
Czech govt. unveils new bill to ensure gender-balanced corporate boards
Czechia aims for gender equality in corporate leadership with a new bill mandating a minimum of one-third women on boards.
British toy retailer Hamleys has quietly exited the Czech market
Failing to reach a license agreement with the London-based brand, Prague's former Hamleys stores have been rebranded as The Playground.
Meet the company helping expats in Czechia find their voice
Providing customer service excellence and copious opportunities for expat employees, BlueLink’s Prague Center is a place where people come first.
Turkish e-commerce giant to enter Czech market this quarter
Trendyol, worth over USD 16 billion, will also enter Slovakia, Poland, and Bulgaria in the next few months as it plans to expand across Europe.
French supermarket giant Carrefour will return to Czechia in 2024
Although not opening its own stores in the country, the multinational will sell its own products through a partnership with a domestic wholesaler.
Starbucks has opened its first branch inside Prague Castle
The 54-seat cafe on the grounds of the UNESCO-listed monument is located near St. Vitus Cathedral.
Corporate giants ranked: Czechia’s most valuable billion-crown companies
The study found that each business in the ranking had a valuation of over CZK 1 billion.
Bionic arms, AI marvels, and tech visionaries: Prague plugs into big ideas this week
In its third year, Future Port Youth 2023 explores emerging trends in digital technology, innovation, sustainability, and business.
Leader Talks: ABSL's Joe Appleton on how business services are powering the Czech economy
ABSL’s conference this November in Brno will celebrate the organization’s tenth birthday and highlight the sector’s contribution to Czech economic success.
Prague conference brings together smartest investors in Czech startup sphere
Scheduled to take place in late October, the Engaged Investments conference gives people a chance to learn from the most seasoned Czech startup funders.
Leader Talks: ADP’s Jitka Sošková on how technology is transforming the payroll space
Automatic Data Processing (ADP) provides multi-country payroll services for some of the world’s biggest companies from its Prague base.
Seeking greater fulfillment in your professional life? Consider coach training
Two decades ago, Norbert Riethof brought a new type of personal and professional development to Czechia. Today, there’s more demand for his work than ever.
Czech cash comeback? One in four shoppers told they can't use their cards
Analysts say that small businesses have made a shift to cash-only payments to avoid tax payments and added fees.
Czech authorities mull taxing foreign companies operating in Czechia
Under the proposed bill, the state would collect between CZK 4 billion and 6 billion per year by taxing foreign-headquartered firms working in Czechia.
Czech tech, media, and telecoms sectors most attractive to investors
Though M&As are currently in decline, a stabler macroeconomic environment and a new tax on company sales in 2024 may cause an uptick in investor activity.
American Express canceling most of its remaining services in Czechia
The charge card company, mainly used by business travelers, is scaling back its international operations.
Czech Post announces additional layoffs
The Czech Post's cost-cutting measures include firing 250 more employees by the end of July.