(IN BRIEF) Vodafone’s innovative drone project in collaboration with partners like Wingcopter and Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences has expanded to include medicine delivery in addition to groceries to residents of remote villages around Michelstadt, Germany. Through the ‘LieferMichel’ platform, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Science, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged 'DroLEx' (Drone Cargo Bike Express Delivery), 'LieferMichel' platform, Drone Project, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Germany, medicine, Michelstadt, partnership, Remote Villages, shopping, sustainability, vodafone, Wingcopter
(НАКРАТКО) Lensa, известен търговец на оптика в Румъния, разширява присъствието си в региона, откривайки първия си магазин в България, конкретно в София. Магазинът предлага широка гама от очила и слънчеви очила на водещи марки, като Ray Ban, Police, Furla и … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Bulgaria, Business, Healthcare, Internet & Online, News, Retail, Romania
Tagged Bulgaria Mall, Business, Carrera, Daniel Craciun, free optometric consultations, Furla, Guess, Lensa, Lucetti, new business, optical retailer, optics, optometric, Polarizen, police, Ray Ban, retailer, Tom Ford, Vogue, безплатни оптометрични консултации, България, защитата на зрението, коригиране на зрението, коригиране на зрителни затруднения, оптика, Оптометристи, оптометрични консултации, очила, Румъния, София, шоурум
(NOTÍCIA EM BREVE) A AENO, marca internacional de pequenos eletrodomésticos, expande-se para o mercado português, demonstrando seu compromisso com a expansão global. Parte do portfólio da ASBIS Enterprises PLC, a AENO já é reconhecida em vários países por sua qualidade … Read the full press release
Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Portugal, Retail, Technology
Tagged AENO, aquecedores inteligentes, aquecimento doméstico, ASBIS Enterprises PLC, aspiradores robô, aspiradores verticais, balanças de cozinha inteligentes, chaleiras, consumer electronics, Eco Smart Heater, eletrodomésticos inteligentes, escovas de dentes elétricas, grelhadores elétricos, household appliances, liquidificadores, máquinas de limpeza a vapor, PCGIGA, pequenos eletrodomésticos, PORTUGAL, red dot award, retail, Small domestic appliances, vaporizadores
(IN BRIEF) Co-op has unveiled the UK’s inaugural retail media network within the convenience sector, aiming to assist brands in accessing broader audiences and enhancing advertising relevance for its customer base. The Co-op Media Network combines the company’s in-house team … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Coop and Emmi have introduced environmentally friendly PET bottles for selected dairy products, such as milk and cream, as part of their sustainability efforts. These PET bottles are the only plastic food packaging in Switzerland that can be … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Beijer Byggmaterial, part of STARK Group, has unveiled the first phase of construction for one of Sweden’s most modern builders’ merchants, representing a substantial investment in the growth region around Gothenburg. Located strategically in Hisings Backa, near central … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Beijer Byggmaterial, Gothenburg, Merchants Facility, partnership, Stark group, sustainability, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Tobias Nieber, currently CFO of Mytoys Group, will join the Witt-Gruppe Management Board on February 1, 2024, as part of a planned transition. He will succeed Jürgen Angstmann, the long-standing CFO/COO of Witt-Gruppe, who is set to retire … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Management, Retail
Tagged appointment, CFO, Dr. Marcus Ackermann, Johann Kiener, Jürgen Angstmann, leadership, Mytoys Group, Patrick Boos, Stefanie Zühlke-Schmidt, Tobias Nieber, Witt-Gruppe
(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk is pleased to welcome Flying Tiger Copenhagen as a new customer, as the Danish retailer commits to transporting its entire ocean freight volume under Maersk’s ECO Delivery solution starting in 2024. This initiative aims … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Despite challenging business conditions in the second half of 2023, the Customer Data Platform (CDP) industry saw continued growth, with ten new participants, mostly small firms established within the last five years, focused on profile building and analytics. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Retail, Technology, Telecom, Travel
Tagged Adabra, analytics, Blendee, CDP, CDP industry, CDP Institute, CDP vendors, Cendyn, CRM, customer data, customer data management, Customer Data Platform, data analysis, David Raa, DMP, Easyence, Employment, funding, Industry Update report, marketing, martech, mediarithmics, Neodata, PUSHTech, REPORT, Susan Raab, technology
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is collaborating with Tajikistan’s largest private lender, Bank Eskhata, to enhance the sustainability of Tajik businesses. Under their risk-sharing agreement, EBRD will share half the risk on two loans totaling … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Bank Eskhata, businesses, EBRD, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, Tajikistan, Volna Group
(IN BRIEF) BBVA, with over 750,000 retail shareholders, places a strong emphasis on creating value for its individual investors who collectively hold 39.3 percent of the bank’s shares. The remaining shares are owned by institutional investors, including investment and pension … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Spain
Tagged BBVA, Financial, investment, Retail Shareholders, Rewarding
(IN BRIEF) Michelle Robertson, a long-standing employee of adidas and previously Reebok, has been appointed as an Executive Board member responsible for Global Human Resources, People, and Culture at adidas AG, effective January 1st, 2024. She has been serving in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Travel Retail is set to enhance the food and beverage offerings at Varna and Burgas international airports from 2025 as it takes on the management of the Foodservice Master Concession. This transformation will introduce new concepts from … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Economy, Financial, Food & Beverage, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Travel
Tagged Burgas Airports, Food and Beverage, Fraport Twin Star Airport Management, Lagardère, Mladen Yordanov, partnership, retail, sustainability, travel, Varna Airports
(IN BRIEF) Lagardère acknowledges that its shareholder, Vivendi SE, has unanimously approved the extension of the exercise period for the rights to sell Lagardère shares until June 15, 2025. This extension maintains the terms and conditions outlined in the public … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Travel
Tagged acquisition, Financial, investment, Lagardère, shareholder, Vivendi
(IN BRIEF) Companhia Brasileira De Distribuição (GPA) has taken steps toward a potential primary equity offering, as confirmed in a recent press release. GPA has scheduled an extraordinary general meeting for January 11, 2024, to discuss various matters, including the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail
Tagged Casino Group, Financial, GPA Plans Equity, investment
(IN BRIEF) Following Casino Group’s announcement on October 16, 2023, regarding the sale of its total equity interest in Almacenes Éxito S.A. (“Éxito Group”) to Grupo Calleja, the Buyer has officially launched the Tender Offer (Colombian TO) to acquire up … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail
Tagged acquisition, Casino Group, Éxito Group, Financial, Grupo Calleja, investment, partnership, shares
(IN BRIEF) Consumer spending in the UK saw a rebound in November, driven by early Christmas shopping and extended Black Friday sales, according to a Barclays report. Consumer card spending grew 2.9% year-on-year, although it was still lower than the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclay, Black Friday Sales, Christmas shopping, Consumer Spending, Esme Harwood, Financial, Jack Meaning, retail, UK
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Romania has introduced a new type of concept store called EasyTech, designed to enhance the customer experience and offer a wide range of technology products. The first EasyTech store opened in Bucharest, featuring product displays, sales offices, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Marketing, Retail, Romania, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Bucharest, concept stores, EasyTech, Gheorghe Magheru Boulevard, Magheru One building, retail, Romania, technology, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Maxime Saada has been named Vice-President of the Lagardère group and has joined its Executive Committee while retaining his current roles. Saada, who holds an MBA from HEC and has a background in various leadership positions, including as … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Industrial, Management, News, Retail, Travel
Tagged appointment, Arnaud Lagardère, Lagardère Group, leadership, Maxime Saada, Vice President
(IN BRIEF) Groupe Casino has announced the acquisition of CBD Luxembourg Holding from GPA, indirectly holding a 34.0% share of Cnova’s capital. This transaction will raise Casino’s ownership of Cnova, both directly and through wholly-owned subsidiaries, to 98.8%. The purchase … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail
Tagged acquisition, CBD Luxembourg Holding, Cnova, GPA, Groupe Casino, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Orange, a telecommunications company, is introducing its “Max it” super-app in Africa, combining telecommunications, financial services, and e-commerce to serve the daily needs of users. Initially launching in five African countries, Max it simplifies the digital experience by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 'Max it', Africa, Christel Heydemann, E-Commerce, Financial, Jerome Hénique, Orange, partnership, Super-App, sustainability, TELECOM
(IN BRIEF) Marloes van Kooten will be joining the Witt Group management team on March 1, 2024, with plans to succeed Stefanie Zühlke-Schmidt as Managing Director Purchasing on September 1, 2024, following a six-month onboarding period. Marloes brings over 30 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vivendi has successfully completed a major transaction with the Lagardère group, solidifying its position as a global leader in culture, media, and entertainment. This strategic move enhances Vivendi’s presence in publishing, travel retail, and experiences, while also providing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, France, Media, Retail, Travel
Tagged Arnaud de Puyfontaine, book publisher, Editis, entertainment, Gala magazine, Groupe Figaro, IMI, International Media Invest, Lagardère Group, Lagardère Live Entertainment, Lagardère News, Lagardère Publishing, Lagardère Travel Retail, Media, Prisma Media, publishing, travel retail, travel retailer, Vivendi, Yannick Bolloré
(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global leader in integrated logistics, has showcased its Omnichannel-Fulfillment (OCF) capabilities during China’s Singles Day (Double Eleven) shopping festival, supporting 56 key clients across 16 OCF sites in China. Maersk’s team successfully managed 8.15 million outbound … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Management, News, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged CHINA, Double Eleven, E-Commerce, Jeffrey Zhu, Kiko Xu, Maersk, retail, Sophy Chen
(IN BRIEF) Brau Union Österreich and the SPAR retail chain have embraced multimodal transportation in collaboration with the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG). This approach combines rail and road transport to create efficient and environmentally friendly door-to-door logistics solutions. Beverages … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) According to data from the Barclays Business Barometer, UK retailers are embracing an early start to the Christmas season, with 49% of them opting to display festive goods earlier this year to help customers spread the cost of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, Christmas season, Early Christmas Displays, Festive Sales, Karen Johnson, UK Retailers
(IN BRIEF) Europris, a leading retail company in Norway, has selected Maersk’s ECO Delivery product to make substantial reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with its seaborne logistics. The collaboration aims to align with Europris’ strategic goal of reducing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Birna Odefors, ECO Delivery Ocean, Europris, Greenhouse Gas Reductions, Maersk, Norway, Pål-Christian Andersen, partnership, Seaborne Logistics, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Arnaud Lagardère, Chairman and CEO of Hachette Livre, has announced the appointment of Stéphanie Ferran as Deputy CEO of the Hachette Livre group, effective immediately. In her new role, Ferran will support Hachette Livre’s ambitions in the publishing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Industrial, Management, News, Retail, Travel
Tagged appointment, Arnaud Lagardère, Deputy CEO, Hachette Livre, Lagardère SA, leadership, Stéphanie Ferran
(IN BRIEF) The Cameroonian “Agence des Normes et de la Qualité” (ANOR) has designated TÜV Rheinland as a Conformity Assessment Body under the Pre-Shipment Evaluation of Conformity (PECAE) program. TÜV Rheinland is now authorized to conduct conformity verification, inspection, and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has sounded an alarm ahead of this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, citing a 22% increase in money lost to purchase scams during the same period last year. Purchase scams, which involve buying products that … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Defence, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Dr Peter Brooks, Purchase Scams Surge, warning
(IN BRIEF) Bentley has introduced a charming collection of teddy bears, known as the Bentley bears, now available for adoption on shop.bentleymotors.com and in Bentley showrooms. These cuddly characters are designed to capture the hearts of car enthusiasts and collectors … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged Bentley, car enthusiasts, Teddy Bear Collection
(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced the sale of Dollar Shave Club to Nexus Capital Management LP, a US-based private equity firm. Dollar Shave Club, known for its razors and male grooming products, will continue to serve consumers in North America … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a major European logistics real estate company, has renewed and expanded its partnership with Leroy Merlin, a well-known French hypermarket chain. As part of this agreement, Leroy Merlin will occupy approximately 50,000 square meters of warehouse space … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) European Fintech leader Riverty and Germany’s renowned payment service provider, Computop, have announced the expansion of their partnership to provide accounting-as-a-service to online merchants. Building upon their existing collaboration focused on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions, this … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged accounting, Computop, Kay Dallmann, Online Merchants, partnership, Ralf Gladis, Riverty
(IN BRIEF) Zalando, a fashion e-commerce giant, has introduced ZEOS (Zalando E-commerce Operating System), a comprehensive platform designed to revolutionize multi-channel fashion and lifestyle retail in Europe. ZEOS aims to empower fashion brands and retailers to efficiently manage their multi-channel … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Germany, Industrial, International Trade, Internet & Online, Management, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged eCommerce, Europe, fashion, Federica Miselli, Isabel Rocher, Jan Bartels, Radomir Kiepas, retail, Zalando, ZEOS
(IN BRIEF) NatWest Group has become the first UK bank to introduce Click to Pay for all its customers with a Mastercard debit card. This digital wallet simplifies online shopping by allowing users to securely store multiple payment cards in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Click to Pay, digital wallet, Kelly Devine, Mastercard, NatWest Group, online shopping, partnership, Royal Bank of Scotland, Salim Secretary, UK Customers, Ulster Bank
(IN BRIEF) Google Cloud and Unilever have jointly launched the “My Unilever” app, designed to digitally connect Unilever’s factory-based employees globally. The app, built on Google Cloud and delivered in partnership with Accenture, provides factory-based colleagues with secure access to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has successfully finalized its acquisition of MNG Kargo Yurtiçi ve Yurtdışı Taşımacılık A.Ş. (MNG Kargo) and its subsidiaries, following approvals from the Turkish Competition Authority and the Turkish Information and Communications Technologies Authority. MNG Kargo, a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Turkey
Tagged acquisition, DHL Group, E-Commerce, logistics, MNG Kargo, Pablo Ciano, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ELKO, a prominent player in the technology distribution industry, has earned recognition as the “Best Retail Partner” and the “Best Customer Service Distributor” in the 2023 CONTEXT ChannelWatch survey, a widely-respected online IT reseller survey known for its … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) For the fifth consecutive year, Dunelm has supplied Loughborough University with custom Dunelm starter packs for students in need, featuring bedding and kitchen essentials. These packs aim to ensure a smooth transition to university life by providing students … Read the full press release
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