Otto Group raises €300m with hybrid bond
Otto Group – the retail giant and parent of the parcel delivery company Hermes – has raises €300m with a hybrid bond.
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MoneyGram and UK Post Office extend long-term partnership
MoneyGram and Post Office Limited have extended their agreement to provide money transfer services at UK Post Office locations through to 2021.
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Developing health and safety standards for drone delivery
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Airbus will be working together on safety standards and regulatory requirements for drones operating in urban environments.
Read MoreGoGoVan secures $250m in new funding round
Hong Kong-based GoGoVan has raised US$250 million in the first phase of its new round of funding.
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eBike deliveries in Kirchheim
GLS Germany has announced that it is testing the use of an electrically-assisted cargo bike at its Weilheim depot – and the test route includes the city centre of Kirchheim.
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UPS and Teamsters reach tentative agreement
UPS has reached a “tentative agreement” for a new Master UPS Freight Agreement with the Teamsters union.
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New Nike Live concept store combines digital and physical retail
Athletic clothing and equipment company NIKE has announced that its new “Nike Live” concept store brings together both physical and digital retail services – include smart lockers which NikePlus members can use to pick up their reserved goods.
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PostNL offering morning food deliveries
PostNL has announced it has expanded its food service to include morning deliveries of groceries, meal boxes, and other fresh food products.
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