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Ehrmann appoints Benedikt Koeck as Marketing Director

Ehrmann appointed Benedikt Köck as its new Marketing Director effective 1 July 2026 at the company’s Oberschönegg (Allgäu) site. The personnel move restores formal leadership of Ehrmann’s marketing function; Köck announced the change on LinkedIn and brings extensive experience in the dairy sector after roles at Dr. Oetker, Arla, Müllermilch and Zott (most recently Marketing Head DACH and Business Development Manager Vietnam). The appointment was reported by Lebensmittelzeitung/DFV on 7 July 2026. The hire follows internal changes to Ehrmann’s marketing leadership reported in industry coverage.

• Ehrmann appointed Benedikt Köck as Marketing Director effective 1 July 2026.
• The role is based at Ehrmann in Oberschönegg in the Allgäu region.
• Benedikt Köck has prior experience at Dr. Oetker, Arla, Müllermilch and Zott (most recently Marketing Head DACH and Business Development Manager Vietnam).

Essity welcomes new workplace guidance on menstrual health

Essity welcomes the publication of ISO 45010, the first international guidance standard on menstruation and menopause in the workplace.

One-Third of Amazon.de Computer Sales Occur in Three Months

Front Row Group analysis finds that nearly one in three euros spent on computers and accessories on Amazon.de last year was spent during the final three months of the year. The Amazon.de Computer & Accessories category generated an estimated €4.6 billion last year, up 6% year-on-year. Sales were steady in the first half of the year, then accelerated from late summer, peaking in October and remaining elevated through November. Amazon's Black Friday week in Germany ran from November 20 to December 1, 2025, extending the deal window. The article breaks the category into five subcategories (Peripherals & Accessories; Computing Devices; Components & Storage; Printing & Scanning; Networking) and notes trends such as a 13% rise in PC gaming accessory sales in 2025 and strong growth for components like SSDs and RAM. A downloadable Front Row category report offers a monthly performance breakdown by subcategory.

• Nearly one in three euros spent on computers and accessories on Amazon.de last year occurred during the final three months of the year.
• Amazon.de's Computer & Accessories category generated an estimated €4.6 billion last year, a 6% increase year-on-year.
• Amazon's Black Friday week in Germany ran from November 20 through Cyber Monday on December 1, 2025.

Essity acquires feminine care business in Brazil

Hygiene and health company Essity has entered into an agreement to acquire Kenvue’s feminine care business in Brazil, including the market-leading brands Carefree, Sempre Livre and o.b. The purchase price [...]