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Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Grundig, the European premium home appliance brand, unveiled a new product lineup at IFA 2026 spanning televisions, refrigerators, washer-dryers and air conditioners, marking a new phase in the strategic alliance between parent company Beko and Chinese manufacturer Changhong.

Changhong secures Grundig brand license for select categories and markets

The IFA showcase confirmed that Changhong has been granted a license to operate under the Grundig brand in certain product categories and markets. The arrangement combines Changhong's research, manufacturing and supply-chain capabilities with Grundig's European market heritage, with both companies stating the alliance will expand Grundig's commercial reach across Europe and other international markets.

Liverpool – September 08, 2026 -- DELIVAN, the European-focused van brand owned by Chery Holding, will unveil its first two fully electric production vans at IAA Transportation 2026, marking its next step after debuting at the Birmingham CV Show earlier this year.

DELIVAN adds four converted variants to demonstrate platform flexibility

The two production vans, offered in different size classes, will be joined at the show by four transformed variants built on DELIVAN's vehicle platforms, aimed at specialized commercial applications.

New fuel-conversion partnerships extend into Germany

DELIVAN will announce collaborations with several European fuel-conversion sector partners, including new alliances in Germany, as the brand deepens its regional supply and customization network ahead of a European market launch.

Dubai – September 08, 2026 -- DAMAC Properties has handed over more than 50,000 homes to date and awarded over USD 2.72 billion in construction contracts during the first half of 2026, as the UAE's largest private developer targets 8,800-plus residential unit deliveries this year.

DAMAC targets 8,800 units across five key communities in 2026

The handover programme spans DAMAC Lagoons, DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Hills 2, Chic Tower and Elegance Tower. The developer currently holds more than 55,000 units and over 100 million sq. ft. of project area in planning and development, laying groundwork for deliveries extending into 2027.

Richmond, Va. – September 08, 2026 -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), has entered a strategic collaboration with Midwest General Insurance Agency, LLC, an Acrisure subsidiary, to expand workers compensation insurance offerings in California.

Markel Targets California Small Business Workers Comp Growth

Midwest, a full-service managing general agency (MGA) with more than 20 years of experience in California workers compensation, specializes in the small workers compensation sector and provides online quoting for agency partners. The agency has built turnkey capabilities spanning marketing, underwriting, policy issuance, claims, and loss control.

Stamford – – September 08, 2026 -- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) has opened its 77th dispensary in Florida, pushing its nationwide retail count to 178 locations.

Curaleaf Riverview Opens in Tampa Bay's Fast-Growing South Shore Corridor

The new dispensary, located at 10422 US Hwy 301 S in Riverview, FL, serves a suburban market the company describes as transitioning from rural land along the Alafia River into a hub for young professionals and businesses. The location sits near Tampa, Brandon and Apollo Beach, an area Curaleaf cites for ongoing residential and retail growth.

Store Stocks Florida-Exclusive Reef Flower Alongside Multiple Proprietary Brands

Curaleaf Riverview carries the company's Florida-exclusive Reef flower, Dark Heart ultra-premium flower, FIND flower, Anthem pre-rolls and the Select Briq 2 all-in-one vape, targeting medical cannabis patients in the state.

London and Dublin – September 08, 2026 -- ALP, the fastest-growing nicotine pouch brand in the United States, has secured category-exclusive rights as the Official Nicotine Pouch Partner of Matchroom Boxing, marking its first major sponsorship push into the UK and Ireland.

ALP locks exclusive rights across three Matchroom events this autumn

The deal covers exclusive in-ring and broadcast presence, on-site fan activation stations and a branded Matchroom digital series across three fights: Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili for the undisputed Super Lightweight Championship at Croke Park in Dublin on 5 September, 2026, before 80,000 fans and broadcast live worldwide on DAZN; Whittaker vs. Wallace at Utilita Arena Birmingham on 3 October; and Smith vs. Puello at Utilita Arena Sheffield on 24 October.

Amsterdam – September 08, 2026 -- Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) has signed an operational partnership with Emil Frey France, one of Europe's largest automotive groups, to launch its electric vehicles in the French market ahead of the Paris Motor Show next month.

Emil Frey France will handle import operations while Lucid retains brand control

Under the agreement, Lucid keeps full ownership of its brand, business strategy and customer experience through its own import organization. Emil Frey France's import division will provide tailored operational services to support cross-functional customer experience delivery, giving Lucid an established operational base to scale efficiently in France.

Gothenburg – – September 07, 2026 -- Zinzino AB reported group revenue of SEK 282.2 million for August 2026, up 15% from SEK 245.9 million a year earlier, as growth in its direct-sales markets offset a sharp decline at subsidiary Faun Pharma.

Sales markets revenue climbs 16% to SEK 280.9 million in August

Zinzino's core direct-sales business generated SEK 280.9 million in August 2026, up from SEK 242.5 million in the same month last year, a 16% increase that drove the bulk of the group's top-line expansion.

Faun Pharma external sales drop to SEK 1.3 million from SEK 3.4 million

Faun Pharma's external sales fell to SEK 1.3 million in August 2026, down from SEK 3.4 million a year earlier, a decline that partially offset the stronger performance of Zinzino's sales markets and reduced the group's overall growth rate to 15% from the 16% posted by the sales markets alone.

Berlin – September 07, 2026 -- Mind With Heart Robotics Co., Ltd. has signed distributor agreements in Germany and Belgium to bring its AnAn panda companion robot to European retail shelves in September 2026, priced between $1,000 and $1,500 overseas. A production run of 100 units has already been completed, with samples available for immediate shipment to channel partners.

AnAn debuts at IFA Berlin's Robots on the Runway showcase

The robot will make its European debut on September 5, 2026, at the Creator Stage in Palais am Funkturm, Berlin, as part of IFA's flagship Robots on the Runway program. The presentation will feature a live demonstration of AnAn's full-body tactile sensing system, which responds to touch through gentle movements and emotional feedback. The robot also includes proactive interaction features, gentle reminder functions, and long-term memory capable of learning a user's habits over time.

PITTSBURGH – September 03, 2026 -- Jennmar has secured a five-year exclusive contract to supply ground support products to Outokumpu's Kemi mine, Finland's largest underground mine and the only operating chrome mine in Europe.

Jennmar creates dedicated Finnish entity to service the contract

The company has established Jennmar Finland, a new subsidiary tasked with streamlining commercial transactions for Outokumpu and the mine's leadership teams. The multi-year agreement covers roof anchors, cable anchors, mesh, steel accessories and injectable resins tailored to the underground conditions at Kemi.