(IN BRIEF) UK business confidence fell 12 points to 41% in September, its lowest level since April 2025, according to the Lloyds Business Barometer, but remained well above the long-term average of 30%. The decline was driven mainly by an … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Retail, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged 31 percent economic optimism, 41 percent business confidence, 50 percent trading outlook, 52 percent price increase expectations, 57 percent output growth expectations, Amanda Murphy, construction, customer demand, domestic businesses, East Midlands, East of England, economic optimism, energy prices, global uncertainty, Hann-Ju Ho, inflation, international businesses, larger businesses, Lloyds, Lloyds Business and Commercial Banking, Lloyds Business Barometer, Lloyds Business Barometer Records Broad Regional Decline While 57% of UK Firms Still Expect Output Growth, Lloyds Business Barometer Shows Retail Resilience as Manufacturing and Services Confidence Declines, Lloyds Commercial, Lloyds Survey Shows Larger Firms Remain Resilient as Small Business Confidence Falls Sharply in September, London, Manufacturing, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, retail, rising costs, Scotland, services, small businesses, South East, South West, trading outlook, turnover, UK business confidence, United Kingdom, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber, £25 million to £100 million turnover, £5 million to £25 million turnover, £5 million turnover
(IN BRIEF) Mutares has sold Prénatal Netherlands to CEO Jochem van Bueren in a fully financed transaction that was signed and completed simultaneously. The deal covers only the Dutch Prénatal business, an omnichannel retailer with more than 65 years of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Investment, Management, Netherlands, Retail
Tagged 34 stores, automotive, baby products, chemicals, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, child products, commercial repositioning, company sale, cost optimisation, divestment, Dutch retail, E-Commerce, ENERGY, EUR 80 million revenue, external financier, fully financed transaction, independent company, infrastructure, Jochem van Bueren, Johannes Laumann, logistics, management buyout, maternity products, Moeder & Kind B.V., Mutares, Mutares Completes Sale of Dutch Omnichannel Retailer Prénatal to Existing CEO, Mutares Divests 34-Store Prénatal Netherlands Business Following Transformation Phase, Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, Mutares Transfers Ownership of Prénatal Netherlands to CEO Jochem van Bueren, Netherlands, omnichannel retail, portfolio realignment, portfolio strategy, Prenatal, Prénatal Netherlands, profitable growth, retail, retail transformation, September 23 2026, services
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and FIS are collaborating to simplify the deployment of wallet-led digital financial services by pre-integrating FIS payments and issuing capabilities into the Ericsson Fintech Platform. The planned enterprise-grade solution will combine banking, payments, ledgering, identity, compliance, cloud-native … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Internet & Online, Retail, Sweden, Technology
Tagged 131 million users, 15 years operational experience, Application Programming Interfaces, banking infrastructure, Börje Ekholm, Cloud Native Infrastructure, communications service providers, compliance, connectivity, consumer financial services, CSPs, digital finance, digital financial services, digital money, digital wallets, enterprise fintech, enterprise platform, Ericsson, Ericsson and FIS Aim to Accelerate Deployment of Digital Wallet Services, Ericsson Expands Fintech Strategy Through Collaboration With FIS, Ericsson Fintech Platform, Ericsson Fintech Platform to Integrate FIS Payments and Issuing Capabilities, financial inclusion, financial services infrastructure, financial technology, financial technology integration, fintech, FIS, government, Healthcare, identity, issuing, ledgering, money lifecycle, open APIs, Payments, payments infrastructure, platform integration, pre-integrated fintech, retail, September 1 2026, Stephanie Ferris, USD 80 billion monthly transactions, value exchange, wallet-led financial services
(IN BRIEF) Accenture has agreed to acquire McCoy, a Dutch SAP transformation partner for mid-market companies, with McCoy set to become part of Accenture Edge once the transaction closes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in the Netherlands, with offices in … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged 380 specialised professionals, Accenture, Accenture Adds Dutch SAP Transformation Partner McCoy to Mid-Market Business, Accenture Edge, Accenture Netherlands and Nordics, Accenture Targets SAP Modernisation and AI Growth With McCoy Deal, acquisition, Advance, AI innovation, Amsterdam, artificial intelligence, business platforms, business solutions, client relationships, core business processes, customary closing conditions, Data Solutions, digital transformation, EMEA, enterprise integration, Enterprise Resource Planning, entrepreneurial culture, ERP, financial terms not disclosed, high tech, implementation complexity, international projects, Managed Services, Manufacturing, McCoy, McCoy Integration Studio, McCoy to Join Accenture Edge as SAP and AI Demand Grows Among Mid-Market Firms, mid-market companies, Netherlands, Nicole van Det, operational modernisation, packaged services, PHILIPPINES, public sector, regulatory approvals, retail, SAP, SAP accelerators, SAP consultancy, SAP gold partner, SAP modernisation, SAP transformation, Smart Extensions, Smart Re-use, SmartERP, Spain, Srini Subramanian, technology consulting, Tom van den Berg, utilities
(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has launched its Native Gaming Performance Display Standard at ChinaJoy 2026, introducing a new framework for evaluating esports displays based on both technical performance and real gaming experience. The standard includes two complementary certification systems: Native … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Germany, Government, Industrial, Media, Retail, Science, Technology
Tagged ANTGAMER, BOE Technology Group Co Ltd, China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference, China National Institute of Standardization, ChinaJoy 2026, ChinaJoy 2026 Hosts Launch of TÜV Rheinland Esports Display Standard, competitive games, Comprehensive Human-Factors Gaming Experience, consumer education, consumer trust, display certification, display value chain, documentation review, dual-mode operating conditions, dynamic performance, Esports Display Experience Ecosystem Initiative, esports displays, factory overclocking, Foxconn Technology Group Co Ltd, gaming display performance, Gaming Feature Verification Label, gaming monitors, Greater China, HKC Corporation Limited, human factors research, hybrid games, image quality, immersive games, Jay Yang, Lenovo Group, MediaTek Inc, Native Gaming Performance, Native Gaming Performance Display Standard, native performance, overclocking, panel manufacturing, Product Development, product transparency, production, real-world gaming experience, Realtek Semiconductor, refresh rate, resolution, response time, retail, semiconductor design, TCL CSOT, technical testing, TPV Technology Limited, traceable testing methodology, TÜV Rheinland, TÜV Rheinland Brings Human-Factors Testing to Esports Display Certification, TÜV Rheinland Electrical, TÜV Rheinland Native Gaming Performance Certification Mark, TÜV Rheinland Sets New Benchmark for Native Gaming Display Performance, user experience assessment, visual comfort, Wistron
(IN BRIEF) JYSK has demonstrated that its Smart Store concept can significantly reduce energy consumption across its retail network, with tests showing potential savings of up to 25% per store. The initiative, tested over 18 months in countries including Denmark … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Spain, Technology
Tagged Anders Klestrup, automation, cooling, data analytics, Denmark, Emissions Reduction, energy efficiency, European Energy Efficiency Directive, Getafe Spain, heating, JYSK, JYSK Smart Store Initiative Demonstrates Up to 25 Percent Energy Savings Across Retail Locations, lighting, retail, Science Based Targets initiative, Smart Store, Spain, store operations, sustainability, ventilation
(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
Pricing in Europe has moved from an operational task to a core strategic function RGM reframed growth from “selling more” to “earning more profitably” Specialist consultancies, especially Simon-Kucher, were foundational in shaping the field Data and analytics accelerated the professionalization … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Management, Netherlands, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI in pricing, B2B manufacturing, commercial excellence, consumer packaged goods, data analytics, Diana Coelho, dynamic pricing, EPP Pricing Platform BV, EuropaWire, Europe, European Pricing Platform, governance in pricing, growth and profitability, Management Consulting, Pedro Fernandes, Pol Vanaerde, Pricing, pricing software, professional communities, retail, revenue growth management, RGM, SaaS pricing, Simon-Kucher & Partners, trade promotion optimization, value-based pricing
(IN BRIEF) JYSK has engaged all of its suppliers in setting science-based climate targets, with suppliers representing 94% of emissions committing to establish SBTi-approved reduction targets by FY28. The retailer’s supplier engagement target, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Management, News, Retail
Tagged climate targets, CSR, Ditte Revsbæk Hansen, Emissions Reduction, ESG, JYSK, JYSK Reports Strong Progress on Supplier Engagement and Emissions Reduction Goals, Lars Larsen Group, retail, SBTi, Science Based Targets initiative, Scope 1 emissions, scope 2 emissions, Scope 3 emissions, Supplier engagement, supply chain emissions, sustainability
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) Acuity Knowledge Partners has agreed to acquire Ascent, a European leader in AI-powered digital transformation services, in a deal expected to close on 30 September 2025. The acquisition will expand Acuity’s Data and Technology Services division, adding 550 … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisitions, Acuity Knowledge Partners, Acuity strengthens global AI and technology services portfolio with Ascent acquisition closing in September, Acuity to acquire Ascent in €550-strong move to accelerate Data and Technology Services growth, Agent Fleet, agentic AI, AI solutions, Ascent, Canaccord Genuity, Cloud, Data and Technology Services, data management, DC Advisory, digital transformation, DTS, Equistone, financial services, Jon O’Donnell, Manufacturing, Microsoft alliance, partnership, Permira, pharma, reinsurance, retail, Robert King, Stewart Smythe
(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has signed a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate its adoption of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, reinforcing the Group’s 2035 strategy The Energy of Tomorrow Starts Today. The cooperation will establish a modern data platform, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Investment, Poland, Technology
Tagged AI Adoption, analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, data platform, data science, digital workforce, digitalisation, ENERGY, Google Cloud, INNOVATION, Magdalena Dziewguć, Michał Furman, New ORLEN–Google Cloud collaboration aims to speed innovation and strengthen customer-focused services, ORLEN, ORLEN and Google Cloud launch AI-focused partnership to drive digital growth and energy transition, Poland, retail, Robert Soszyński, ‘The Energy of Tomorrow Starts Today’
(IN BRIEF) Nagarro has entered into a strategic partnership with STACKIT, the GDPR-compliant, German-hosted cloud division of Schwarz Digits, to help organizations in retail and other regulated industries accelerate digital modernization while ensuring full European data protection compliance. The alliance … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Bernd Schulze, Bernie Wagner, cloud modernization, cloud-native technologies, data analytics, data sovereignty, DevOps enablement, digital transformation, GDPR Compliance, German-hosted infrastructure, Managed Services, Nagarro, partnership, regulated industries, retail, SAP S/4HANA migration, Schwarz Digits, Schwarz Group, Sovereign Cloud, STACKIT, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Kissflow is strategically expanding into Germany—Europe’s innovation-driven manufacturing powerhouse—by offering its intuitive low-code/no-code platform that empowers both IT teams and “citizen” developers to rapidly automate workflows, digitize processes and harness real-time data. Recognizing Germany’s booming digital transformation in … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Management, Technology
Tagged AI, AI-powered work management, artificial intelligence, automated decision-making, automotive, citizen developers, citizen development, contextual insights, digital transformation, digitalization, Forrester, G2, Gartner, Germany, Kissflow, Low-code, low-code platform, Manufacturing, McDermott, MicroNova, Motorola Solutions, no-code, Pepsi, Prasanna Rajendran, predictive analytics, Ralf Rees, retail, technology, workflow automation
(IN BRIEF) REWE Group has chosen SAP’s RISE with SAP to migrate its IT infrastructure to Google Cloud and modernize processes across finance, accounting, and human resources. The transition to SAP S/4HANA Cloud will enhance REWE Group’s scalability, operational efficiency, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged artificial intelligence, business modernization, cloud migration, digital transformation, Google Cloud, IT infrastructure, partnership, retail, REWE Digital, REWE Group, RISE with SAP, SAP, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, TOURISM
(IN BRIEF) EY US has teamed up with Confluent to help organizations harness the power of real-time data streaming through a complete platform built on Apache Kafka®. This alliance will support clients in modernizing legacy systems, optimizing business operations, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Apache Kafka, Business Innovation, cloud data management, Confluent, data modernization, data streaming, digital transformation, enterprise technology, event-driven architecture, EY US, EY–Confluent Alliance, financial services, hybrid environments, Manufacturing, Operational Efficiency, partnership, real-time applications, real-time data, retail, sustainable competitive advantage, Trent Burns, Trent Mayberry
(IN BRIEF) Nagarro has transferred the business of Notion Edge France, an SAP gold partner known for its end-to-end SAP Customer Experience solutions, to expand its digital transformation offerings. The transfer bolsters Nagarro’s capabilities in providing customized CX solutions for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged African market, Amine Gaiji, Amit Sharma, Christian Haller, consulting, CPG, digital commerce, digital transformation, implementation, INNOVATION, intelligent customer experiences, licensing, maintenance, Manufacturing, Nagarro, Notion Edge France, partnership, retail, SAP Customer Experience, SAP gold partner, SAP S/4HANA ERP
(IN BRIEF) EBRD Venture Capital has led a $44 million Series B investment round for Nomagic, a Polish robotics company specializing in autonomous systems for logistics and e-commerce. The funding will support the company’s product development and expand its market … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Poland, Technology
Tagged 3PLs, AI, AI-powered robotic picking, Almaz Capital, artificial intelligence, Bruno Lusic, Central and Eastern Europe, E-Commerce, e-commerce distributors, early-stage investments, EBRD Venture Capital, fashion, groceries, growth-stage investments, Kacper Nowicki, Khosla Ventures, labour shortages, logistics, marketing, Nomagic, Operational Efficiency, pharmaceuticals, Poland, Product Development, retail, robot-as-a-service, robotics, sales, Series B funding, supply chain, technology companies, warehouse automation
(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) Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed a new type of wireless, chipless electronic tag designed to replace traditional single-use RFID tags. Using inexpensive materials like PDMS and carbon fibers, the tags can monitor temperatures and transmit … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Advanced Science, Advanced Technology, carbon fibers, carbon footprint, Dr. Benjamin King, Dr. Mahmoud Wagih, electromagnetic signals, environmental sustainability, EPSRC, Healthcare, microchips, PDMS, product packaging, retail, RFID, Royal Society, smart clothing, supply chain, temperature monitoring, University of Glasgow, wireless electronic tag
(IN BRIEF) Nike’s flagship store on Buchanan Street, Glasgow, has reopened after a six-month transformation led by GRAHAM Interior Fit-Out. The revamped 1,275 m² space highlights sport performance and lifestyle products, introduces the Nike by You customization experience, and features … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The CESEE Bank Lending Survey by the European Investment Bank (EIB) reveals a recovery in credit demand and supply across Central Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, driven by increased consumer confidence and improved lending conditions, particularly for SMEs. Retail … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Retail, Small Business
Tagged banks, CESEE, Debora Revoltella, economy, EIB, Kyriacos Kakouris, retail, SMEs, ‘Credit conditions
(IN BRIEF) British fashion retailer NEXT has partnered with ZEOS, Zalando’s B2B unit, to manage its direct-to-consumer online orders across most of continental Europe starting in Q4 2025. This collaboration extends their existing relationship, with ZEOS handling NEXT’s own webshop … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Berlin, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged Europe, Jan Bartels, NEXT, online, partnership, retail, Simon Wolfson, sustainability, UK, Zalando, ZEOS
(IN BRIEF) Dr. Nadja Grabenströer will be appointed CEO of Otto Group Logistics GmbH, operating under the SupplyX brand, effective December 1, 2024. She succeeds Eva Witte, who contributed significantly to the establishment of SupplyX while serving as Chief Financial … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged appointment, CEO, Dr. Nadja Grabenströer, eCommerce, Eva Witte, Henning Goldmann, Kay Schiebur, Kevin Kufs, leadership, Otto Group, Otto Group Logistics, retail, Roy Smolders
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has led a €6 million pre-series A investment round in the Estonian company Miros, marking its first venture capital investment in Estonia. This funding, which also involves Tera Ventures and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Estonia, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI innovation, Aziza Zakhidova, E-Commerce, EBRD, Estonia, Heikki Haldre, investment, leadership, Miros, partnership, retail, Toomas Hendrik Ilves
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a $200 million loan to Turkish retailer A101 to support its sustainability efforts. The loan will help A101 reduce energy consumption, install solar panels, and expand its store … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Türkiye, United Kingdom
Tagged A101, Dilara Sarı, EBRD, Osman Yilmaz, partnership, retail, sustainability, Turkey, Wojtek Boniaszczuk
(IN BRIEF) A recent report by ABN AMRO reveals the significant impact of consumer goods production—specifically trainers, sofas, and smartphones—on global biodiversity, resulting in the destruction of wildlife habitats equivalent to nearly two-thirds the size of the Netherlands annually. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Commodities, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged ABN Amro, biodiversity, Henk Hofstede, retail, smartphones, Sofas, sustainability, trainers
(IN BRIEF) SUEZ has made a strategic investment in French start-up Purple Alternative Surface, aiming to expand its production of permeable paving solutions made from non-recycled plastic waste. With SUEZ’s support, Purple will increase its production capacity to 200,000 m² … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities
Tagged 2024 projects, ADEME, circular economy, construction industry, Cravanche, energy transition, environmental innovation, France, French Environment and Energy Management Agency, greenhouse gas emissions, modular pavements, non-recycled plastic waste, parking lots, permeable paving, plastic recycling, public works, Purple Alternative Surface, retail, soil sealing, SUEZ, sustainable solutions, venture capital, wind turbine blades
(IN BRIEF) Austrian retailer BILLA provided free packed lunches to 44 Ukrainian children from Kharkiv and Odessa during their holiday in Austria, organized by Österreichische Kinderfreunde in collaboration with the Ukrainian Embassy. The children, who spent time in Carinthia and … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Ukraine
Tagged Austria, BILLA, Daniela Gruber-Pruner, Free Meals, Ludmil Krastev, partnership, retail, REWE International, sustainablity, Ukrainian children
(IN BRIEF) Marel has unified its Retail and Food Service Solutions (RFS) and Fish divisions under the leadership of Jesper Hjortshoj to streamline operations and enhance customer value. Jesper, who has been with Marel for 18 years, will also continue … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Iceland, Industrial, Management, News, Retail
Tagged appointment, Arni Sigurdsson, Fish Divisions, Food Service Solutions, Jesper Hjortshoj, leadership, Marel, Olafur Sigurdarson, retail
(IN BRIEF) The August bank holiday is expected to bring a significant boost to the UK’s retail and hospitality sectors, with a forecasted 15% increase in sales, contributing an additional £600 million to the economy. This uplift is based on … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged August Bank Holiday, Colin Grieves, Experian, Hospitality, Ireland, partnership, retail, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), along with private equity firms CEECAT Capital and Morphosis Capital, has made a significant investment in the Romanian discount food retailer La Cocos. The €10 million equity investment will help … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Romania, United Kingdom
Tagged CEECAT Capital, EBRD, expansion, investment, Iulian Nica, La Cocos, Morphosis Capital, partnership, retail, Romania, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Sainsbury’s has partnered with NCR Voyix in a seven-year agreement to enhance its shopping experience and support its business strategy. The partnership involves upgrading 22,500 checkouts with advanced NCR Voyix technology, including AI-powered self-checkout systems and real-time analytics. … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, Clodagh Moriarty, Eric Schoch, NCR Voyix, partnership, retail, Sainsbury, shopping, sustainability, technology, USA
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Casino Group have renewed their 20-year strategic partnership to supply over 1,000 service stations in France, effective October 1, 2024, for five years. The agreement involves Casino providing food products and essential items to TotalEnergies stations, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) TAKKT has strengthened its resilience in the first half of 2024 by increasing its gross profit margin to 40.5% and streamlining cost structures, resulting in a slight increase in free cash flow to €25.6 million. Despite a 17.7% … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail
Tagged Andreas Weishaar, economy, Financial, investment, Maria Zesch, resilience, retail, TAKKT
(IN BRIEF) Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, has announced a significant partnership with Extell Development Company to invest in 570 Fifth Avenue, a new mixed-use office and retail tower in New York City. This strategic move marks … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail
Tagged Extell Development Company, Fifth Avenue, Gary Barnett, IKEA, Ingka Group, Ingka Investments, New York City, partnership, Peter van der Poel, retail, shopping
(IN BRIEF) Kingfisher announces the launch of a home improvement e-commerce marketplace at Castorama France, marking another milestone in its marketplace expansion strategy. With over 500,000 new products from third-party merchants, Castorama customers will enjoy a sevenfold increase in product … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Castorama France, eCommerce, home improvement, Kingfisher, Marc Vicente, marketplace, Mirakl, partnership, retail, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Sainsbury’s, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, has introduced a dedicated ‘Best of British’ page on its groceries website, showcasing over 450 100% British-sourced grocery items. This initiative aims to make it easier for customers to find and purchase … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom, along with partners ServiceNow and Cisco, will showcase innovative retail solutions at the EuroCIS trade fair in Düsseldorf. These solutions, including “Instore Task Management” and “Law Monitoring,” aim to streamline operations and ensure compliance with evolving … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Marketing, Retail, Technology, Telecom
Tagged AI, artificial intelligence, Cisco, Deutsche Telekom, EuroCIS 2024, EuroCIS trade fair, Instore Task Management, retail, SaaS, ServiceNow, smart retail, T-System, trade fair
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