(IN BRIEF) ORLEN, a prominent energy company, has nearly doubled its retail network in Slovakia this year, with all 90 stations now operating under the ORLEN brand. Following this successful rebranding, ORLEN plans to enhance its non-fuel product offerings and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Poland, Retail, Slovakia, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged alternative fuels, Daniel Obajtek, electric mobility, electric vehicle chargers, ORLEN, partnership, Poland, retail, Slovakia, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing €15 million in PHH Group, a leading e-commerce platform in the Baltic states. This investment aims to support the expansion of PHH Group’s logistical capacity and cross-border fulfillment … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Baltic States, E-Commerce, EBRD, Florin Filote, investment, partnership, PHH Group, SMEsTamas Nagy
(IN BRIEF) DHL eCommerce has marked a significant achievement by inaugurating its 100,000th access point in Warsaw, Poland, creating the largest and most densely distributed network across Europe. These access points, including parcel shops and lockers, enable customers to conveniently … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Management, News, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged DHL, eCommerce, Europe, expansion, Pablo Ciano, Poland, Warsaw
(IN BRIEF) BBVA, the first bank in Spain to do so, has launched a new Bizum service that allows its customers to conveniently register and log in at online retailers and service providers. This feature streamlines the registration and access … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Management, News, Retail, Spain, Technology
Tagged BBVA, Bizum, Customer Interaction, INNOVATION, Online Access
(IN BRIEF) Inditex’s fashion brand, Stradivarius, is set to debut in Germany at the ECE shopping center, Milaneo Stuttgart. The leasing contract has been signed, and the store is scheduled to open in November 2023, marking the brand’s first-ever store … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Georg Jensen, a Danish jewellery designer, is set to open a new flagship store at 108 Bond Street by the end of 2023. The three-story store will cover approximately 5,000 sq ft and showcase the brand’s designer jewellery, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has extended its ‘Offers’ in-car infotainment app to eight markets, offering over 100 discounted products and services accessible from the user’s vehicle. The app is compatible with Škoda vehicles equipped with the latest-generation Amundsen and Columbus … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Industrial, Management, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged 'Offers' In-Car App, Amundsen, Austria, Columbus, convenience, Czech Republic, Discounts, drivers, Finland, Germany, infotainment systems, Poland, ŠKODA AUTO, Slovakia, Spain, UK
(IN BRIEF) Aviva, the leading home insurer in the UK, has entered into an agreement with Barclays UK to acquire its home insurance portfolio, which consists of 350,000 customers. The acquisition will support Aviva’s growth in the retail insurance business … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Aviva, Barclays Home Insurance, Owen Morris, partnership, Retail Insurance Business
(IN BRIEF) M&S (Marks & Spencer) has launched a braille gift card, a first-of-its-kind in the industry, in consultation with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). The gift card features an embossed outer sleeve with a ‘Happy Birthday’ … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group and Warner Bros. Discovery have unveiled the LEGO Harry Potter Gringotts Wizarding Bank set, the newest addition to the LEGO Harry Potter product range. The set features a highly detailed representation of the bank from … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Entertainment, Marketing, Media, Retail
Tagged Bellatrix Lestrange, Bogrod, Death Eater, Discovery Global Consumer Products, Dragomir Despard, goblin bankers, Gringotts Wizarding Bank™, Griphook, Harry Potter™, Hermione Granger, LEGO Group, LEGO® Harry Potter™, Ricbert, Ron Weasley, Rubeus Hagrid, Ukranian Ironbelly Dragon, Warner Bros
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has conducted research revealing that over 65s in the UK could potentially earn nearly £700 by selling unwanted items online. However, despite having an average of 18 items they would like to sell, only a quarter of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, Clear Clutter, Digital Eagles, Kirsty Adams, Online Marketplaces, online selling, Sabrina Grant
(IN BRIEF) Consumer card spending in the UK showed a year-on-year growth of 5.4% in June, driven by warm weather and increased socializing at pubs and bars. Spending on groceries surged by 9.5%, although shoppers remain concerned about “shrinkflation” and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Finland, Industrial, Management, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, economy, Esme Harwood, inflation, Shrinkflation, Will Hobbs
(IN BRIEF) Renewable fuel company Neste has formed a partnership with Biofuel Express to expand the distribution of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in Denmark. Biofuel Express will be responsible for distributing and selling the renewable diesel fuel, while Neste will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Management, Marketing, News, Retail
Tagged Biofuel Express, Christian Pettersson, Denmark, Martin Sebastian Agdal, Neste, Neste MY Renewable Diesel, partnership
(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Travel Retail and Inflyter have announced an expanded partnership to revolutionize the Duty-Free shopping experience. The collaboration aims to digitalize the shopping process for travelers, allowing them to browse and purchase items before their journey begins. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Management, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged digital, Duty-Free Shopping, Inflyter, Julien Debray, Lagardère Group, Lagardère Travel Retail, Lylian Vignau, partnership, Wassim Saadé
The Future of Homebrewing Has Arrived (IN BRIEF) The iGulu F1 Smart Capsule Homebrew Fermenter is a highly anticipated product that aims to revolutionize homebrewing. It combines tradition and technology to offer enthusiasts an unparalleled brewing experience. The F1 delivers … Read the full press release
Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Food & Beverage, International Trade, News, Retail, Small Business, Technology
Tagged ABV, Aibrew Brewer, apple juice, beer for days, beer lovers, beerlove, beerme, brewing machine, brewyourown, bubble, cider, cool, Craft brewers, craftbeer, craftbeerlife, drinks, German wheat Frothy, home appliances, homebrewing, iGulu, Ilovebeer, intelligentbrewing, IPA, Kombucha, Lager, modern technology, new product today, party, portable camping, smart appliances, sparkling water, stout, summer, Zhangshu
(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors and Dezeen have teamed up to launch a global design competition called ‘The Future of Luxury Retail’. The competition invites architects and designers to explore innovative ideas and experiences that will shape the luxury retail industry … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) UK fashion and textiles industry is launching a pioneering project called the “data sandbox” to promote circular economy principles. Led by QSA Partners and in collaboration with the University of Exeter, the initiative aims to establish an extended … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Environment, Industrial, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Adam Mansell, BFC, BRC, British Fashion Council, British Retail Consortium, Caroline Rush CBE, circular economy, data sandbox, EPR, extended producer responsibility, Gerrard Fisher, Innovate UK, National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Research programme, NICER, Professor Peter Hopkinson, QSA, QSA Partners, supply chain, textiles, UK fashion, UK Fashion and Textile Association, UKFT, University of Exeter, ‘Circular Economy for SMEs’
(IN BRIEF) Zumtobel’s SCENO luminaire has been awarded the prestigious IF Design Award 2023 in the Retail Luminaire/Spotlight and Track category. The discreet design of SCENO, along with its exceptional lighting capabilities, caught the attention of the jury comprising 132 … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Awards, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Retail
Tagged IF DESIGN AWARD 2023, Jörg Linden, Light, lighting, Retail Luminaire, SCENO, SCENO luminaire, Spotlight, SUPERSYSTEM tracks, Sven Scharfe, Track, Zumtobel
(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, the retail energy business of Eni, and Kraken, the tech platform of Octopus Energy Group, have entered into a strategic partnership to help Plenitude expand its presence in international retail energy markets. Plenitude will adopt the Kraken … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Italy, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged CRM, ENERGY, Eni, Greg Jackson, Kraken, Kraken Technologies, Mauro Fanfoni, Octopus Energy Group, Plenitude, retail energy
(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament and Council have agreed on a new scheme to protect the “geographical indication” of traditional crafts both in the EU and internationally. The legislation will protect the original quality and tradition of locally renowned goods … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has announced the expansion of its LEGO Super Mario franchise to include Donkey Kong, Cranky Kong, Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, and Dixie Kong for the first time ever in LEGO brick form. Four new products … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Industrial, Management, News, Retail
Tagged Donkey Kong, franchise, LEGO, Nintendo, Ole Kirk Kristiansen, Simon Kent, Super Mario
(IN BRIEF) Accenture has announced its agreement to acquire Einr, a Norwegian business consulting company specialized in high volume logistics solutions using SAP technologies to optimize the flow of products from manufacturers to consumers. The acquisition will enhance Accenture’s SAP … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Norway, Retail, Technology
Tagged Accenture, acquisition, Carsten Sachmann, Einr, electronics, Emma McGuigan, Per Atle Steinsland, retail
(IN BRIEF) Global sports retailer Decathlon has partnered with testing company SGS to adopt the EDGE green building certification standard as part of its real estate sustainability strategy. EDGE, which has built-in baselines for each country worldwide, will help Decathlon … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Retail, Sports, Switzerland
Tagged DECATHLON, EDGE, green building certification, Harry Fernau, partnership, SGS, Sintali, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo and Carrefour Italia have entered into an agreement for an ESG (environmental, social and governance) credit line worth €55 million to support the issuance of guarantees to Carrefour Italia’s subsidiaries. The credit line includes an incentive … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) GfK and Minderest have collaborated to provide better, data-driven pricing in e-commerce. The partnership enables decision-makers in both retail and manufacturing to have a comprehensive overview of current market prices and recommendations for actionable price adjustments through GfK’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Germany, Marketing, News, Retail
Tagged Antonio Tomás, E-Commerce, GfK, market, Michael McLaughlin, Minderest, partnership, prices
(IN KÜRZE) Magali Daubinet-Salen wurde zum neuen Chief Executive Officer von Casino Banners ernannt, zu dem die Geschäfte #Hyper Frais, Casino Supermarchés und Casino Proximités gehören. Sie ersetzt Tina Schuler und bringt einen reichen Erfahrungsschatz aus ihren früheren Rollen innerhalb … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Management, Retail
Tagged #Hyper Frais, appointment, Casino Banners, Casino Groupe, Casino Proximités, Casino Supermarchés, Distribution Casino France, Easydis, Ernennung, ESC Clermont Business School, Franprix, Führung, Leader Price, leadership, Magali Daubinet-Salen, Tina Schuler, Vincent Doumerc
(IN BRIEF) Magali Daubinet-Salen has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Casino Banners, which includes the #Hyper Frais, Casino Supermarchés, and Casino Proximités stores. She replaces Tina Schuler and brings with her a wealth of experience from … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Management, Retail
Tagged #Hyper Frais, appointment, Casino Banners, Casino Groupe, Casino Proximités, Casino Supermarchés, Distribution Casino France, Easydis, ESC Clermont Business School, Franprix, Leader Price, leadership, Magali Daubinet-Salen, Tina Schuler, Vincent Doumerc
(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Generali Real Estate ed ECE Real Estate Partners hanno acquisito una quota del 50% ciascuno nel centro commerciale Pep, situato nel quartiere Neuperlach di Monaco. L’operazione è stata condotta per conto rispettivamente del Generali Shopping Center Fund … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, Real Estate, Retail
Tagged Aldo Mazzocco, Axis Retail Partners, BREEAM, ECE Progressive Income Growth Fund, ECE Real Estate Partners, EDEKA, Generali Real Estate, Generali Shopping Center Fund, GSCF, H&M, Kaufland, Müller Drugstore, Munich Neuperlach, Myles White, Nuveen Real Estate, Pep Shopping Center, Primark, Saturn, TIAA-CNP, Volker Kraft
(IN BRIEF) Generali Real Estate and ECE Real Estate Partners have acquired a 50% stake each in the Pep Shopping Centre, located in Munich’s Neuperlach district. The deal was conducted on behalf of the Generali Shopping Center Fund and the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, Real Estate, Retail
Tagged Aldo Mazzocco, Axis Retail Partners, BREEAM, ECE Progressive Income Growth Fund, ECE Real Estate Partners, EDEKA, Generali Real Estate, Generali Shopping Center Fund, GSCF, H&M, Kaufland, Müller Drugstore, Munich Neuperlach, Myles White, Nuveen Real Estate, PEP shopping centre, Primark, Saturn, TIAA-CNP, Volker Kraft
(IN KÜRZE) Der Baustoffhändler STARK hat seine zweite 24/7-Filiale in Aalborg, Jütland, eröffnet. Dieser neue Standort wird es den Kunden ermöglichen, jederzeit auf Baumaterialien und Werkzeuge zuzugreifen, was eine größere Flexibilität und Bequemlichkeit für Handwerker bietet, die an engen Bauterminen … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Industrial, Retail
Tagged 24/7, 24/7 Baustoffhandel, Aalborg, Bau, Baumaterialien, Jutland, STARK, Søren P. Olesen
(IN BRIEF) Builders’ merchant STARK has launched its second 24/7 branch, located in Aalborg, Jutland. This new location will allow customers to access building materials and tools at any time, providing greater flexibility and convenience for craftsmen working on tight … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Industrial, Retail
Tagged 24/7, 24/7 builders’ merchant, Aalborg, building materials, construction, Jutland, STARK, Søren P. Olesen
(IN KÜRZE) Die MAXIMA-Gruppe, ein in den baltischen Staaten, Polen und Bulgarien tätiges Einzelhandelsunternehmen, ist der Initiative Science Based Targets (SBTi) beigetreten, um ihre Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt bis 2030 zu reduzieren. Das Unternehmen wird seine direkten und indirekten Treibhausgase … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MAXIMA Group, a retail company that operates in the Baltic States, Poland, and Bulgaria, has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce its impact on the environment by 2030. The company will reduce its direct and … Read the full press release
(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Roan Irving, le gérant du magasin Co-op’s McDonald Road à Édimbourg, a été nommé finaliste dans la catégorie “Store Hero” des Retail Week Awards 2023. Roan, qui travaille chez Co-op depuis 15 ans, est connu pour ses … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Roan Irving, the store manager at Co-op’s McDonald Road in Edinburgh, has been named a finalist in the “Store Hero” category of the Retail Week Awards 2023. Roan, who has been with Co-op for 15 years, is known … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Industrial, Management, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, E-Commerce, Edinburgh, national retail awards, retail, Retail Week Awards 2023, Roan Irving, SAMH, store manager
(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) H&M ha collaborato con l’artista 3D olandese Eva Cremers per creare una collezione primaverile alla moda per bambini che incoraggi l’espressione di sé. La collezione presenta motivi affascinanti con un’estetica digitale e comprende una gamma di articoli … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Marketing, Retail, Sweden
Tagged 3D shoulder bag, abito in jersey, abito in tessuto, artista 3D olandese, bambini, borsa a tracolla 3D, bracciali, bracelets, cappellini da camionista funky, collezione primaverile, Dutch 3D artist, Eva Cremers, fashion, funky trucker caps, H&M, jersey dress, jersey set, keyring, kids, metaverse spectrum, moda, portachiavi, set in jersey, spettro del metaverso, spring collection, woven dress
(IN BRIEF) H&M has collaborated with Dutch 3D artist Eva Cremers to create a fashion-forward spring collection for kids that encourages self-expression. The collection features charming motifs with digital aesthetics and includes a range of spring items from printed garments … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Matthias Laga, Co-founder and CEO of Casper, is excited to partner with Franklin Junction to expand iconic American restaurant brands to the European market. He praised Franklin Junction’s expertise and their proprietary processes. Casper, a hybrid delivery and … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Food & Beverage, France, Internet & Online, Luxembourg, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged AI-powered digital food hall, app, Casper, delivery, digital, diner, eCommerce, fast food, FOOD, food hall, Franklin Junction, host kitchen, Host Kitchen®, International Ghost Kitchen Conference, Matthias Laga, order, restaurant, restaurant eCommerce, restaurants, Rishi Nigam, take out, virtual orders
(IN BRIEF) Rishi Nigam, CEO of Franklin Junction, commented on a partnership with Casper, a modern-day food hall offering 100% virtual orders for takeout and delivery, to expand iconic American restaurant brands to the Benelux and France regions. The partnership … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Food & Beverage, France, Internet & Online, Luxembourg, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged AI-powered digital food hall, app, Casper, delivery, digital, diner, eCommerce, fast food, FOOD, food hall, Franklin Junction, host kitchen, Host Kitchen®, International Ghost Kitchen Conference, Matthias Laga, order, restaurant, restaurant eCommerce, restaurants, Rishi Nigam, take out, virtual orders
(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) The Co-operative Group Limited a annoncé qu’Adrian Marsh rejoindrait la société en tant qu’administrateur non exécutif indépendant et président du comité des risques et d’audit. Marsh prend sa retraite de son poste de directeur financier du groupe … Read the full press release
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