LONDON, UK: Let’s Explore Group plc has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement, for the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Huddled Group Limited, and its wholly-owned Subsidiaries for a total consideration of £3.95 million. The Company will pay an initial payment of £3.45 million and a deferred payment, subject to…
HICL Infrastructure to sell five UK assets for £204 million
LONDON, UK: HICL Infrastructure Plc has agreed to dispose of a portfolio of five assets to John Laing, an international core infrastructure investor. The portfolio is made up of HICL’s entire equity interest in four UK PPP projects; Queens (Romford) Hospital, Oxford John Radcliffe Hospital (“OJR”), Priority Schools North East Batch and South Ayrshire Schools,…
Bedeo launches hybrid conversion service for diesel vans in France
Bedeo, a British company that supplies electric powertrains for vans, has announced a new service that will turn thousands of diesel vans into electric hybrids. The service will start in France, where the government offers a 9,000-euro subsidy for retrofitting old fossil-fuel models. The service involves installing a 37-kilowatt hour battery and Protean Electric in-wheel…
Amazon hires former Microsoft product chief Panos Panay
Amazon has announced that it has hired Panos Panay, the former chief product officer of Microsoft, to lead its Devices & Services division. Panay will replace David Limp, who is retiring after seven years in charge of Amazon’s device business. Panos Panay is known for his role in developing Microsoft’s Surface line of devices and…
Aquila European Renewables to list on Euronext Growth Dublin
LONDON, UK: Aquila European Renewables plc (AER), a London-listed investment company focused on renewable energy projects in Europe, has announced its intention to list its shares on Euronext Growth Dublin, a market operated by Euronext Dublin. The company said that the secondary listing will not involve raising any new funds or issuing any new shares,…
Rami Baitiéh to take over as Morrisons CEO from David Potts
Morrisons has announced that Rami Baitiéh, the current CEO of Carrefour France, will succeed David Potts as its new CEO in November. Potts, who has led the UK supermarket chain for nine years, will step down and oversee the transition. Baitiéh said he was honoured to join Morrisons and praised its unique position as a…
6 Ways To Improve Customer Checkout Experience
When it comes to running an online business, one of the most critical aspects of success is ensuring a seamless and hassle-free checkout experience for your customers. A clunky or confusing checkout process can lead to cart abandonment and lost sales. So, here are six actionable strategies to enhance your customer checkout experience, helping you…
Woomera Mining appoints Ralf Kriege as Chief Executive Officer
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Woomera Mining Ltd (ASX: WML) announced it has appointed Ralf Kriege as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr Kriege is an experienced geologist and is currently the CEO of Tambourah Metals Ltd. He has over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of lithium, gold, base metals and iron ore exploration and project development in…
Suncorp Bank CEO Clive van Horen departs
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Suncorp Group CEO Steve Johnston has announced that Suncorp Bank CEO, Clive van Horen, will depart Suncorp on December 24, 2023. Mr van Horen, who has led the bank since joining Suncorp in August 2020, is leaving to pursue an opportunity in the non-bank financial services sector. Suncorp Group CEO Steve Johnston said…
Carvana and NRG partner to launch esports challenge
Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, and esports and gaming leader NRG are thrilled to partner in hosting a new skills challenge event in search of the world’s next Rocket League pro. The Carvana | NRG Combine, in collaboration with the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF), invites…
ESP Associates acquires two engineering firms to expand in Texas and Colorado
ESP Associates, Inc., a leading engineering design and infrastructure consulting firm, announced today that it has acquired two engineering firms to expand its professional talent and service capabilities in the growing Texas and Colorado markets. The two acquisitions are CivilCorp, LLC, a Texas-based firm that specializes in transportation and public works engineering, geospatial and inspection…
Stratascale acquires Vector0 to boost proactive cybersecurity services
Stratascale, an SHI company that provides digital transformation solutions, announced today the acquisition of Vector0, a provider of Attack Surface Management (ASM) software. The acquisition will enhance Stratascale’s ability to deliver cutting-edge, proactive cybersecurity services to its customers. ASM is a process of discovering, prioritizing, and mitigating critical security risks across an organization’s digital assets….