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
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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
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(IN BRIEF) Rise Point Capital has acquired Dutch running retailer Run2Day, marking a new chapter for the nearly 30-year-old brand. The company, which operates 16 stores across the Netherlands through a mix of owned and franchised locations, will now be … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Investment, Netherlands, Retail, Sports, Technology
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(IN BRIEF) Logicor has leased its 40,000 sqm logistics hub in El Pla de Santa María (Tarragona) to Danish retailer Normal, marking the company’s first logistics centre outside Denmark. The facility will serve as a key distribution point for Spain, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Industrial, News, Real Estate, Spain, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 000 sqm Hub in Tarragona, ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment, Catalonia, Cushman & Wakefield, Denmark, distribution hub, economic growth, El Pla de Santa María, Forcadell, Logicor, Logicor and Normal Strengthen Catalonia’s Logistics Landscape with 40, Logicor Expands Southern Europe Logistics Network with New Distribution Hub for Danish Retailer Normal, logistics, logistics development, mezzanine structure, Niels Katholm, Normal, Pere Morcillo, Pilar Valencia, retail expansion, Southern Europe, Spain, supply chain, sustainability, Tarragona, warehouse leasing
(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Travel Retail has opened a new 100m² duty free store at Albania’s Port of Durrës through its joint venture with Kastrati Group, further expanding its presence in the country after launching operations at Tirana International Airport. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Albania, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Travel
Tagged A.F.T.O shpk, Albania, Albanian products, Balkan tourism, Catherine Suard, duty free, ferry passengers, international brands, Kastrati Group, Kreshnik Bajraktari, Lagardère Travel Retail, Lagardère Travel Retail Albania, Lagardère Travel Retail Albania Expands with New Duty Free Outlet at the Country’s Busiest Port, Lagardère Travel Retail Expands in Albania with New Duty Free Store at the Port of Durrës, Lagardère Travel Retail Strengthens Presence in Albania with Duty Free Store Opening at Port of Durrës, maritime transport, Port of Durrës, retail expansion, shopping experience, Simon Harm, Stanislav Beranek, Tirana International Airport, travel retail
(IN BRIEF) M&S has launched its first international wholesale fashion partnership with Australia’s David Jones, offering bestselling Womenswear, Menswear, and Lingerie in 24 stores and online. This move builds on M&S’s omnichannel growth strategy—combining franchise expertise, marketplace presence, and targeted … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Australia, brand awareness, Bridget Veals, David Jones, Fashion partnership, franchise strategy, global leadership, international wholesale, lingerie, M&S, Mark Lemming, Marks & Spencer, MENSWEAR, omnichannel, partnership, Percy Pig, retail expansion, sustainable growth, Target USA, womenswear
(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Travel Retail has appointed Frédéric Chevalier as its new CEO, effective July 1, 2025. Working alongside Chairman and CEO Dag Rasmussen, Chevalier will take full charge of global operations. With nearly 20 years of experience at the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Travel
Tagged 2025 leadership, Arnaud Lagardère, Auckland, Business Growth, business integration, CEO Appointment, Dag Rasmussen, duty free, Euronext Paris, Frankfurt, Frédéric Chevalier, global operations, Kigali, Lagardère Group, Lagardère Travel Retail, leadership transition, M&A, retail expansion, Schiphol airport, travel retail
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