SIGNA acquires Gänsemarktpassage in Hamburg
Attractive location in Hamburg city centre between Gänsemarkt, Jungfernstieg and Colonnaden +++ Plans for development of high-quality office, residential and commercial property, and renovation of existing buildings
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SIGNA Sports United forms strategic partnership
AEON Co. acquires 7.5% and Central Group 4% share in SIGNA Sports United, continental Europe’s leading sports e-commerce platform through issuance of new shares +++ The partners have agreed on a long-term strategic partnership to develop the Asian sports retail ...
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HBC and SIGNA Complete Combination of HBC Europe and Karstadt
Combination of iconic Galeria Kaufhof and Karstadt banners creates a leading omnichannel retailer in Europe, with 243 locations and strong e-commerce presence +++ Stephan Fanderl to serve as CEO of the joint company
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FUNKE MEDIENGRUPPE and SIGNA establish partnership for joint investment in “Krone” and “Kurier”
SIGNA secures entry into the media sector +++ Both partners committed to the further development and digitalization of the newspaper business
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First new store location in decades Karstadt continues to expand its store network in Gropius Passagen in Berlin
On 25 October 2018, Karstadt is opening a new department store at the Gropius Passagen shopping mall in Berlin, driving its development forward. Size and concept of the new branch have been precisely tailored to the local needs, and Karstadt ...
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SIGNA and the Zukunftsinstitut [Future Institute] show how modern worlds of work can become a reality
Digitalisation is changing the needs of the office of the future – it needs to become more creative, more networked, and more flexible +++ Real estate developers, architects, office planners and outfitters must adjust to the new demands and expectations ...
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Together with SIGNA, public sector group Bayerische Versorgungskammer and Universal-Investment launch a new investment fund in Austria
SIGNA has won the tender for the fund mandate+++ Scheduled fund volume of around one billion Euros +++ Initial portfolio of four housing projects with more than 900 rental units in sought-after location in Vienna
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Wir kämpfen um jede Filiale
Im Handelsblatt ist am 5. Oktober 2018 ein großes Interview mit SIGNA Gründer René Benko erschienen, in dem er u.a. über Karstadt und Kaufhof, über die Immobilienentwicklungen von SIGNA und über die Zukunft von Innenstädten spricht.
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L’ORÉAL Austria relocates its headquarters to The ICON Vienna
L'ORÉAL, the world's largest manufacturer, signs long-term lease for around 2,900 m² and relocates to THE ICON VIENNA at the Vienna Central Train Station +++ In June 2019, around 210 employees will move into the new headquarters +++ Nestled in ...
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Galeria Kaufhof and Karstadt to Join Force
SIGNA and Hudson’s Bay Company will form a Joint Venture, resulting in the formation of a new holding company +++ Merger of equals creates a leading omnichannel retailer with 243 locations and a strong European E-commerce presence +++ Hudson’s Bay ...
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Olympic champion Robert Harting as an XXL light installation on the UPPER WEST in Berlin
Evenings to feature a big screen projection to celebrate Robert Harting's last big appearance at the European Athletics Championships home in Berlin +++ From 31 July to 8 August, every evening from 10:30 p.m. to midnight, on the façade of ...
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Philipp Rossner and Thomas Neumann to strengthen management team of SIGNA Sports United
Dr. Philipp Rossner appointed new CSO of SIGNA Sports United +++ Thomas Neumann becomes first CTO of the company +++ Growth trend of Europe’s leading sports E-commerce right on track
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Frank Aldorf, new Strategic Consultant of internetstores
Frank Aldorf has been a strategic consultant to internetstores since 1 July 2018. He supports the company management in the sustained development and expansion of the international and steadily growing brand and product portfolios.
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SIGNA acquires furniture chain kika/Leiner
SIGNA signs contracts for acquisition of kika/Leiner +++ Acquisition ensures the continuation of the traditional company and provides an Austrian solution +++ Comprehensive restructuring and future concept will be developed and brings sustainable prospects for the company and employees
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SIGNA takes over kika/Leiner furniture chain
Takeover bid by SIGNA secures the continuation of the company, steeped in a rich tradition, and ensures an Austrian solution – the Steinhoff Group has accepted the offer +++ The concept for restructuring and setting the course for the future ...
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Christian Bubenheim is new CEO of internetstores
Europe’s leading online provider of bike and outdoor products started with its new CEO as of 01 June 2018 to enter the next phase of growth +++ Bubenheim takes over important strategic functions as part of the leading European sports ...
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The KaDeWe Group is reorganizing the company management
Roland Armbruster, CFO/COO, is leaving the KaDeWe Group after more than four years, at his own request, to seek new professional challenges.
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Handelsblatt – Interview with Dr. Stephan Fanderl: “We’re on the go again”
All the things the Karstadt Chief Executive still has planned for the department store chain.
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