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Kingfisher Packaging Development

The Kingfisher Packaging and Localisation Team manages packaging, artwork, instruction manuals and translations for the Own Exclusive Brand product range of a worldwide market-leading home improvement firm. We learn how it is working hard to do less.

Prime Vision Robots Help Babydump

Take First Steps in Automated Order Picking

With 134 million babies born globally in 2023[1], demand for baby products is high. This birth rate, combined with the rise of e-commerce, has forced suppliers to rapidly expand.

Mango

Strengthens its presence in the UK with more than twenty store openings by 2024

Mango's UK expansion plan for 2024 forecasts openings in London, Scotland, Northern Ireland and central and southern England. Mango closed 2023 with 60 stores in the UK, in addition to its digital presence through its own online channel and other marketplaces.

WEE Marketplace

WEE Marketplace Secures USD 10 Million Investment From Dubai-Based Firm, Embarking on a New Era of Growth

WEE, the pioneering marketplace known for its fast product delivery across the UAE, announces a significant milestone: a USD 10 million infusion (comprising Equity & Credit Facilities) from SIG INVESTMENT, underscoring the confidence in WEE's vision and capabilities. This latest investment propels WEE's valuation to an impressive $40 million.

Laurent Bakery

The Best Thing After Sliced Bread: Interview with founder, Laurent Boillon

We learn how Laurent Boillon is reinventing bread and taking it to exciting new markets.

Picadeli

Strikes new deal to boost U.S. market presence

Picadeli's expansion into the American market continues. With a new agreement with Weis Markets, Picadeli will open salad bars in the chain's stores in a dozen cities in the Northeastern USA over the coming weeks. This move solidifies owner Greenfood's presence in the U.S. food landscape.