Poundland owner launches auction just over a year after £1 takeover
Gordon Brothers has kicked off a formal sale process for Poundland, hiring advisory firm Alvarez & Marsal to sound out potential buyers. Little more than a year after snapping up…
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Smyths Toys launches Belgian online store
Ahead of the opening of its first brick-and-mortar store in Belgium, Smyths Toys, the Irish toy giant, has already launched its Belgian online store. A launch promotion is running…
Leading Belgian bookstore chain launches same-day delivery from all stores
Starting today, customers of Standaard Boekhandel and Librairie Club can have their online orders delivered the same day. To make this possible, the retailer is partnering with…
Jim Beam maker chooses next chief supply chain officer
Manuel Cabañas has been with Suntory Global Spirits since 2000 and will now oversee global manufacturing, distribution, quality, sourcing and operations.
Nespresso collaborates with Softiel to launch exclusive menu pairings
Nespresso has partnered with French luxury hospitality company, Softiel, to launch a curated experience in select destinations worldwide including London Heathrow Airport. The…
Why luxury platform Mytheresa is increasing its focus on personal shoppers
E-commerce company Mytheresa wants to place greater emphasis on human interaction and is therefore hiring more personal shoppers. Technology can never replace emotions and…
Valeo Foods Reportedly Finds Buyer For Irish Division
Jacob's Biscuits maker Valeo Foods has reportedly agreed to sell its Ireland business unit to a consortium led by investor Hilliard Lombard.
BACARDÍ builds on brand, rum’s legacy
Although National Rum Month might be coming to close as August wraps, the spirit’s role in consumers’ imbibing celebrations continues to shine and BACARDÍ Rum is helping to build…
Corona, Modelo maker names supply chain lead for beer division
Alex Alvarez will join Constellation Brands after serving in supply chain roles at Suntory Global Spirits and Brown-Forman.
Copper Cane Wines & Spirits Westhoff Pioneers Collection
Copper Cane Wines & Spirits announced the launch of its Westhoff Pioneers Collection, an exclusive new line of historically inspired red wine blends.
Berglandmilch in talks over “merger” with Austrian rival
Berglandmilch is in negotiations over a possible “merger” with fellow Austrian dairy group Obersteirische Molkerei. The post Berglandmilch in talks over “merger” with Austrian…
Pernod Ricard fears the U.S. slump will last for years
The downturn in the spirits market in the United States and China is hitting Pernod Ricard hard. Revenue fell by 14.2% last fiscal year, and net income dropped by as much as 26%…