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Sowa Company, Bydgoszcz
The Sowa Company is a family-run patisserie firm created in 1946, in Bydgoszcz, Poland. In May 2022, the enterprise had 160 shops and selling points in Poland, Germany (Berlin) and England (London). History PRL Period (1946–1989) In 1946, Feliks and Stanisława Sowa opened a bakery at 55 Pomorska Street in Bydgoszcz. The shop is still operating to this day. They were both originating from a village between Grudziądz and Brodnica. At the time, the political regime was far from being propitious to such a venture. Not only all enterprises with more than 50 employees were nationalized, but also the post-war communist economic system hindered private initiatives. In addition, raw materials were scarce and the workforce limited. The post-war period and the growing communist rule turned out to be very unfavorable for taking up self-employment business. Stanisława Sowa remembered in an interview: ''Supply standards were then so low that we had to buy precious flour or sugar in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pâtisserie
A () is a type of Italian, French or Belgian bakery that specializes in pastries and sweets, as well as a term for such food items. In some countries, it is a legally controlled title that may only be used by bakeries that employ a licensed in French, in Dutch, in German (master pastry chef). In Dutch often the word is used for the shop itself and for the confections sold in such an establishment. In Italy, France, and Belgium, the is a pastry chef who has completed a lengthy training process, typically an apprenticeship, and passed a written examination. Often found in partnership with a in French, in Dutch, in German (bakery), are a common sight in towns in Italy, France, and Belgium. Cakes and other sweet foods can be bought at a . Conspicuous Pâtissiers Among the most celebrated French pâtissiers are: * Pierre Hermé * Philippe Conticini * Jean-Paul Hévin * Christophe Michalak * Cyril Lignac * Maison Ladurée * Maison Lenôtre In other countries In Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radom
Radom is a city in east-central Poland, located approximately south of the capital, Warsaw. It is situated on the Mleczna River in the Masovian Voivodeship (since 1999), having previously been the seat of a separate Radom Voivodeship (1975–1998). Radom is the fourteenth-largest city in Poland and the second-largest in its province with a population of 206,946 as of 2021. For centuries, Radom was part of the Sandomierz Province of the Kingdom of Poland and the later Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Despite being part of the Masovian Voivodeship, the city historically belongs to Lesser Poland. It was a significant center of administration, having served as seat of the Crown Council which ratified the Pact of Vilnius and Radom between Lithuania and Poland in 1401. The Nihil novi and Łaski's Statute were adopted by the Sejm at Radom's Royal Castle in 1505. In 1976, it was a center of the June 1976 protests. The city is home to the biennial Radom Air Show, the largest air sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polish Theatre In Bydgoszcz
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Pomeranian Philharmonic
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4F (company)
4F is a Polish clothing company established in 2003 and headquartered in Wieliczka, in southern Poland. The company is owned by OTCF S.A. whose other subsidiary, subsidiaries include brands like Outhorn and 4Faces. It offers sports, tourism and casual wear clothing as well as fashion accessory, accessories. The brand currently operates 230 stores in East-Central Europe and its products are present in around 500 multi-brand stores in 40 countries. 4F manufactures a wide range of sportswear and casual wear products, such as t-shirts, shorts, jackets, swimsuits, sandals, flip-flops, bags and backpacks. Company's sports equipment includes ski suits and bicycle helmets. History In 2003, the Horn Partner company (currently OTCF S.A.) opened its first retail store offering sportswear under the 4Fun brand. In 2007, the company changed the name to 4F Performance, and since 2010 it has adopted the 4F name. In 2008, it officially started cooperation with the Polish Olympic Committee (PKOl). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allegro (website)
Allegro () is a Polish online e-commerce platform. It is managed by Allegro Sp. z o.o. (former: Allegro Group Sp.z o.o., Allegro.pl Sp. z o.o.) which was formed in 1999 and subsequently purchased by online auction site QXL Ricardo plc in March 2000. QXL Ricardo plc changed its name to Tradus plc in 2007, and was acquired by Naspers in 2008. In October 2016, Naspers sold the Allegro Group to an alliance of investor funds: Cinven, Permira and Mid Europa Partners. Immensely popular in Poland, Allegro was ranked 251st among the world's most used online websites by Alexa Internet, and was ranked 5th within Poland (). In 2011, Allegro claimed to have over 11 million users. In 2017, Allegro claimed to have over 16 million users and more than 20 million accounts. In 2021 Allegro bought Mimovrste, Slovenia’s largest online retailer. In 2022 Allegro bought Mall Group, Czech online retailer. Sales volume According to company data, 70 million items are sold through the Allegro plat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YouGov
YouGov is a British international Internet-based market research and data analytics firm, headquartered in the UK, with operations in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. In 2007, it acquired US company Polimetrix, and since December 2017 it has owned Galaxy Research, an Australian market research company. History YouGov was founded in the UK in May 2000 by Stephan Shakespeare and future UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi. In 2001 they engaged BBC political analyst Peter Kellner, who became chairman, and then from 2007 to 2016, President. In April 2005, YouGov became a public company listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange. In 2007, polling firm Polimetrix, headed by Stanford University professor Doug Rivers, was acquired by the company. Galaxy Research Galaxy Research was an Australian market researching company that provided opinion polling for state and federal politics. Its polls were published in News Limi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comarch
Comarch is a Polish multinational software house and systems integrator based in Kraków, Poland. Comarch provides services in areas such as Telecommunications, Finance and Banking, the Services Sector and to Public Administration. Its services include billing, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, IT security, IT architecture, management and outsourcing solutions, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and sales support, electronic communication and business intelligence and cloud solutions for various businesses. Janusz Filipiak and his wife Elżbieta Filipiak (chairman of the supervisory board) are the main shareholders of the company. History Comarch was founded in 1993 by professor Janusz Filipiak, a tenured scientist on leave from AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków. Since then the company has built an international network of subsidiaries. Today, the Comarch Group employs more than 6500 employees in 30 countries around the world with a steady yearly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Platige Image
Platige Image S.A. is a Polish company founded in 1997. It specialises in computer graphics, 3D animation, and digital special effects. Its core business includes advertising as well as film, art, and academic projects. The studio employs a staff of over 300 artists, including directors, art directors, graphic designers, and producers. Platige has received over 250 awards and honours, including four Best of Show awards at the SIGGRAPH festival and a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award. The studio was nominated for an Academy Award, the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, and the Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival. Product divisions Commercials Platige has created over 2,500 commercials and has worked with the largest advertising agencies in Poland and abroad, including BBDO, DDB Worldwide, Grey Global Group, Havas Worldwide, JWT, Leo Burnett Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi, PZL, Publicis, and Young and Rubicam. Since its foundatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wawel (company)
Wawel is a Polish confectionery company, producing many varieties of chocolates, wafers, chocolate bars and snacks. Wawel is also a well-recognized brand of candy in Poland. History It was founded in 1898 by Adam Piasecki in Kraków as a confectionery shop. In 1910 the production moved to a purpose-built factory, one of the largest in the city. After World War II the company was nationalised and merged with two other Kraków-based companies: Pischinger and Suchard. In 1992 the company was privatised and in 1998 entered the Warsaw Stock Exchange. In 2006 the three historic factories in Kraków were closed and production was moved to a new factory in Dobczyce. Since 2007 52.12% of its shares have been owned by the German company Hosta International. Products The most popular products manufactured by Wawel include Danusia (chocolate bar), Malaga, Tiki Taki, Kasztanki (chocolates), Raczki, Kukułki, Fresh & Fruity (candies) and Mieszanka Krakowska (chocolate box). See also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inglot Cosmetics
Inglot Cosmetics is a Polish cosmetics company headquartered in Przemyśl, south-eastern Poland, specializing in the manufacturing of make-up products. It is considered among the most successful makeup companies in the world which sells its products globally in over 950 boutique stores located in 90 countries. Around 95% of the products that Inglot has on offer are manufactured in a facility located in Przemyśl. History The company was founded in 1983 by Wojciech Inglot, a Polish entrepreneur from Przemyśl. He was born on June 11, 1955, in the Polish People's Republic and graduated in chemistry from the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. He opened first state-owned plant in the early 1980s. It specialized in the production of pharmaceuticals. After the fall of communism in Poland, he bought his own chemical equipment from the government and gradually focused on the manufacturing of cosmetics. In 1987, his company released its first nail polish. In 2006, the company opened it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gazeta Wyborcza
''Gazeta Wyborcza'' (; ''The Electoral Gazette'' in English) is a Polish daily newspaper based in Warsaw, Poland. It is the first Polish daily newspaper after the era of "real socialism" and one of Poland's newspapers of record, covering the gamut of political, international and general news from a liberal perspective. History and profile The ''Gazeta Wyborcza'' was first published on 8 May 1989, under the rhyming masthead motto, "''Nie ma wolności bez Solidarności''" ("There's no freedom without Solidarity"). The founders were Andrzej Wajda, Aleksander Paszyński and Zbigniew Bujak. Its founding was an outcome of the Polish Round Table Agreement between the communist government of the People's Republic of Poland and political opponents centred on the Solidarity movement. It was initially owned by Agora SA. Later the American company Cox Communications partially bought the daily. The paper was to serve as the voice of the Solidarity movement during the run-up to the 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
