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Fashion Network
2 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Perfume Shop continues ambitious opening drive with greenest store yet
Barely a month goes by without news of one or more openings and upgrades by The Perfume Shop and it has just opened its greenest store to date, debuting at the Cotswolds Designer Outlet shopping destination. Marking the fragrance retailer's 33rd birthday year, the store features a new layout and upgraded services including a digital screen, fragrance consultations, complimentary gift wrapping with a personalised ribbon machine, and a recycling service where customers can drop off used perfume bottles to receive 15% off their next purchase. On opening day, the retailer also offered a free bottle of fragrance to the first 15 customers with any purchase over £80. And those green elements? It said energy efficiency is at the heart of the new store's design (100% renewable via wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal) while all lighting is 100% LED. A smart Building Management System (BMS) automates lighting and HVAC control, helping to reduce unnecessary energy use. Additional features such as motion-sensor lighting in back-of-house areas and a last-man-out switch help prevent energy waste. The store also incorporates Panasonic HVAC technology with thermos screen integration, which contributes to wider CO₂ reduction strategy. Meanwhile, as the retailer continues its expansion programme opening new stores and experiential counters across the UK while re-fitting existing stores, eco is also key. It said a 'significant portion' of store fit-outs use recycled and sustainable materials throughout, including shopfloor sustainable furniture suites and worktops made from recycled fridges, while acrylic elements feature Greencast (a recycled acrylic alternative). Warehousing also includes ceiling tiles with recycled content and 100% recyclable flooring and shelving. Michelle Fellows, Perfume Shop's People, Sustainability and Development director, said: 'Our greenest store to date [is] proof that sustainability and beauty can go hand in hand. A huge amount of thought and care has gone into every detail.'
Hans India
6 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Fire mock drill conducted at TGICCC towers to test emergency preparedness
Hyderabad: With an objective to demonstrate the emergency preparedness protocol to respond to fire-related incidents, a comprehensive fire mock drill was conducted at the Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre (TGiCCC) in Banjara Hills on Wednesday with the different departments. The building has state-of-the-art firefighting systems with advanced Building Management System (BMS) where automatic lift circuit braking systems, etc., are present. The exercise commenced with the activation of the fire alarm system and announcements over the Public Address System (PAS) across the floors in all Towers of the building. A simulated fire incident was reported on the 17th floor of Tower-A at around 3 pm. Accordingly, as per SOP, all lifts were deactivated, and all the 830 occupants of the TGiCCC Towers were immediately evacuated by designated Fire Marshals and Assistant Fire Marshals in each floor using the staircases and gathered at the designated Assembly Point at Ground Floor (TGiCCC lawns near the National Flag Post). During the mock drill, emergency departments like Fire Services, Police (L&O, Traffic), Revenue, HYDRAA, Medical & Health, TGSPDCL, HMWS&SB, responded promptly within a short notice and reached the spot. The exercise highlighted the importance of inter-agency coordination and rapid response in mitigating risks during emergencies. Following the successful evacuation, a de-briefing session was held at the Assembly Point. Sandeep Shandilya, Director, EAGLE (Anti Narcotic Bureau) emphasized the need for active participation of employees in self-evacuation during emergencies. VB Kamalasan Reddy, Director TGiCCC, appreciated the coordinated efforts of all participating emergency departments and staff of the building. The Director also briefed the Fire Marshals and Asst. Fire Marshals of each floor and directed them to use all fire safety equipment properly during emergencies. On the fire safety systems available in the buildings and advised all the staff members to be aware of these systems including importance of the refugee area, etc.,' he highlighted. A consolidated performance report of the mock drill, along with photographic and video documentation, has been compiled by the TGiCCC. The insights drawn will be utilized to refine SOPs, enhance training, and ensure robust disaster response mechanisms across the state. This drill was conducted following a previous mock drill on June 9 and comprehensive training for Fire Marshals and Assistant Fire Marshals on June 20.
Daily News Egypt
26-05-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Savills Egypt reports EGP 2.76bn in 2024 tenant sales, cites ESG, retail initiatives
Savills Egypt Property Management reported EGP 2.76bn in tenant sales across its managed portfolio for the year 2024, according to its 'Key Highlights: Property Management' report released on 25 May 2025. The company attributed this performance to its strategic focus on tenant experience, operational efficiency, and sustainability-driven asset enhancement. The firm managed nine major mixed-use properties across Egypt, serving nearly 17 million consumers in 2024. The property management team oversaw 738 tenants, facilitated 120 new store openings, and organised 102 events which collectively attracted more than 1.75 million visitors. Additionally, over 13,000 operational service tickets were resolved. Environmental and resource-saving measures were a core component of Savills Egypt's operations in 2024. At one of Savills' managed properties, 83% of waste was recycled, and water consumption was reduced by 16% through the implementation of flow regulators and automated irrigation systems. Despite a 7% increase in occupancy at this property, electricity usage was reduced by 2% via smart programming and systems integration. The adoption of renewable energy also progressed, with 11.4% of the same property's electricity sourced from solar PV panels. Electric vehicle infrastructure was expanded with the installation of 12 charging stations and two e-mobility docking sites for bicycles and scooters. The introduction of a Building Management System (BMS) in chilled water stations led to reported savings of 9.5% in electricity, 21.3% in gas, and 12% in water compared to 2023 figures. Social impact initiatives included annual charity bazaars and booths, alongside community engagement activities such as recycled art workshops and installations. 'This year's achievements are the result of close collaboration with our clients, tenants, and community partners,' said Corina Stamate, Head of Property Management at Savills Egypt. 'We're proud not just of the sales figures or event footfall, but of how we've embedded sustainability, innovation, and experience into every aspect of our operations. Property management today is about creating destinations people want to be part of.' In 2024, Savills Egypt's managed assets introduced several first-to-market retail concepts. These included Africa's first Chuck E-Cheese, Cairo's first indoor padel facility, and the first branches in Egypt of SSS outlet, a Lotus Car concept store, and a Smart Car showroom, among others. The portfolio also saw the opening of the first Carrefour in the New Administrative Capital and hosted flagship openings for Aubaine London, Daily Dose, and Passionelle, alongside the debut of Kamelizer's co-working space in West Cairo. Savills Egypt also focused on turning its properties into active destinations through large-scale events and entertainment. The LA (Lydia Akram) Market drew over 25,000 visitors, while the Lokamania Bazaar attracted more than 20,000 attendees. Entertainment programming included Rodeo Misr and exclusive premieres of 'The Goats' and 'Beyond the Tank' in partnership with Vodafone. These events, coupled with various activations and marketing campaigns, contributed to attracting the 17 million consumers across its managed properties in 2024. Looking ahead, Savills Egypt stated it remains focused on advancing sustainability, elevating tenant experiences, and expanding its management capabilities. Plans for 2025 include the launch of new service lines within the property management business, the expansion of Savills' portfolio, particularly towards East Cairo, and the introduction ofcorporate and demise services.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ARGAN finalized the refurbishment and extension of a fulfilment centre for GEODIS in Toulouse
ARGAN finalized the refurbishment and extension of a fulfilment centre for GEODIS in Toulouse ARGAN is taking part in the growth of its client-tenant 'GEODIS' with the delivery of an extension of its Bruguières (31) fulfilment centre. On top of extending the total built area to 14,000 sq.m, these works were an opportunity to refurbish the existing building and to thus give an even longer-term perspective to the partnership with GEODIS through a new fixed-term lease of 12 years. Photo credits: ARGAN An innovative project aimed at extending the width of the fulfilment centre GEODIS started its operations in the fulfilment centre of Bruguières in 2003, in the 'Haute-Garonne' French department. The logistics flows of this site are linked to the French-department level platforms of the South-West region. It is thus ideally located for the business of logistics platforms and fulfilment centres, a few kilometres at the North of Toulouse and along the A62 French highway. With an increased business volume, GEODIS was looking for additional surface. ARGAN and GEODIS worked together on an option for an extension of the existing site, leading to an added area of 2,900 sq.m on the fulfilment centre for new spaces. The total surface of the building is now 14,000 sq.m. The shape of the land did not leave room for a traditional extension along the length of the building, this is why ARGAN and GEODIS teams thought of innovative extension plans along the width of the building. This also enabled ongoing full operations of the site during the phase of extension works. Now that works have ended, 157 docks equip a large freight terminal hall whose area has been increased to 12,100 sq.m. Improved environmental footprint of the site The extension of the building was an opportunity to enhance the existing part, including the office bloc of a size of 1,900 sq.m, the road infrastructure, as well as the equipment of the docks. These works also helped strongly reduce the energy footprint of the site, in particular by installing a photovoltaic power station for GEODIS' self-consumption and a Building Management System (BMS). Lastly, metal halide lamps were replaced by smart LED ones dedicated to presence sensing and light intensity monitoring. The delivery of this extension marks the start of a fixed long-term lease of 12 years, thus underlying the strength of the partnership between GEODIS and ARGAN. Ronan Le Lan, Chairman of ARGAN's Executive Board: 'ARGAN conducted this extension while operations on the site were still ongoing with an original approach along the width of the building. This demonstrates our company's willingness and ability to design innovative and tailor-made solutions for our clients to meet their needs and take part to their growth.' 2025 financial calendar (Publication of the press release after closing of the stock exchange) July 1: Net sales of 2nd quarter 2025 July 17: Half-year results 2025 October 1: Net sales of 3rd quarter 2025 2026 financial calendar (Publication of the press release after closing of the stock exchange) January 5: Net sales of 4th quarter 2025 January 22: Annual results 2025 March 26: General Assembly 2026 About ARGAN ARGAN is the only French real estate company specializing in the DEVELOPMENT & RENTAL OF PREMIUM WAREHOUSES listed on EURONEXT and is the leading player of its market in France. Building on a unique customer-centric approach, ARGAN develops PREMIUM and Au0nom® -labelled – i.e., carbon-neutral in use – pre-let warehouses for blue-chip companies, with tailor-made services throughout all project phases from the development milestones to the rental management. As at December 31, 2024, ARGAN represented a portfolio of 3.7 million sq.m, with about a hundred warehouses solely located in the continental area of France. Appraised at a total of €3.9 billion, this portfolio generates a yearly rental income of close to €205 million (yearly rental income based on the portfolio delivered as at Dec. 31, 2024).Profitability, well-mastered debt and sustainability are at the heart of ARGAN's DNA. The financial solidity of the Group's model is notably reflected in its Investment-grade rating (BBB- with a stable outlook) with Standard & Poor's. ARGAN is also deploying a committed ESG policy addressing all its stakeholders. Achievements as part of this roadmap are regularly recognized by third-party agencies such as Sustainalytics (low extra-financial risk), Ethifinance (gold medal) and Ecovadis (silver medal – top 15% amongst rated companies).ARGAN is a listed real estate investment company (French SIIC), on Compartment A of Euronext Paris (ISIN FR0010481960 - ARG) and is included in the Euronext SBF 120, CAC All-Share, EPRA Europe and IEIF SIIC France Francis Albertinelli – CFO Aymar de Germay – General SecretarySamy Bensaid – Head of Investor RelationsPhone: +33 1 47 47 47 40 E-mail: contact@ Marlène Brisset – Media relationsPhone: +33 6 59 42 29 35E-mail: argan@ Attachment 20250515 - Delivery Bruguieres GeodisError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hans India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
How IoT is Shaping the Future of Building Management Systems
The increasing focus on energy conservation, operational efficiency, and occupant comfort has ignited a technological revolution in building infrastructure. Leading this change is the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) into Building Management Systems (BMS). These smart networks are transforming how buildings function, moving from reactive systems to proactive, data-driven environments that adjust in real time to meet evolving needs. As buildings grow smarter and more responsive, the combination of IoT and BMS stands out as a key driver of this advancement. Ashok Kumar Kalyanam, a Subject Matter Expert and Solution Consultant, presents an in-depth exploration of this evolution in his whitepaper titled "Building Management System (BMS): An In-Depth Overview (Understanding BMS, Its Operation, Necessity, and the Role of IoT)". The whitepaper offers a comprehensive overview of how BMS technologies, traditionally reliant on manual inputs, are now using IoT to unlock new levels of automation, efficiency, and adaptability. 'Building Management Systems are no longer just about control, they're about intelligence and insight,' he explains. His work traces the journey of BMS from rudimentary monitoring platforms to sophisticated, interconnected ecosystems. These systems oversee HVAC, lighting, security, and safety components, working in harmony to reduce energy waste, lower operational costs, and elevate user experience. One of the major points of emphasis in the whitepaper is the contribution of IoT towards revolutionizing contemporary BMS. With the incorporation of smart sensors and IoT-based devices, including occupancy sensors, motion sensors, and environmental sensors, BMS platforms can now receive real-time data streams. This real-time feedback loop enables predictive maintenance, adaptive resource utilization, and highly individualized building environments. Kalyanam outlines four core benefits that stem from the convergence of IoT and Building Management Systems. First, energy efficiency is significantly enhanced as automated systems adjust HVAC and lighting based on real-time occupancy and ambient conditions, reducing energy waste while aligning with cost-saving and sustainability goals. Second, predictive maintenance becomes feasible through continuous monitoring, enabling early detection of system anomalies and wear, which minimizes downtime and extends equipment life. Third, operational efficiency is achieved through remote control capabilities and centralized dashboards that allow facility managers to oversee and manage multiple systems simultaneously, resulting in faster response times and refined operations. Lastly, the integration delivers an enhanced user experience by allowing greater personalization;occupants can use mobile interfaces to control lighting, temperature, and other settings to match their preferences, leading to improved comfort and satisfaction. The whitepaper doesn't limit itself to theory. It features real-world case studies from industry leaders like Honeywell, Johnson Controls, and Tridium, showcasing how IoT-powered BMS platforms have been implemented at scale. These companies are using communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and Zigbee to ensure interoperability across devices and systems. The result is a modular, scalable approach to building intelligence that accommodates a wide range of facilities, from office towers to healthcare campuses. Despite the remarkable progress, he carefully acknowledges the challenges that remain. Data privacy, cyber-security, and compatibility across devices present real obstacles. 'As we connect more components, ensuring secure and standardized communication becomes a priority,' he notes. Addressing these challenges will require a combination of robust policy frameworks, advanced encryption protocols, and collaborative industry standards. Looking ahead, the paper forecasts an increased usage of AI and ML tools whereby BMS capabilities can be enhanced. These tools would enable real-time optimization, autonomous fault detection, and even self-healing systems that learn and adapt to usage patterns. In conclusion, Ashok Kumar Kalyanam's whitepaper, "Building Management System (BMS): An In-Depth Overview", is a compelling examination of the transformative role of IoT in modern building systems. Through expert insights, technical frameworks, and practical examples, it illustrates how connected infrastructure is not just a trend, but a foundational pillar for smarter, more sustainable buildings. As the world moves toward greater urbanization and environmental responsibility, IoT-enabled BMS will be instrumental in shaping the future of intelligent living and working spaces.
