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Irish Daily Star
30-04-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Star
McDonald's launches revolutionary new restaurant concept - and it's like nothing you've seen before
McDonald's is rethinking the traditional restaurant layout that is recognized all over the world. The world's largest fast food restaurant is making a bid to stay fresh and move with the times. The brand, which launched in 1940, became a household name by staying loyal to its tried and true business model. But as the fast food industry evolves, McDonald's is following the curve and has made strides to further develop the brand. Last year, it launched CosMc's, a concept restaurant with a focus on beverages and snacks. This year, they are debuting a new restaurant concept and it's unlike anything the brand has ever done before. Read More Related Articles Melania Trump shows true colors with 3-word command to Donald at Pope's funeral Read More Related Articles Trump is 'overwhelmed and distracted' after 100 days as POTUS, expert says McDonald's newest location looks nothing like the ones you know - in fact the new restaurant features a 72-foot screen that uses lighting, color and McDonald's mascots to shift the mood of the space between daytime and nighttime. The new 'Mood Engine' concept was set up at Admiralty Station in Hong Kong. This is McDonald's second-busiest location in the world. The Mood Engine concept was introduced to celebrate the brand's 50th anniversary since it first appeared in Hong Kong. The new McDonald's 'Mood Engine' reflects the energy of the restaurant (Image: Landini Associates) Mark Landini, the founder and creative director behind design and brand consultant agency, Landini Associates, said: 'The Mood-Engine resonates to the energy required by the guests in the moment. Like a chameleon, it responds to its environment.' 'As customers rise from the station below, they're welcomed by a reflective double-canopy entrance - a contemporary homage to McDonald's original roofline and a nod to Ray Kroc's classic design.' A press release on the redesign reads. 'Now framed by glowing feature walls in McDonald's signature yellow, aimed at creating an unmissable beacon - just like the earliest restaurants once were.' The Mood Engine concept in Admiralty Station is not the only experimental McDonald's location. In 2024, the brand launched a program to help envision a new look for McDonald's restaurants. Led by Antwerp-based studio WeWantMore, they came up with some interesting ideas like energy-efficient LED tubes, stools and chairs made from 100% recycled content, and the use of vivid primary colors like blue, yellow, and red. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
Associated Press
29-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Supply Chain Specialists OMP Strengthen Leadership to Support Strategic Growth
ANTWERPEN, BE / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2025 / Antwerp-based supply chain specialists OMP have refined their leadership structure in a move designed to align with their strategic growth ambitions. These changes, which reinforce leadership continuity and stability, follow the recent CEO transition in which Paul Vanvuchelen succeeded Anita Van Looveren. Continuity, stability, and teamwork are at the heart of the changes. The new structure represents an evolution in the company's leadership involving the creation of nine chief officer roles drawn from the existing ranks. The new leadership is seen as reinforcing the organization's engagement with investing for future growth. Driving growth through leadership realignment Paul Vanvuchelen confirms that the leadership realignment has been carefully designed to reflect and enhance the company's commitment to fostering collaboration and empowering its global teams to deliver impactful solutions. OMP will continue its focus on driving innovation and maintaining its position as a recognized global leader in supply chain planning. 'Our leadership team plays a key role in shaping OMP's future. These appointments highlight our focus on providing stability and ensuring we remain well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of our customers and partners. Together, we build a solid foundation to drive innovation and growth in supply chain planning.' Advanced solutions OMP has built its reputation on providing advanced supply chain solutions to some of the world's most innovative companies in industries including life sciences, consumer goods, chemicals, metals, paper, plastics & packaging. With over 1,200 employees worldwide, OMP serves its customers from its head office in Belgium and regional offices in Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Spain, and the US, with the support of a solid and growing network of alliance partners. The company was recognized in 2024 for the ninth successive year as a global Leader in supply chain planning solutions in the Gartner Magic QuadrantTM for its customer-focused approach and cutting-edge Unison Planning™ solution. The updates involve adjustments in the leadership team to align roles with strategic objectives. Visit the website for a full overview of the revised leadership structure. About OMP OMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow and thrive by offering the best digitized supply chain planning solution on the market. Hundreds of customers in a wide range of industries - spanning consumer goods, life sciences, chemicals, metals, paper, plastics & packaging - benefit from using OMP's unique Unison Planning™.
