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Austrian Post: Privatization Is Not Planned
The trade union of post employees wants to lower the dividends. Privatization plans have not been discussed yet.
December 8, 2011
Kaufhof: Benko Offering € 2bn?
The Austrian investor decisively rejected reports that suggested this acquisition price. Metro’s CEO wants to obtain € 2-3bn.
December 8, 2011
Manner Expands Production
The Viennese confectionary company invests massively in its production facilities. The main factory will be enlarged.
December 7, 2011
Benko Confirms Binding Offer
Both Metro Group and René Benko´s Signa Holding confirmed that a binding offer for Metro´s subsidiary Kaufhof has been put.
December 6, 2011
Trade and Service Sectors Report Loss in Dynamics
Turnover development of Austrian trade and service enterprises slows down.
December 5, 2011
Quanmax Increases Share Capital
The Austrian distributor of IT products will use the proceeds for the acquisition of S&T. The management and major core shareholders guarantee 90% of the capital increase.
December 1, 2011
Austrian Post Intends to Grow through Acquisitions
CEO Georg Pölzl wants to invest € 100m in Eastern and Western European markets. The dividend might be raised to € 1.65 per share.
November 29, 2011
Austrian Tourism Industry is Cautiously Optimistc
The Austrian Minister of Economic, Reinhold Mitterlehner considers that the tourism industry has learned to deal with an economic crisis.
November 28, 2011
Tourism Industry Looks Back on Strong Summer Season
Summer season 2011: Arrivals exceed 18 million mark for the first time; 64 million nights spent.
November 23, 2011
bet-at-home.com Continues Growth Course
Gross gaming revenue rose by 10.6% to € 53.23m. Group results declined drastically, however.
November 21, 2011
Unions Put Pressure On Retail Trade
After the third negotiation round has been quitted, the Austrian trade Union starts a series of actions. Strikes are not considered for the time being.
November 19, 2011
Do & Co Continues to Grow in Difficult Market Environment
The Austrian catering company increased sales by 9.8% in the first half of its business year. EBIT was up by 24.1% to € 18.88m.
November 17, 2011
Austrian Post Increased Revenues and Earnings
Profit for the period came in lower than expected at €78.9m due to a provision amounting to € 20.0m for structural measures relating to the Parcel Division.
November 17, 2011
Increasing Interest for Kaufhof
The Austrian real estate investor René Benko got another competitor. Now three tenderers in the sale process will participate.
November 14, 2011
Head’s Loss Widens Further as Costs Increase
The Dutch Vienna-listed sports equipment manufacturer generated a net loss of € 12.4m in the first nine months of the year.
November 10, 2011
Stable Results for bwin.party
The British-Austrian gambling company reports solid third quarter performance driven by strong growth in casino, new games in Italy and improved competitive position in dotcom poker
November 8, 2011
Starbucks to Expand in Austria
The U.S. company plans to strengthen ist market presence in Austria. In 2011, a double-digit sales growth is expected.
November 7, 2011
Red Bull Aims to Sell 4.6bn Cans
The Austrian energy drink producer wants to realize further growth. About one third of Red Bull´s budget goes into marketing.
November 5, 2011
Winter Tourism: Austria is Favorite for Dutch
Dutch people appreciate Austria as winter tourism location. According to a survey, Austria is ranked on number one.
November 5, 2011
Palmers Seeks to Attract Investors
The Austrian clothing company expects sales of the current financial year to come in at approximately € 110m.
November 4, 2011
bwin.party to Enter USA
The British-Austrian gambling company has now found a partner in ordert o provide its gambling services in the U.S.
November 2, 2011
Benko to Acquire Kaufhof
The Austrian real estate investor René Benko plans to purchase the retail trade chain Kaufhof from the German Metro group.
November 2, 2011
Strikes at Post Possible
For the trade union, the staff policy of Austrian Post´s management is “not acceptable”. A deadline for CEO Pölzl is fixed by the trade union.
October 25, 2011
Growth in U.S. Winter Sports Market as a Chance
Against 2010, the U.S. winter sports market shows a rise in sales of 12%. The Austrian winter sports industry regards this as chance.
October 25, 2011
Tourism: Moderate Increase in Guest Nights
The current summer season 2011 brought a rise in overnights by 2.2% for the Austrian tourism industry between May and September.
October 25, 2011
Palmers to be Sold
The owner of the Austrian clothing company are looking for potential buyers. The French subsidiary Lejaby however, is not for sale.
October 25, 2011
Subway to Restart in Austria
The U.S. fast food chain aims to return to Austria. In 2005, Subway had to leave, which was due to the insolvency of a franchising partner.
October 24, 2011
Austrian Post Buys Stake in Romanian PostMaster
The deal includes an option for Austrian Post to become sole shareholder of the leading alternative postal service provider in Romania.
October 20, 2011
Online Shopping is Booming in Austria
45% of the Austrian population already practiced online shopping. The share of enterprises using mobile broadband connections rose significantly against 2010.
October 18, 2011
Do & Co Expands in Ukraine
The Turkish-Austrian catering company provides its services also in Ukraine. Here, CEO Attila Dogudan expects further growth opportunities.
October 18, 2011
Casinos Austria to Enter Vietnam
The Austrian gambling company will operate a casino in a luxury hotel in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi. Further expansions are planned.
October 17, 2011
Ikea Austria Reaches Over € 600m in Sales
The Swedish furniture corporation raised its market share in Austria to 13.9%. Sales grew by 1.6% up to € 604.2m.
October 15, 2011
Mars Austria Invests EUR 33 million
The candy and pet food producer Mars Austria is investing EUR 33 million in its existing plant located in Lower Austria.
October 13, 2011
Skoda’s Domination in Poland
According to research conducted by Samar, Skoda has been the unquestionable leader of the Polish car market during last 30 months.
October 11, 2011
Gloom Over Clothing Industry in Poland
In the first half of this year over 13 thousand of clothing shops disappeared from the Polish market.
October 11, 2011
Austrian Food Exports are Booming
About 66% of the domestic food production is being exported. Germany remains the most important foreign market.
October 10, 2011
Kneissl Acquired by “Friends of Sports”
The bankrupt Tyrolean ski producer is taken over by a German holding company. The brand name will be retained; the Kufstein production site will be expanded.
October 6, 2011
Trade Chain Adeg to Achieve Turnaround in 2012
The Austrian subsidiary chain of the German Rewe group still faces losses. By 2012, Adeg should leave the red zone.
October 5, 2011
Rising Turnover in Austrian Retail Trade
Stimulation of trade in August 2011 - turnover in Austrian retail trade increased by 4.0%.
October 3, 2011
Stagnation in Food Retail Sector
Total revenue of the sector grew by only 1.9% in 2010. The market is ruled by retail chains which own 98% of total selling space.
September 28, 2011
Red Bull Intends to Enter China
The Austrian energy drink producer has concluded the technical test phase. The market entry into China is now within splitting distance.
September 27, 2011
Rising Turnover in Austrian Advertising Market
After the turbulences in 2009, the domestic advertising market could continue its positive trend from 2010. Within the first eight months, turnover grew by 7.9%.
September 27, 2011
Strong Order Intake for Head
The Dutch and Vienna-listed sports article manufacturer Head records rising sales. Expectations for 2012/2013 are stable.
September 26, 2011
World Tourism Day 2011: Guests from 50 Countries Visit Austria
According to statistics Austria, the diversification of the guest´s nationalities further increased. Culture-oriented travels become increasingly important.
September 26, 2011
Rise in Turnover for Verkehrsbüro
The Austrian travel agency group records a rise in turnover up to € 850m.
September 26, 2011
Kneissl to Be Taken Over by Foreign Investor
Negotiations about the sale of the bankrupt Tyrolean ski producer are about to be concluded. Three investors from Europe and overseas are still interested in an acquisition.
September 23, 2011
Summer Season 2011: New Record of Arrivals
The number of nights spent in Austria increased by 2.1% in the period from May to August. Arrivals went up by 4.3%.
September 23, 2011
Ringana Cosmetics Expands
The Austrian cosmetics manufacturer already has to raise its production capacities in order to meet rising international demand.
September 20, 2011
New Subsidiary of Novomatic Applied for Licenses
In a reaction to the amendment of the Austrian gaming law Novomatic has created a new company as an exclusive operating unit for the Austrian gaming market.
September 16, 2011
Wolford Increased Sales and Earnings
In the first three months of the current fiscal year, the Austrian luxury clothing company continued on the growth path prevailing in the prior year.
September 16, 2011
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