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General6 February, 2026
Wibra opens new distribution center in Apeldoorn
Wibra’s new distribution center in Apeldoorn has officially opened. The new location offers more space to grow along with the retail company’s rapid international expansion.
Food6 February, 2026
Amazon overtakes Walmart and then abandons supermarkets: is the Seattle giant done with retail?
Amazon is poised to surpass Walmart as the world’s largest retailer. Yet the Seattle giant has just announced that it will be closing all its Fresh and Go supermarkets and pumping even more money than expected into AI and cloud services. Has Amazon played its hand in retail?
Electronics6 February, 2026
Krëfel launches transformation plan: five stores to close, 180 jobs at risk
Belgian electronics chain Krëfel, a subsidiary of French company United.b, wants to close five structurally unprofitable stores and reorganize its headquarters and logistics. This could affect 180 of the approximately 1,100 employees. At the same time, the retailer will invest in stores and IT.
Fashion6 February, 2026
[In the picture] With five flagship stores, e5 strengthens its brand identity
Belgian fashion chain e5 is rolling out a revamped store concept in five existing locations in Aartselaar, Bruges Sint-Andries, Hasselt, Lokeren, and Ternat. The retailer is positioning the boutiques even more strongly as places where customers can also find inspiration and experience.
Food6 February, 2026
Lotus Bakeries: Thailand and Biscoff spread as solid backbones
Lotus Bakeries had an impressive year in 2025: a 10% increase in turnover to 1.355 billion euros and a 13% increase in profits. Biscoff remains a strong performer, also in the successful expansion into new markets.
Fashion5 February, 2026
Versace appoints Belgian Pieter Mulier as new creative director
Belgian Pieter Mulier will become the new Chief Creative Officer at Versace. The Prada Group has appointed him to take overall creative responsibility for the Italian fashion house from July.
Fashion5 February, 2026
Hoff launches global expansion in London’s Covent Garden
Spanish sneaker brand Hoff is kicking off its international expansion with the opening of a second flagship store in London. The new boutique in Covent Garden is set to be the springboard for further growth in Europe, the US, and Latin America.
Food5 February, 2026
Barry Callebaut invests 375 million euros in Belgian factories
Chocolate group Barry Callebaut announces significant investments in its production facilities in Halle and Wieze. The investments confirm Belgium’s importance to the Swiss group.
Food5 February, 2026
Belgians are ordering fewer meals for delivery
The upcoming VAT increase on meal deliveries puts the spotlight on platforms such as Takeaway.com, Deliveroo, and Uber Eats. But how deeply rooted are they in the daily lives of Belgian families? And who uses them most often?
Mode5 February, 2026
Capri sees Jimmy Choo recovering without Versace
Capri Holdings saw its revenue decline in the third quarter, but profits exceeded expectations and net debt fell sharply following the sale of Versace. Michael Kors underperformed, while Jimmy Choo’s profits recovered.
General5 February, 2026
Mars appoints new Benelux head of pet food
Mars Pet Nutrition, known for brands such as Whiskas, Sheba, and Pedigree, announces the appointment of Caspar Kam as General Manager Pet Nutrition for the Benelux. Since January 1, 2026, he has been leading the new cluster that brings together the Belgian and Dutch markets.
Fashion5 February, 2026
H&M to close European customer service center in the Netherlands: 250 jobs lost
H&M will close its European customer service center in Maastricht, the Netherlands, on June 1. The service will be outsourced to an external partner. This will result in the loss of 250 jobs.