GlobalNetXchange (GNX), the e-business solution and service provider that connects retailers and manufacturers worldwide, has announced it has extended its relationship with Swiss retailer, Manor Group.

Manor Group includes a range of Swiss retailers including the Solomarche, Jumbo and Athleticum banners. Its group annual sales for 2004 were CHF 3.045bn ($2.57bn).

“Manor is committed to continuously improving its operations to create real value for our customers and shareholders,” said Maurice Calanca, Manor’s marketing director. “GNX provides a unique combination of technology and services that has enabled us to embed e-sourcing into our procurement process to achieve significant cost savings.”

GNX customers across the world include Carrefour, Coles Myer, Metro, Kroger, Diageo, Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive and Kimberley Clark.