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Mirakl & Havas Announce Global Partnership to Accelerate eCommerce and Retail Media Growth

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Software as a service, Partnership, Consumer, E-commerce, Retail media, B2C, Consultant, Organization, Macy's, NBCUniversal, Growth, B&Q, Ecosystem, GMV, Sales, Mirakl, J.Crew

PARIS and BOSTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mirakl – the pioneering and leading SaaS solution to empower businesses in their digital transformation through platform innovation – and Havas – one of the world's largest global communications networks – announced a unique global partnership to accelerate eCommerce and retail media growth. Harnessing the synergies of both organizations' clients and partners, this partnership will create the most powerful independent retail media network for brands and retailers, leveraging Mirakl's unique AI-powered advertising technology optimized for marketplaces and eCommerce. This partnership will also make Mirakl's suite of solutions seamlessly available to Havas clients to sell on Mirakl-powered Marketplaces and position Mirakl as a strategic partner to help Havas clients launch and grow their marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • Unique global partnership between Mirakl & Havas will create the most powerful independent retail media network and provide seamless access to Mirakl's leading tech suite for brands globally.
  • PARIS and BOSTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mirakl – the pioneering and leading SaaS solution to empower businesses in their digital transformation through platform innovation – and Havas – one of the world's largest global communications networks – announced a unique global partnership to accelerate eCommerce and retail media growth.
  • This global partnership gives Mirakl and Havas clients the tools to take advantage of this highly profitable opportunity by uniting Mirakl's award-winning technology suite of solutions with the expertise of Havas' full-service eCommerce offering, Havas Market.
  • The strength of the network and the expertise of Havas and Mirakl combined will create a global leader in Retail Media extending the value creation for our common customers," said Philippe Corrot, co-CEO & cofounder of Mirakl.

Digital Workplace Analytics Provider SWOOP Analytics Welcomes New North American Director

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
Software, Networks, Internet, Professional Services, Data Management, Blogging, Technology, Data Analytics, Audio, Video, Human Resources, Communications, Other Technology, SharePoint, Customer success, Meta, M365, Workplace, Microsoft, Gemma, TEAMS, Coco, IABC, Love, B&Q, Conference, Boilermaker, Video game, Online shopping, Growth

It is with great pleasure digital workplace analytics provider SWOOP Analytics welcomes Gemma Saint as the company’s Director of Customer Success and Growth in North America.

Key Points: 
  • It is with great pleasure digital workplace analytics provider SWOOP Analytics welcomes Gemma Saint as the company’s Director of Customer Success and Growth in North America.
  • Gemma knows SWOOP’s digital workplace products inside and out and is passionate about enabling customers to collaborate, communicate and build connections.
  • SWOOP Analytics offers analytics for Microsoft M365 , Microsoft Teams , Viva Engage , SharePoint intranet and Workplace from Meta , focusing on digital behaviors and relationships to help customers get the most from their digital tools.
  • Gemma joins SWOOP Analytics’ North American Director Coco Molina in the US market.

With $135 Million ARR and ~$6 Billion Gross Merchandise Volume, Mirakl Celebrates Another Record Year in 2022

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Cloud, Software as a service, B&Q, Commerce, E-commerce, Yoy, ARR, Acquisition, Superdrug, Certification, GMV, Blog, Partnership, Growth, Video game, Cryptocurrency, Online shopping, Mirakl

Year-over-year (YoY) marketplace and dropship sales on Mirakl Platform increased by 49% in Europe and 47% in North America in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Year-over-year (YoY) marketplace and dropship sales on Mirakl Platform increased by 49% in Europe and 47% in North America in 2022.
  • "2022 saw Mirakl entering new markets, unlocking a record number of new customers, and offering new products that empower businesses to supercharge their growth.
  • The Mirakl Connect ecosystem continued its rapid expansion in 2022, with the number of qualified sellers on Mirakl Connect increasing by 85%.
  • Mirakl continued to expand its team of industry-leading experts last year, with global headcount expanding by 22% in 2022.

Kingfisher Chooses Google Cloud as Catalyst for Growth and Innovation

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Cloud, Growth, Heart, B&Q, Google Cloud, Digital, Engineering, Kingfisher plc, Multimedia, Artificial intelligence, Partnership, Kingfisher, Google Cloud Platform, SAP, Freedom, Forecasting, Network equipment, Video game console, Online shopping, Screwfix

Kingfisher is also one of the largest SAP enterprise users in Europe and is already migrating on-premise legacy workloads to Google Cloud.

Key Points: 
  • Kingfisher is also one of the largest SAP enterprise users in Europe and is already migrating on-premise legacy workloads to Google Cloud.
  • The partnership with Google Cloud stems from a clear alignment of product-first values, with both organisations prioritising user experience, led by engineering innovation.
  • Adopting Google Cloud technologies will allow Kingfisher to streamline its existing e-commerce platform, while experimenting with advanced testing environments at much lower cost.
  • Google Cloud and Kingfisher have already begun work together, with a roadmap to position the Group as a digital leader.

Custodian REIT plc : Asset management and strong leasing momentum driving first quarter NAV growth

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
RPI, RCF, Burger King, Risk, Quarter, Ben Massarella, Savers, Burton upon Trent, Wickes, Building society, Investment, B&Q, Board, Range, DFS, Nationwide Building Society, EPC, EPRA, Income, History, Company, Aviva, Royal Bank of Scotland, Pod Point, Energy, Bury St Edmunds, EV, REIT, Weston-super-Mare, WAULT, Lloyds Bank, SONIA, Tenant, Royal Bank, Bunzl, LTV, RBS, KFC, Commercial property, Bank, Real estate, Lease, Self storage, Audi, Poundland

This investment strategy is supported by our strong balance sheet with modest levels of debt.

Key Points: 
  • This investment strategy is supported by our strong balance sheet with modest levels of debt.
  • In summary, if interest rates continue to rise, Custodian REIT is well insulated from the short to medium-term impact.
  • Occupational demand is reducing vacancy rates and driving rental growth, both of which are strongly supportive of earnings and underpin the Companys dividend strategy.
  • We still see value in the market as recent acquisitions demonstrate and the ongoing intensive asset management of the portfolio will maintain cash flow and support values.

3D Cloud™ by Marxent partners with Kingfisher to deploy 3D visualisation, configuration, and room planning technology

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Cloud, Virtual reality, HNI Corporation, Brico Dépôt, 3D, Chief technology officer, Power, Stereoscopy, HD, Augmented reality, Partner, Digital, Kingfisher plc, B&Q, Technology, Macy's, 2D, STOXX Europe 600, Kingfisher, Video game console, Television, Construction, Alara

Kingfisher's B&Q and Brico Depot Romania have already launched the 3D room planning system in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Romania.

Key Points: 
  • Kingfisher's B&Q and Brico Depot Romania have already launched the 3D room planning system in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Romania.
  • Using the Kingfisher 3D planning and design tools, shoppers are able to explore, design, visualise and checkout in a single app.
  • "We chose 3D Cloud by Marxent because they have the tech, team, and experience to implement 3D experiences at enterprise scale.
  • Applications that run on 3D Cloud include 3D Product Configurators, 3D Sectional Configurator, 3D Room Planner with Design from Photo, 360 Product Spins, 3D Renders, WebAR, Augmented Reality retail apps, and Virtual Reality retail apps.

Kerv Completes Acquisition of Fast Growing Security, Networking and SD-WAN Integrator, Gyrocom

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Technology, Networks, Data Management, Security, Workplace harassment, Harrods, View, Cooperative, Contract, Secure Access Service Edge, Nortel, Investec, Private sector, Scout (association football), Fortinet, Acquisition, B&Q, MIT Center for Digital Business, Solution, Local government, Wickes, Dell, Customer experience, SASE, Transforming Infrastructure Performance, Security, Driver, Retail, Sales, Kerv, Gyrocom, KERV, GYROCOM

Kerv , the next-generation customer-first, cloud and digital transformation services provider, has today announced the acquisition of Gyrocom, a fast growing network and security integrator with a specialisation in SD-WAN.

Key Points: 
  • Kerv , the next-generation customer-first, cloud and digital transformation services provider, has today announced the acquisition of Gyrocom, a fast growing network and security integrator with a specialisation in SD-WAN.
  • Gyrocom will operate as Kervs specialist networking and security division.
  • Gyrocom has 23 enterprise customers and its recurring revenues are growing at over 20%.
  • Gyrocom brings important new and strategic skills to Kerv across SD-WAN and SASE in particular.

Unaudited net asset value as at 30 September 2021 and increase in target dividend

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
EPC, Galliford Try, IPO, EPRA, LED, Leyton (UK Parliament constituency), Lloyds Bank, BREEAM, DRUM, Federal Real Estate Board, ESG, DHL, Policy, Atmosphere, NAV, Lloyd, Administration, Lease administration, Royal Bank of Scotland, Risk, WAULT, Time, Income, ERV, Excellent, Collection, Company, B&Q, Board, Heat, Investment, COVID-19, LIBOR, History, RCF, Broadway and North Fountain Street Historic District, CVA, LTV, Acquisition, REIT, Royal Bank, Sale, MP, Self storage, Bank, Real estate, Lease, Commercial property, Reinsurance, Security (finance)

During the Period the Company paid an interim dividend of 1.25p per share relating to the quarter ended 30 June 2021 which was fully covered by net cash collections and EPRA earnings.

Key Points: 
  • During the Period the Company paid an interim dividend of 1.25p per share relating to the quarter ended 30 June 2021 which was fully covered by net cash collections and EPRA earnings.
  • 7 This is a target only and not a profit forecast.
  • On 3 November 2021 the Company acquired 100% of the ordinary share capital of DRUM Income Plus REIT plc ("DRUM REIT").
  • At 30 September 2021 the Company's property portfolio comprised 152 assets with a NIY of 6.2% (30 June 2021: 6.4%).