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Nowcasting consumer price inflation using high-frequency scanner data: evidence from Germany

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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    EQS-News: HORNBACH Group delivers successfully on FY 2023/24 targets – full year figures reflect solid performance

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    Wednesday, April 10, 2024
    Online, EUR, Click & Collect, COVID-19, DIY, Bank statement, GfK, Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung

    In total, the international share of sales of HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup further rose from 51.0% to 51.8%.

    Key Points: 
    • In total, the international share of sales of HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup further rose from 51.0% to 51.8%.
    • Online sales (including Click & Collect) accounted for 12.7% of HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup’s total sales in FY 2023/24 (2022/23: 14.1%) and remained well above pre-Covid levels (2019/20: 9.6%).
    • Compared with the previous year’s period online sales declined y-o-y by 11.1% to EUR 732 million in FY 2023/24.
    • With EUR 254 million the adjusted EBIT of HORNBACH Group in FY 2023/24 came in 12.4% below the previous year’s level (2022/23: EUR 290 million).

    German Games Market in 2023: Strong Development in Turbulent Times

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    Tuesday, April 9, 2024
    Hardware, Online, Consumer Electronics, Mobile Entertainment, Technology, Electronic Games, Casino, Gaming, Entertainment, Personal computer, EA Play, PlayStation Network, Xbox Game Pass, Multimedia, GfK, PC, Climate, Nintendo Switch Online, Growth, COVID-19, Video game

    The German games market once again grew significantly overall in 2023: sales of games, games hardware and gaming online services rose by 6 per cent to around 9.97 billion euros.

    Key Points: 
    • The German games market once again grew significantly overall in 2023: sales of games, games hardware and gaming online services rose by 6 per cent to around 9.97 billion euros.
    • The data on the German games market is based on surveys conducted by the consumer panel services GfK and data.ai.
    • On the other hand, some sales expectations were not met, particularly due to this abundance of outstanding games.
    • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409611870/en/
      German games market grows by six percent in 2023. game - The German Games Industry Association
      ‘The German games market continues to grow, but a close look at the data shows just how challenging these times are for game companies,’ says Felix Falk, Managing Director of game.

    CarGurus Study Reveals Shifting Consumer Preferences as Automotive Landscape Evolves and Costs Remain Elevated

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    Monday, March 25, 2024
    Steps, EV, EVS, Electric vehicle, Data, Ford, Toyota, Marketing, Behavior, BMW, Generation Z, GfK, Gen, Car, Online shopping

    For a complete picture of the buy/sell journey, the survey also considered sentiment after the transaction.

    Key Points: 
    • For a complete picture of the buy/sell journey, the survey also considered sentiment after the transaction.
    • Vehicle reliability and costs were more important to consumers compared to prior years.
    • However, purchase rates among respondents remain low, with 8% reporting an EV purchase (up from 5% a year prior).
    • The study included a survey of 3,185 past-four-month auto purchasers/sellers of new or used automobiles: n=3,012 opt-in sample and n=173 CarGurus CRM sample.

    R. Dane Mauldin named NIQ Chief Transformation Officer

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    Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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    NIQ, the world’s leading global consumer intelligence company, today announced that R. Dane (Dane) Mauldin has joined the company as Chief Transformation Officer effective March 18, 2024.

    Key Points: 
    • NIQ, the world’s leading global consumer intelligence company, today announced that R. Dane (Dane) Mauldin has joined the company as Chief Transformation Officer effective March 18, 2024.
    • He joins NIQ from TransUnion, where he was EVP and Chief Operations Officer, and previously EVP and Chief Product Officer.
    • Curtis Miller, who held the role most recently, has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer, accountable for Strategy and Corporate Development.
    • We’ve made strong progress in our transformation thus far, including significant work to integrate GfK and NIQ and Dane is uniquely positioned to help us accelerate our plans,” said Jim Peck, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

    Dynata Infuses Top Sales Talent into Commercial Leadership Team

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    Monday, March 18, 2024
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    SHELTON, Conn., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynata — the most trusted source for reliable, accurate first-party data — today announced the addition of three renowned sales executives to its commercial leadership team in the North American region. This strategic infusion of top talent strengthens the company's commitment to client-centric growth and positions it as the partner of choice for businesses navigating the evolving data landscape and seeking a competitive edge for the future.

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    • "Dynata's bold recruitment strategy and our vision to scale the business is about more than talent acquisition — we see it as a competitive advantage and the blueprint for sustained success," Brad Brockhaug, Chief Commercial Officer at Dynata.
    • "With Don, Nancy and Courtney each bringing decades of expertise to their respective roles and our collective leadership team, Dynata is poised to continue setting an upward trajectory for the company's future.
    • Prior to Flatiron, Ziser led the Sales and Marketing teams at Wiley, driving expansion and growing the sales pipeline.
    • Courtney Griffin, Senior Vice President, MRA West, AMER, joins Dynata from Improvado, where under her leadership the Sales team grew revenue year-over-year for three consecutive years.

    Dynata Infuses Top Sales Talent into Commercial Leadership Team

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    Monday, March 18, 2024
    Courtney Griffin, Courtney, Culture, KPMG, D2C, Research, Consultant, History, Acquisition, C&I, Senior, Marketing, Investment, GfK, Flatiron School, Pinpoint, Management

    SHELTON, Conn., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynata — the most trusted source for reliable, accurate first-party data — today announced the addition of three renowned sales executives to its commercial leadership team in the North American region. This strategic infusion of top talent strengthens the company's commitment to client-centric growth and positions it as the partner of choice for businesses navigating the evolving data landscape and seeking a competitive edge for the future.

    Key Points: 
    • "Dynata's bold recruitment strategy and our vision to scale the business is about more than talent acquisition — we see it as a competitive advantage and the blueprint for sustained success," Brad Brockhaug, Chief Commercial Officer at Dynata.
    • "With Don, Nancy and Courtney each bringing decades of expertise to their respective roles and our collective leadership team, Dynata is poised to continue setting an upward trajectory for the company's future.
    • Prior to Flatiron, Ziser led the Sales and Marketing teams at Wiley, driving expansion and growing the sales pipeline.
    • Courtney Griffin, Senior Vice President, MRA West, AMER, joins Dynata from Improvado, where under her leadership the Sales team grew revenue year-over-year for three consecutive years.

    EQS-News: DOUGLAS Group sets price range for its IPO

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    Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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    The price range implies a total market capitalization of between 2.8 billion euro and 3.1 billion euro.

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    • The price range implies a total market capitalization of between 2.8 billion euro and 3.1 billion euro.
    • The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) approved the securities prospectus for the public offer in Germany and listing of DOUGLAS today.
    • With our strong business model and successful growth strategy, the DOUGLAS Group is optimally positioned in a very attractive market.
    • Through Management Equity Programs, the members of the Executive Board as well as current and former managers of the DOUGLAS Group have indirectly invested in the company.

    NIQ Empowers Clients and Partners with the Launch of Global Media Division

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    Thursday, February 29, 2024
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    Heading the Global Media Division is Lana Busignani, a seasoned professional with an impressive track record in driving strategy across various media products.

    Key Points: 
    • Heading the Global Media Division is Lana Busignani, a seasoned professional with an impressive track record in driving strategy across various media products.
    • With a wealth of market research experience, including 15 years at IPSOS leading global advertising intelligence, Lana is well-positioned to drive the success of NIQ's Media Division.
    • “We're excited to unveil our Media Division, a testament to our commitment to providing clients with the Full View™.
    • “With the launch of the Media Division under the leadership of Lana, we are thrilled to round out NIQ's suite of services,” said Susan Dunn, Chief Revenue Officer with NIQ.

    "Global Top Brands" Awards Ceremony: Global Witness of Scientific and Technological Innovation

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    Saturday, January 13, 2024
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    Experts, scholars, business leaders, and media elites from the global consumer electronics industry gathered together to witness the new trends in consumer electronics development driven by scientific and technological innovation.

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    • Experts, scholars, business leaders, and media elites from the global consumer electronics industry gathered together to witness the new trends in consumer electronics development driven by scientific and technological innovation.
    • Participating brands undergo comprehensive assessments based on industry popularity, global strategic layout, influence on the international market, and product innovation.
    • Our scientific and technological innovation focuses mainly on two aspects: the power system of the flying car and a stable and secure flight control system.
    • The presence of such award-winning brands and products in this GTB truly reflects the significant advancements in consumer electronics driven by scientific and technological innovation.