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General8 September, 2026
How Kaufland is challenging Bol and Amazon with a new Dutch marketplace
The Dutch online marketplace of Lidl’s sister chain, Kaufland, is now live. Kaufland.nl is launching with 9 million items across more than 6,400 categories and approximately 3,000 affiliated sellers. It’s a bold move, as the Dutch e-commerce market is already highly developed (particularly due to Bol), as Amazon has previously…
General8 September, 2026
Vinted adds Budbee package lockers in the Netherlands
Vinted is expanding its delivery options in the Netherlands with Budbee’s parcel lockers. This is already the third European market where the two companies are collaborating.
DIY/Garden8 September, 2026
Hornbach surprises with sustained strong growth
At Hornbach, both revenue and profit rose sharply in the past quarter. The home improvement group is growing significantly faster than the DIY market, but despite this strong performance, it is sticking to its annual forecast.
Leisure7 September, 2026
The opening date of the first Smyths Toys store in Belgium has been announced
It had already been known for some time that Smyths Toys would open its first physical store in Belgium at the City Nord retail park in Gosselies, near Charleroi. Now the date has been set: the store will open its doors on October 15, according to the shopping center’s website.
Home7 September, 2026
Ikea trials buyback service through Dutch recycling stores
IKEA is heading into the city for secondhand goods: in Utrecht, the home furnishings chain is launching a partnership with the recycling chain Droppie, where consumers can now turn in used IKEA products in exchange for a gift card.
Food7 September, 2026
Aldi Süd acquires stake in Philippine discounter
Aldi Süd is acquiring a minority stake in the Philippine supermarket chain Dali. With this move, the discount retailer is taking a new step in Asia, where the company has so far only operated in China.
Food7 September, 2026
Dutch supermarkets increasingly suffer from cross-border shopping
Price differences are increasingly driving Dutch consumers across the border, especially for fuel, personal care products, and everyday groceries. Even retailers that aren’t located right on the border are feeling the impact more and more.
Food7 September, 2026
Maash raises 12 million euros for fungus-based meat alternatives
The Brussels-based startup Maash has raised 12 million euros to scale up production of mycoprotein, a protein derived from fungal mycelium. The first products containing this meat substitute are expected to hit store shelves by mid-2027.
Beauty/Care7 September, 2026
EssilorLuxottica: family conflict escalates and reshapes management
The French-Italian eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica, known for brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Persol, is restructuring its top management following a public conflict with the founder’s son. CEO Francesco Milleri is also taking this opportunity to better integrate the company’s growing tech operations, such as its smart glasses developed with…
Food7 September, 2026
Delhaize builds a new fresh produce warehouse and invests 120 million euros
Delhaize is allocating 120 million euros to expand its logistics capacity in Belgium. Among other things, the supermarket chain is building a new distribution center for fresh products in Zellik. The investment is expected to create 130 new permanent jobs.
Leisure7 September, 2026
Six more stores for Bike Republic
Bike Republic will expand from 42 to 48 locations in the coming months. The Colruyt Group’s bicycle chain is now deliberately targeting city centers and expects to return to profitability this year.
Food4 September, 2026
Food supply chain is “insufficiently prepared” for upcoming extreme El Niño
The current El Niño could become the strongest in decades. The World Meteorological Organization warns of major consequences for precipitation, heat, and flooding. The food industry faces the threat of crop failures, as well as higher-priced raw materials, logistical disruptions, and new pressures on supply chains that are already (too)…