Ooni Koda
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Newsfeed
  4. /
  5. A year of performance: Schwarz Global Services strengthens...

A year of performance: Schwarz Global Services strengthens its key role in the Schwarz Group

November 9, 2023

Schwarz Global Services Hub, the provider of flexible digital solutions and financial services customized for internal services across the companies of Schwarz Group, is celebrating one year since its integration into the new structure known as Schwarz Dienstleistung.   The Schwarz Dienstleistung , which includes hubs in Bulgaria and Spain alongside Romania, provides administrative and operational services to Lidl, Kaufland, Schwarz Produktion and PreZero.   Schwarz Global Services Hub has been present in the local market since 2018 and initially operated as a centre of excellence/technology hub, and since last autumn as a provider offering flexible digital solutions and financial services tailored to domestic services for the comapnies of Schwarz Group.   "Even though we changed our name last year, we have remained the same reliable, efficient, and result-oriented quality partner with tangible added value that responds to the individual needs of the different companies within Schwarz Group. We are part of the group's technology provider and ensure access to innovative and scalable IT solutions while always taking into account the latest technological developments. In addition, Schwarz Global Services contributes directly to increasing efficiency, optimizing and standardizing processes in the financial sector, making a particularly valuable contribution to our customers. I would like to congratulate the entire team, which has now passed the 230-member mark on its first anniversary under the new name, for their extra-dynamic operational contribution and the quality of the integration process for new colleagues. We continue to recruit talented professionals, eager to learn and grow with us", said Octavian Ichim, CEO of Schwarz Global Services Hub Romania.   The Schwarz Dienstleistung under which Schwarz Global Services operates is designed to assist the departments of the companies of Schwarz Group in managing their business priorities more effectively by accelerating processes in their area of responsibility. In its first year of operation, Schwarz Global Services has expanded its service portfolio to more than 20 ongoing projects.   The team in Bucharest has grown steadily to over 230 members. This efficient model has clearly confirmed that the services offered bring concrete value and are customized to the specific requirements of the companies of Schwarz Group: Lidl, Kaufland, Schwarz Produktion and PreZero.   In addition to the centre of excellence in Bucharest, the Schwarz Dienstleistung includes two other centres: one in Barcelona, Spain, specialising in cyber security, among other things, and one in Sofia, Bulgaria. All three centres aim to provide the most innovative and efficient retail solutions, contributing to the best shopping experience.   About Schwarz Global Services Schwarz Global Services is the internal provider of IT, administrative and operational solutions and services supporting the companies of Schwarz Group - one of the world's leading retail groups. The companies of Schwarz Group operate in 32 countries worldwide with more than 13,700 stores and approximately 575,000 employees. The Schwarz Group is based in Neckarsulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Read in full - click here
Central Romania: Two castles in Cluj county to host events and reopen after renovation works

Two castles in Romania's Cluj county, namely the Rákóczi-Bánffy Castle in Gilău and Bánffy Castle in Răscruci, will reopen in the coming weeks and host events dedicated to visitors.  Rákóczi-Bánffy Castle in Gilău, one of Transylvania's historical monuments, will reopen its doors after a seven-year renovation process aimed at transforming it into a multifunctional cultural […]

Romanian heritage to be celebrated at Romanian Community Summit 2024 in Chicago

The second edition of the Chicago Romanian Community Summit will take place on May 25, aiming to unite the Romanian community in Chicago. Leaders from various sectors - business, education, culture, and religion - will come together during the event to celebrate their shared heritage and establish a forum for addressing challenges. The summit also […]

Cast of Netflix’s hit show Bridgerton comment on Romanian superstitions

In a recent promotional spot, Nicola Coughlan, Claudia Jessie, and Hannah Dodd, all part of the cast for Netflix’s hit show Bridgerton, played a game of True or False, Romanian Romance Edition. The game consisted of saying whether or not a particular superstition was actually true in Romanian folklore or if it was made up. The first […]

Blood donors get free tickets at Romania’s Untold and Neversea summer festivals

The organizers of the Untold and Neversea festivals in Romania announced the start of the 10th edition of their blood donation campaign - Blood Network. Under this initiative, blood donors can get free one-day tickets for the two summer events. This year's Blood Network runs between May 18 and June 30. Music fans can donate […]

Romanian Adrian Ahriţculesei climbs Everest

Romanian mountaineer Adrian Ahriţculesei reached the summit of Mount Everest, Earth's highest mountain above sea level, after a 12-hour climb. The expedition, which started on April 11, is scheduled to end on May 30. "Ahriţculesei Adrian conquered the Roof of the World. He is on Everest (8,848 m). Next comes the hardest part of this […]

Finnish fast food chain Hesburger opens first restaurant in Romania, plans EUR 8 mln investments in first year

Hesburger, the largest chain of fast food restaurants in Finland and the Baltic countries, has entered the Romanian market with a first restaurant in Râmnicu Vâlcea. A family business with a history of over 50 years, Hesburger currently operates in nine countries and has over 470 restaurants. The company aims to open 10 new locations […]