL Supply Chain India, digitalisation, E-Commerce, EV logistics, Global Connectedness Tracker, global trade, GoGreen Plus, Haryana ground hub, Healthcare Logistics, India investment, life sciences logistics, Mumbai, New Energy, Strategy 2030, sustainable logistics, Tobias Meyer
The Benelux and DACH regions have seen a surge in sporting retail deals over the past 2–3 years, driven by post-pandemic shifts in fitness and outdoor activity. Private equity firms and global strategics are actively acquiring or restructuring brands across … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Austria, Belgium, Business, Financial, Germany, Investment, Luxembourg, Netherlands, News, Retail, Sports, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged A.S. Adventure, ABN AMRO Retailer of the Year, Accell Group, acquisition, active running community, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Marathon, Anta Sports, appointment, ASICs, Austria, Basic-Fit, Belgium, Benelux, Bergfreunde, Bever, Bike24, Business Growth, Callaway Brands, Cannondale, Chain Reaction Cycles, Community Engagement, consolidation, cross-border acquisitions, customer experience, cycling, DACH, DACH region, Dam tot Damloop, deal-by-deal, DECATHLON, digital transformation, digitalisation, digitalization, Dutch running market, e-bikes, E-Commerce, Ewout Braggaar, fitness boom, Fitness Boom Spurs Restructuring and M&A Surge in Benelux and German Sports Retail Landscape, franchise network, Frasers Group, Germany, health and wellness, IMARC Group, independent sponsor, investment, Investment firm bets on the running boom as Run2Day gears up for growth, Investor Activity Accelerates in Benelux and DACH Sporting Retail as Consumer Fitness Trends Reshape the Market, IPO, Jack Wolfskin, JD Sports, KKR, KVK 58778233, leadership, leadership transition, Leusden, McKinley, mergers and acquisitions, mid-market investment, Netherlands, Netherlands running gear market, Netherlands sportswear market, niche brands, niche market leaders, Nordics, omnichannel, On Holding, outdoor retail, PAI Partners, pandemic, Perry Sport, Pon Holdings, post-pandemic trends, private equity, Private Equity and Global Buyers Reshape Sporting Retail in Netherlands and Beyond, Private equity firm backs Run2Day to accelerate digital and community growth, retail, retail expansion, retail innovation, retail restructuring, Rise Point Capital, Rise Point Capital acquisition, Rise Point Capital steps into Dutch running market with Run2Day acquisition, Rise Point–Run2Day Deal Joins Broader Consolidation in Northern European Sporting Goods Sector, Robbert Cornelissen, Roger Federer, Run2Day, Run2Day enters new era under CEO Robbert Cornelissen after Rise Point Capital deal, Run2Day growth, Run2Day Webshop BV, running community, running gear, running market, running retailer, Running retailer Run2Day joins Rise Point Capital portfolio amid rising sportswear demand, running specialty retailer, Schwinn, Sergio van Luijk, Signa Sports United, SPAC, sporting goods, Sporting Retail Consolidates Across Benelux and DACH as Investors Target Growth in Niche and Outdoor Brands, Sports Industry, sports retail, SportScheck, store network, strategic investment, Switzerland, TCS Amsterdam Marathon, United Kingdom, Wiggle, Yonderland
Rise Point Capital acquired Dutch running retailer Run2Day, marking a new ownership and leadership phase. Robbert Cornelissen was appointed CEO and co-shareholder, succeeding founder Ewout Braggaar. Run2Day operates 16 stores nationwide and maintains a strong community presence through events like … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Investment, Netherlands, Retail, Sports, Technology
Tagged ABN AMRO Retailer of the Year, acquisition, active running community, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Marathon, appointment, Benelux, Business Growth, Community Engagement, customer experience, DACH region, Dam tot Damloop, deal-by-deal, digitalisation, digitalization, Dutch running market, E-Commerce, Ewout Braggaar, franchise network, IMARC Group, independent sponsor, investment, Investment firm bets on the running boom as Run2Day gears up for growth, KVK 58778233, leadership, leadership transition, Leusden, mid-market investment, Netherlands, Netherlands running gear market, Netherlands sportswear market, niche market leaders, Nordics, private equity, Private equity firm backs Run2Day to accelerate digital and community growth, retail, retail expansion, retail innovation, Rise Point Capital, Rise Point Capital acquisition, Rise Point Capital steps into Dutch running market with Run2Day acquisition, Robbert Cornelissen, Run2Day, Run2Day enters new era under CEO Robbert Cornelissen after Rise Point Capital deal, Run2Day growth, Run2Day Webshop BV, running community, running market, running retailer, Running retailer Run2Day joins Rise Point Capital portfolio amid rising sportswear demand, running specialty retailer, Sergio van Luijk, Sports Industry, sports retail, store network, TCS Amsterdam Marathon, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) Starting in 2026, iDEAL will transition into iDEAL | Wero, marking the first phase in the rollout of Wero — Europe’s new all-in-one digital wallet under the European Payments Initiative (EPI). Backed by ABN AMRO, ING, Rabobank, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged ABN Amro, consumer protection, cross-border payments, De Nederlandsche Bank, digital payments, Dutch Central Bank, E-Commerce, epi, Europe, European Payments Initiative, European wallet, fintech, iDEAL, iDEAL and Wero Partnership to Deliver a Pan-European Payment Experience with Enhanced Consumer Features, iDEAL Begins Transition to Wero as Europe Advances Toward a Single Seamless Payment System, ING, MIGRATION, Netherlands, payment systems, purchase protection, Rabobank, unified payment solution, wero
(IN BRIEF) FedEx Express Swiss Post has officially opened its new logistics hub in Gossau, St. Gallen, consolidating operations from Wängi and Münchwilen into a single, more efficient site. The 14,500-square-meter facility, which increases handling capacity by more than 30 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Investment, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged delivery operations, E-Commerce, electric vehicles, FedEx, FedEx Express Swiss Post, FedEx Express Swiss Post Expands Swiss Logistics Network with New Facility in Gossau, FedEx Express Swiss Post Strengthens Swiss Logistics with Modern Facility in Gossau, Gossau, infrastructure investment, Liechtenstein, logistics, photovoltaic system, regional trade, renewable energy, Ron Willemsen, St. Gallen, Stefan Dries, supply chain efficiency, sustainability, Swiss Post, Switzerland, transportation services
(IN BRIEF) Viettel is partnering with Nokia to deploy the BNG-CUPS solution in Hanoi, marking the first such deployment in Vietnam. The upgrade will replace Viettel’s legacy system, improve broadband service reliability, and boost energy efficiency, with Nokia’s FP5-powered 7750 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 7750 Service Router, BNG-CUPS, broadband modernization, Broadband Network Gateway, cloud adoption, E-Commerce, energy efficiency, fintech, fixed broadband, FP5 chipset, Hanoi, IP networks, Kent Wong, National Digital Transformation strategy, Network Services Platform, Nguyen Tran Quynh, Nokia, Nokia and Viettel collaborate on Vietnam’s first BNG-CUPS deployment to modernize fixed broadband, partnership, Vietnam digital economy, Viettel, Viettel strengthens Hanoi’s digital infrastructure with Nokia’s energy-efficient broadband solution
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has upgraded its connection to India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), enabling merchants and Payment Service Providers to process payments more quickly and efficiently through new direct payment rails. The improved infrastructure gives clients access to direct … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Management, Retail
Tagged Asia Pacific, Cash Management, Deutsche Bank, digital transactions, E-Commerce, financial services, India digital economy, India payments market, merchant solutions, National Payments Corporation of India, Oliver von Quadt, payment rails, PSPs, Real-Time Payments, reconciliation, Unified Payments Interface, UPI, UPI adoption
(IN BRIEF) H&M has officially entered Brazil with a landmark launch that combined the opening of its first store at Shopping Iguatemi in São Paulo with the launch of its e-commerce platform, hm.com.br. This is the first time the retailer … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Brazil launch, Daniel Erver, E-Commerce, fashion retail, Global Expansion, H&M, H&M Brazil, hm.com.br, Joaquim Pereira, Karl-Johan Persson, partnership, Renata Grima, São Paulo, Shopping Iguatemi, sustainability, sustainable fashion
(IN BRIEF) Nokia has deployed its 400G routing technology and software-defined access network (SDAN) platform for Netplus, one of India’s fastest-growing ISPs, to expand broadband and IPTV services across Punjab and nearby regions. The upgrade enables Netplus to serve nearly … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 400G routing, Altiplano Access Controller, Arshdeep Singh Mundi, broadband, cloud-driven architecture, digital classrooms, E-Commerce, energy efficiency, Fiber-to-the-Home, GPON, INDIA, IPTV, ISP, Jivitesh Nayal, Netplus, next-generation networks, Nokia, online gaming, partnership, Punjab, SDAN, telecom industry, XGSPON
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has invested €20 million in the newly launched Spire Capital Partners Fund I, helping the Polish-based fund reach its €90 million target and focus on tech-enabled SMEs in Poland and central and eastern Europe. The fund … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Poland, Small Business, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alternative Financing, Andreea Moraru, Anne Fossemalle, Arkadiusz Podziewski, Central and Eastern Europe, E-Commerce, EBRD, equity investment, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Poland, private equity, private equity ecosystem, SME financing, SMEs, software, Spire Capital Partners, Spire Capital Partners Fund I, technology-enabled services
(IN BRIEF) Leaders from Zalando and ZEOS convened for a strategic panel discussion exploring how fashion and lifestyle brands can drive profitability amid market disruption. Key themes included a shift in consumer values toward quality and purpose, the evolution of … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Berlin, Business, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged customer satisfaction, Damien Dutheil, E-Commerce, fashion disruption, fashion industry, fashion logistics, inventory management, Jan Bartels, Kenneth Melchior, lifestyle brands, logistics, Lounge by Zalando, Maria Villablanca, off-price retail, operational flexibility, sustainability, virtual stock, Zalando, ZEOS
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