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MK Illumination Acquires AM Experience Group: A Strategic Move For Diversification And Growth In Iberia

MK Illumination, the global leader in festive decorative lighting, headquartered in Innsbruck, Austria, has announced the successful acquisition of 100% of the capital of AM Experience Group. This strategic move, finalized on January 30, represents a significant achievement for MK Illumination, positioning the company for enhanced diversification and business growth in the Iberian region.

credit: Mango

Mango pushes ahead with international expansion

Spanish clothing manufacturer Mango was founded 40 years ago in Barcelona. This year, the company wants to push ahead with its global expansion – despite the economic uncertainties that have severely affected other players in the clothing industry.

credit: Kaufland

“For Us, Service Means Clarity, Efficiency, and Simplicity”

For a major international player like Kaufland, maximum customer orientation means continuously increasing the efficiency of the shopping experience for customers who know what they want and providing support to customers who are undecided – and creating physical and digital spaces in which to meet and exchange ideas. Angelus Bernreuther, Head of IR at Kaufland Stiftung & Co. KG, explains how Kaufland uses technology to personalize its stores and individually address customers.

Jens Hausmann, Managing Director Groß & Partner (left), and Christian Funk, CEO, Compass Group Germany (right) /// credit: Groß & Partner

Frankfurt Is To Get A Grandiose Food Hall

The Compass Group has been won as the operator of the Foodhall in the new FOUR Frankfurt city quarter. Food Affairs GmbH, a company of Compass Group Deutschland GmbH, intends to curate the approximately 3,000 sq m space according to international standards and develop it into one of Frankfurt’s top food addresses.

Designer Outlet Kraków forges ahead: open shell to be finished by March

The construction of Designer Outlet Kraków is at an advanced stage, with the building reaching the open shell phase. Located in Kraków’s city center at one of the most popular arteries in the city, Designer Outlet Kraków will benefit from a catchment area of almost 5 million inhabitants and a great tourism potential. The opening is planned for spring 2025.

Manuela Lindlbauer, Owner of Lindlpower Personalmanagement. /// credit: Lindlpower Personalmanagement

Focus on People – How Attractive Is It to Work in Retail?

The labor market situation in the European retail sector has continued to worsen. Meanwhile, companies are under increasing financial pressure, consumer sentiment is declining, and online retail is gaining strength, explains Manuela Lindlbauer, Owner of Lindlpower Personalmanagement. A perfectly legitimate question remains: Why would anyone consider a job in retail today? Urgent solutions are needed when it comes to HR policy in retail, or are AI and robotics the answer?

credits: EVATRIFFT/JOST GANTAR/FLORIAN STÜRZENBAUM/SES

FIRST AND FOREMOST OUR FOCUS IS ON CUSTOMER RELEVANCE

“We are firmly committed to continuously raising the level of our malls,” says Christoph Andexlinger. The SES CEO explains why reliability and the continuous development of quality and offers are the best paths forward and why the industry urgently needs to work together to present shopping centers as places that provide attractive working conditions and benefits, which, in fact, they are.

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Sentiment of European consumers

In general, European consumers have not changed their purchasing habits significantly in the past year, but have remained the same throughout the year.

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