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.