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#Belgium More items on the shelves, more orders to be dispatched: the end-of-year festivities are boosting the business of many retailers. To cope with this, a large number of positions are available throughout Wallonia...........https://lc.cx/hJRM0t #employment #governance #localdevelopment

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𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 (>$𝟮𝟱𝗯𝗻) & 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗠𝗖𝗚 𝗠&𝗔 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 (𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 & 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 total 𝗙𝗠𝗖𝗚 𝗠&𝗔 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲!) Some could understand the rationales (complementary category & geographic footprint, at scale assets on savoury snacks) with significant potential synergies that would accelerate Mars journey into Snack This deal would be especially a good entry point into savoury snack that is the most attractive Snack category (largest, fastest growing, more profiable) with also a huge premium for scale. PepsiCo will appreciate And Mars has certainly both the balance sheet & the ownership structure to get this done But this transaction will have to beat the odds considering how difficult it is to deliver a return on mega deals (EV>$10bn) with most that ended up destroying shareholder value at scale in the FMCG industry over the last 15 years For more information, cf. our last M&A publication: 𝗙𝗠𝗖𝗚 𝗖𝗘𝗢𝘀: 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟮-𝟮𝟮 𝗠&𝗔 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗠&𝗔 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗠𝗖𝗚 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 https://lnkd.in/e_M7wisr Companies rarely die from starvation but rather from indigestion Time will tell for Mars Exciting times ahead 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘂𝘀: FF&A solves the most complex strategic problems of the world largest FMCG companies across Corporate Strategy, Organic Growth, Digital RTM (Ecommerce, DTC and EB2B) and M&A. 14 out of the world 20 largest FMCG companies are repeat Clients To access all our thought leadership, follow us & subscribe to our FMCG CEO newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ea4gy65y #fmcg #cpg The Coca-Cola Company Nestlé PepsiCo Mondelēz International Kraft Heinz Unilever Ferrero The Hershey Company Lindt & Sprüngli Kellanova WK Kellogg Co https://lnkd.in/eP_9dqnN

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In 2023, French delicatessen salad producer Groupe Pierre Martinet integrated Japet’s back exoskeleton into their warehouse operations. Their mission? To relieve the strain on their order pickers' backs from handling 300 boxes hourly and enduring uncomfortable postures in narrow aisles. With the only motorized back exoskeleton that preserves employees' backs during all movements, they found the perfect solution that meets their workplace requirements. 🦾 Japet is thrilled to share Pierre Martinet's top tips for a successful exoskeleton project: 1️⃣ Comprehensive Workstation Analysis: Understand the strain on the body and choose solutions tailored to workplace requirements. 2️⃣ Testing in Real Working Conditions: Ensure that the exoskeleton meets user expectations and performs well in actual working conditions. 3️⃣ Seamless integration: Benefit from dedicated support by the manufacturer for a smooth rollout and high employee acceptance in the long term. Watch the full video to learn more about the order pickers’ experience before and after integrating the exoskeleton: https://lnkd.in/ejmp4f8u Interested in boosting health and safety with the Japet.W+ in your warehouse? Contact us today to learn more! #Japet #Exoskeleton #Logistics #WorkplaceSafety

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The Bordeaux En-Primeur 2023 campaign is proving very exciting with some serious price cuts from last year. ‘Super Second’ Ch Leoville Las Cases is one of the showstoppers with a 40% price cut. Another great catch is Château Pontet-Canet, now 27% cheaper and receiving an average of 98.3 points. For serious collectors, Ch. Lafite Rothschild from Les Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite is also very attractive down by 32%. Liv-ex said, ‘At this price, the 2023 vintage is one of the best value (Lafite Rothschild) on the market.’   Read more with our blog. https://lnkd.in/gefCivN4

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Carrefour Italia is implementing a recovery strategy focused on franchising expansion and its 'Act for Food' programme. Carrefour Italia CEO, Christophe Rabatel, expects the store network to be fully franchised within four years. #Italy #retail #food #franchise #organic https://lnkd.in/e9SgSrv5

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We are excited to share the news of our extended lease agreement with Auchan Retail Polska, the French-owned retail giant. The agreement covers a total space of 𝟰𝟲,𝟯𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝗾𝗺 – comprising 43,790 sqm of warehouse and 2,450 sqm of office space at Logicor Mszczonów where Auchan occupies the entire Building No. 4. As part of our commitment to customized solutions, Logicor has enhanced the building’s energy efficiency and refreshed its office and social areas. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗠𝘀𝘇𝗰𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘄? 📍 Strategic location close to major transport routes (A2 and S8) ✔️ State-of-the-art facilities spanning six buildings with a total area of nearly 217,000 sqm 👷🏻‍♂️ Versatile design tailored for logistics and light manufacturing More info: https://lnkd.in/dRWNPTgc Michał Ptaszyński Anna Mazepa Piotr Mikołaj Czaplicki Piotr Dopierala Karol Gajewski

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Skechers Expands European Distribution Center to Boost Growth in Liège Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/gq4RRAa2 “Over nearly three decades of business in Europe, Skechers has established strong brand awareness and enthusiastic support for our innovative comfort technologies. The demand in EMEA for our product across channels and regions led to a 30 percent sales increase in the third quarter of 2024.” — David Weinberg, Chief Operating Officer at Skechers “Our planned 200,000-square-meter, state-of-the-art logistics center in Belgium will allow us to increase the volume of goods shipped to meet our expected demand in the coming decade while substantially improving efficiencies—a win for consumers, customers and our workforce.” — Paul Galliher, Senior Vice President of Global Distribution at Skechers “Skechers has been a valuable partner in Wallonia since 2002, and its announcement to relocate its European distribution center to Liège confirms Wallonia's status as a major logistics hub in Europe. This is also good news for the economic development of our region and is expected to create direct and indirect jobs.” — Minister HE Pierre-Yves Jeholet, Minister of Economics at Wallonia #SoRNews

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French biscuit maker Maison Duprez secures investment from Unigrains Maison Duprez manufactures and distributes biscuits and confectionery under regional brands including Eugène Blond, Confiserie Afchain and Isidore Penven.

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Customers rate many of your stores at 4.7 ⭐ while some always stubbornly remain at 4.1 ⭐? It's quite common for brands with a lot of stores. It is not your Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). On the contrary, it is a measure of how well each store follows the SOP. That is why you need a Daily Store Opening checklist software. Get our guide on what goes into a good Daily Store Opening checklist! Make Compliance Great Again! #retailsoftware #storeopening #compliance #retail

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 Autumn is fast approaching, and with it new opportunities for retail! 🍂   With the arrival of the new season, the bright colours of summer give way to the warm hues of autumn. At EasyPicky, we're celebrating this time of transition and the many opportunities it offers to innovate and energise the retail sector. 🛍️   Autumn also marks the arrival of new collections in shops. The shelves are changing, and that means new stocktaking. Thanks to our solution, your sales teams can manage these changes more efficiently, while facilitating negotiations with department managers.   Curious to find out more about how you can boost your productivity this season? 👉🏻https://easypicky.com/en/   #IA #Retail #Autumn #Innovation #Productivity #IAforRetail

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💥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫'𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲? 💡 Carrefour, the retailer owning 19,9% of MS and 2 883 stores in France, is targeting innovation to improve the customer experience and the purchasing power of French people. 💬 "Carrefour must be the brand of innovation," says executive director Alexandre de Palmas. He calls on his suppliers to join this ambitious vision. 🎯 Customer experience is at the heart of Carrefour's strategy, with a focus on new products to make stores more attractive. 🏅 As a partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Carrefour invites its partners to join this initiative quickly ⏰ "Those who want in, hurry up," warns the retailer. The first to arrive will have the opportunity to become privileged partners. 🔍 Carrefour is showing great ambition for 2024 by allocating more space to innovations, with a demand for more shelves and shelf space. 🛒 This approach is in line with Carrefour's desire to promote the purchasing power of the French, with lower prices on 500 everyday products. And you, what do you think of Carrefour's strategy to engage its suppliers in driving innovation? Tell us in the comments! 👍 If you enjoy the news, don’t forget to ✨ 𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆 & 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 ✨   ➡️ For further articles, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eUcpVQeq   #GreenSeedGroup #GreenSeedFrance #EnterFrenchRetail #InternationalFoodExpert #MarketingandSales #FoodMarket #FoodExpert #Carrefour #Innovation #CustomerExperience

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JYSK introduces plastic covers: Set to save 920 tonnes of plastic annually 📦 JYSK continues efforts to become more sustainable. Therefore, it’s goodbye to top plastic foil on pallets, saving 920,000 kilograms of plastic annually. ♻ The change has already been made at most of JYSK’s distribution centres, and a smart replacement has been found. 💬 “It’s a step towards a more sustainable future for JYSK. Until now, we have put top plastic on all the pallets, but thanks to optimisation, it’s no longer needed that often. So, we’ve come up with a reusable cover for stores that may need it,” says Michael Bach Olesen, Retail Operational Manager at JYSK. The purpose of the top plastic was to protect the goods from the weather, but most of the pallets go straight into storage at the stores. In rare cases, the pallets may need to be outside for a while, and here the stores may use the new covers.🌧 To ensure they are easy to use, a workgroup consisting mainly of retailers from different countries worked on a smart design. Selected stores then tested the covers. 755 JYSK stores have already received their new covers, while an additional 100 stores have placed orders to get theirs. 🛒 In addition to being gentler to the environment, the change will also result in financial savings. And as a bonus, the new initiative is also more efficient for those working at the distribution centres. 🚛 💬 “It saves them time and that makes for a better work environment which is always a win,” says Michael. #proudtobeJYSK #environment #recycle #saving #plastic

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On The Pass Hot Spot x Guillaume Thomas + Andrew Weir of Martingale Cognac Are you familiar with the three key tiers in Cognac production? These include the distillers, the grape growers, and those who age the eau-de-vie. In Cognac, it’s quite uncommon for a single brand to oversee every aspect of the process—growing grapes, distilling, and aging. However, our next guests are doing just that. Some might even say this challenger Cognac brand has been a century in the making. Our next guests, Guillaume Thomas and Andrew Weir, co-founders of Martingale Cognac, are no strangers to the spirits industry. Guillaume spent nearly a decade at Pernod Ricard as Chief Financial Officer for North America. He also comes from a family that has been producing Cognac since 1920. Andrew, on the other hand, worked for William Grant & Sons and also held a leadership role at Pernod Ricard, spearheading Aberlour Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Despite their impressive pedigrees and deep industry knowledge, nothing quite prepares you for the challenges of start-up life—especially in a time as turbulent as this, and in a category that is navigating its own set of challenges. Guillaume’s family at Maison Thomas, who have been growing grapes, distilling, and aging Cognac since 1920, are no strangers to change. They’ve endured numerous economic and political storms over the last century. And yet, despite their long history, they’ve never had their own brand—until now. Martingale, the French term for “doubling down,” perfectly embodies the vision of Guillaume, Andrew, and the entire team. They are doubling down on the Cognac category with an exciting new offering that strikes an exquisite balance of complexity and smoothness. Listen now to Episode 117 w/ Guillaume and Andrew: Apple: https://lnkd.in/gWW7e7gu Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gWZigd4i 🎧 On The Pass is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with our host Gabriel Ornelas today. #OnThePass Special Thanks to Autumn Lewis Ana Calle Dylan Agajanian and the entire Martingale Cognac team!

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🇮🇹 Discounter market share will grow Discount Retail Chain Lidl Italy CEO, Massimiliano Silvestri, believes discount stores are poised to expand their market share in the coming decade significantly. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3AGmS8i #smartdiscount #lidl #italy #growth #development #investments #marketshare #drc #discount #retail #consulting #discountretail #discountretailconsulting #retailconsulting #google

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Europa Property’s Retail Guide for MAPIC is out, containing a market view from Mitiska REIM’s Managing Partner and Managing Director for Poland, Sylvie Geuten - Carpentier. In the guide, Sylvie says: “As consumers have become progressively time-poor and at the same time value-orientated, their selection of retail channels has been increasingly based on either experience or convenience. “An ongoing trend the pandemic really brought to the fore is that of convenience – as consumers have become more purpose-driven in their shopping they have increasingly been choosing retail parks for their needs-based essential spending. Retail parks sited on easily accessible locations which offer supermarkets for daily groceries in combination with complementary, often value-oriented stores as well as essential services, have remained a strong performing sector of the retail market. “We have continued to see strong tenant demand both in CEE and across our European markets, with retail brands attracted to the convenient locations, affordable buildings, flexible design and sustainable solutions offered by retail parks. The resilience of retail parks has now been proven across a range of economic conditions, and we are seeing significant interest from investors for high-quality retail park assets that have completed our value-add and development programs.” To access the full guide, please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/dU-uiN3F EuropaProperty.com #MAPIC2024 #conveniencerealestate #retailparks #lightindustrial #SME #urbanlogistics #selfstorage #esg

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🚀 Success Story: METRO France As France’s leading foodservice supplier, METRO France offers restaurateurs and shopkeepers a comprehensive range of food products, from ultra-fresh to dry goods, with related equipment and services. Customer data is a critical asset for the brand. Elements of B2B data are varied and complex, and can include the company registration number, legal business name, manager’s name, and postal address. However, checking them while opening an account and creating a METRO card is essential for identifying any profile that is not authorized to buy from a wholesaler. 🔍 Since 2019, METRO has implemented a data quality solution to validate B2B information in real-time during METRO card creation, enhancing its compliance. 🎯 Challenges, solutions and results? Read the full success story. ⬇️ EN : https://lnkd.in/eyUBW8R6 FR : https://lnkd.in/edwHRkvG Thanks to Roland Blanchemain for sharing his experience and success story with us! #SuccessStory #DataQuality

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