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Apr302025 by FWMNo Comments

Lena Julle: Inter IKEA Group’s new Chief Sustainability Officer

30 April 2025-Lena Julle will take on the role as Inter IKEA Group’s Chief Sustainability Officer, effective 1 May, 2025. Lena has been serving as the Acting CSO since September 2024, while also being the Sustainability Manager at IKEA Range, leading and contributing to the development of sustainable products and solutions for IKEA customers around the world to enable healthy, affordable and low-impact everyday life. With over 30 years experience at IKEA, Lena has been instrumental in advancing the IKEA climate, circularity and the overall sustainability agenda. “The IKEA goal – to be more affordable, accessible, and sustainable, especially for those with limited budgets – resonates deeply with me since I began my journey at IKEA. Creating smart, well-designed, functional products...

Mar312025 by FWMNo Comments

The Destination by Hyatt brand debuts in Canada with Hotel X Toronto

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The 404-room hotel, part of the Classics portfolio, further expands Hyatt's brand presence in CanadaCHICAGO (March 31, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Princes Gates Hotel Limited Partnership are proud to announce Hotel X Toronto will join the Destination by Hyatt brand, marking the brand’s entrance into Canada. This milestone entrance into Hyatt’s Classics portfolio marks an exciting evolution for the hotel, further strengthening its identity as Toronto's premier urban resort. In the last 10 years, Hyatt has quintupled its brand presence in Canada, demonstrating its commitment to the region.Nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario, Hotel X Toronto offers a serene escape just minutes from the heart of downtown. The hotel features a year-round heated rooftop pool with p...

Nov252024 by FWMNo Comments

We are aware that this path will demand a great deal from many people, especially because we will have to cut a large number of jobs over the coming years in order to become more competitive.”-CEO Dennis Grimm

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25.11.2024 19:00thyssenkrupp Steel presents key points for future industrial conceptLowering the operating point to a dispatch level of 8.7 to 9.0 million metric tons. Further processing site in Kreuztal-Eichen to be closed. The aim is to cut around 5,000 jobs by 2030 through adjustments in production and administration, while a further tranche of 6,000 jobs is to be transferred to external service providers or shed through the sale of business activities. Reduction in personnel costs by an average of ten percent in the coming years to a competitive cost level. Future concept forms the basis for discussions with employee representatives, the preparation of the business plan, and the restructuring expert report in the form of the IDW S6, a standard published by t...

Nov202024 by FWMNo Comments

Resonance Consultancy Reveals the World’s Best Cities for 2025

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The global place branding advisor today announced the planet’s 100 top-performing cities in their 10th annual World's Best Cities Report, developed in partnership with Ipsos. London tops the ranking for a 10th year in a row, while 36 U.S. cities make the Top 100, the most of any country, with Canada a distant second with six cities. LONDON, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Resonance is a leading advisor in place strategy, place branding, and place marketing, and its annual World's Best Cities rankings quantify and benchmark the relative quality of place, reputation and competitive identity of the planet’s metropolitan areas with a metro population of 1M or more.The Best Cities data is lauded as one of the world's most thorough annual city rankings, based on original methodology that ...

Nov162024 by FWMNo Comments

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A HISTORIC PROPERTY IN NEW YORK’S VILLAGE

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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- /NYR.com// -- Greenwich Village originally was a sleepy village outside of New York City. Rich New Yorkers who wanted to escape the growing city moved there to relax. This was in 1820, when only the most southern part of Manhattan was occupied. Today, the "Village" is one of the most desirable parts of Manhattan, surrounded by Tribeca, Soho, and Chelsea, and a quiet oasis in one of the most vibrant commercial centers of the world. Google, Disney, and Facebook built their headquarters within walking distance, and executives from these companies now love to make the Village district their home. The demand for rentals and sales has skyrocketed as new property cannot be built in this protected historic district. CREDIT:New Yor...

Sep282024 by FWMNo Comments

CM Siddaramaiah Launches Walgo Infra’s 5G and Data Services at Mysore Medical College Centenary Celebrations

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Mysore, September 28, 2024 : In a significant development, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated Walgo Infra's 5G network and data services at the Mysore Medical College as part of the institution's centenary celebrations. This prestigious project was launched in the presence of esteemed guests, including No.1 Sridhar Rao, the CEO and MD of Walgo Infra, Medical Education Minister Sharan P. Prakash, Sujatha Rathod - Director of Medical Education, Dr. K.R. Dakshayani - Dean of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI), and various other dignitaries.Walgo Infra, the Hyderabad-based technology company, has brought its cutting-edge 5G and data services to the Mysore Medical College campus, ensuring that students, staff, and patients have access to the fastest internet connecti...

Jul52024 by FWMNo Comments

Malabar Gold & Diamonds Strengthens Presence in the UK, Opens 2nd Showroom at Leicester

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaJul 04, 2024 16:17 ISTMalabar Gold & Diamonds, the 6th largest jewellery retailer globally with a retail presence of 350 showrooms across 13 countries, has just unveiled its 2nd showroom in the UK at Leicester. The new showroom was inaugurated by Mr. Peter Soulsby, City Mayor for Leicester in the presence of Mr. Shamlal Ahamed, MD-International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Mr. Mohammed Ziad, Head of Operations - UK & Europe, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Mr. Santhosh T, Regional Head, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Mr. Naufal Thadathil, Zonal Head, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, other management team members from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, customers and well-wishers. Located on Belgrave Road's Golden Mile, the new showroom spans over 2,000 s...

Jun72024 by FWMNo Comments

LuLu Mall Launches 3 initiatives including Insta Bin, 1000 Trees Project & The Wall of Fame in association with Green Mic

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June 06, 2024 09:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time-Bengaluru:LuLu Mall Bengaluru, a premier shopping destination in the heart of the city, is thrilled to announce its commitment to sustainability and environmental preservation on World Environment Day 2024. As a forward-thinking institution, the mall is proud to launch a trifecta of innovative initiatives that will pave the way for a greener, more eco-conscious future.First and foremost, the mall is introducing Instabin, an advanced waste management system that utilizes cutting-edge technology to streamline the recycling process. Bengaluru produces 4500 metric tonnes of waste of which 20% is plastic. Although Plastic waste is a menace, but it's a material that is most useful to us. Plastic reduction and recycling can be a game changer. T...

May202024 by FWMNo Comments

Henderson Park Acquires Iconic Arizona Biltmore From Blackstone Real Estate for $705 Million

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Phoenix & New York – May 20, 2024 – Henderson Park, the international private equity real estate firm, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Arizona Biltmore resort in Phoenix, Arizona, from Blackstone Real Estate for $705 million.The iconic 705-key, luxury, full-service hotel has recently undergone a substantial renovation with broad appeal to premier leisure, corporate and group guests, underpinned by growing demand in the submarket.Originally opened in 1929, set on 39 acres of land and located in the heart of Phoenix a mere 15 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport, the "Jewel of the Desert” resort boasts an impressive amenity offering including over 200,000 sq ft of meeting space; seven swimming pools; multiple food and beverage outlets; and a ...

Mar232024 by FWMNo Comments

ABB India Turns Half of Its Manufacturing Locations ‘Water Positive’

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India:Three of the six manufacturing locations replenishing more water to the ground than being consumed Potential to recharge 1,19,373 cu.m. rainwater from the site (excluding rooftop) runoff at ABB Peenya The water positivity index of the ABB Peenya plant is 1.05ABB India today announced that its Peenya campus1 in Bengaluru has been certified water positive by the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Council. With this, three out of its six manufacturing locations are now ‘water positive’. Their Peenya campus has a water positivity index of 1.05, demonstrating its contribution towards replenishing a much greater quantity of water for the environment than withdrawals for its manufacturing facilities. Previously, the Nelamangala camp...