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Beauty/Care27 October, 2026
Nivea remains a cause for concern for Beiersdorf, despite recovery plan
Beiersdorf once again saw a decline in sales in the third quarter. Its flagship brand, Nivea, in particular, continues to struggle, although the German cosmetics group is seeing the first signs of recovery. Dermacosmetics and the luxury brand La Prairie, on the other hand, are growing strongly.
Food27 October, 2026
Competition regulator blocks Unox deal between Unilever and Zwanenberg
If Zwanenberg Food Group acquires the Unox and Zwan brands from Unilever, it could lead to higher prices for smoked sausages, cooked sausages, and soups, fears the Dutch competition authority, which is blocking the deal.
Food27 October, 2026
Several obstacles still stand in the way of Sunday openings at Aldi and Lidl in Belgium
The fact that Aldi and Lidl would like to keep their stores open until 1 p.m. on Sundays is a step too far for the unions, which are seeking a solution to the high workload in the stores. There are also discussions about minimum staffing levels and the voluntary nature…
Home27 October, 2026
Maisons du Monde replaces CEO after disappointing sales figures
Just a few months after Maisons du Monde’s financial rescue, CEO François-Melchior de Polignac is set to step down and be replaced by John Browett. The French home furnishings chain is also bringing in retail expert Marc Ténart to accelerate its recovery.
General26 October, 2026
Temu promises to do better after receiving a 200 million EU fine
Temu has submitted an action plan to the European Commission to comply with digital regulations, after the company was hit with a hefty fine in May. The proposals have been provisionally approved, and the platform has four months to implement them.
General26 October, 2026
Oxford Street celebrates its first “car-free” day
The first phase of the redevelopment of London’s famous Oxford Street has begun: a 1-kilometer stretch is now car-free. Mayor Lord Sadiq Khan calls the project the start of a turnaround for the well-known shopping street.
Food26 October, 2026
Mars finds that consumers don’t skimp on their pets
Pet food and care may be a product category, but that doesn’t make strategic placement in stores any less crucial. Mars Petcare outlines the drivers of growth in this large and resilient category.
Fashion26 October, 2026
[In the Picture] Four Roses opens sixth store in Leuven: “Flagship stores also strengthen other channels”
The Belgian fashion brand Four Roses is further expanding its retail network with a sixth company-owned store. Last Friday, the brand opened a store on Bondgenotenlaan in Leuven, right next to H&M. With this new flagship store, Four Roses aims to increase its visibility in the region.
Food26 October, 2026
Hackers demand nearly 9 million euros from AB InBev following a possible data breach
Beer giant AB InBev is investigating a possible cyberattack in which hackers claim to have stolen 3.9 gigabytes of company data. The cybercriminals are demanding a ransom of $10 million (8.9 million euros) in bitcoin. According to a cybersecurity expert, the damage appears to be limited for now.
General26 October, 2026
Could Spanish olive oil exports to the United States be curtailed?
Spanish olive oil could disappear from the U.S. import market. The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is considering imposing an embargo on certain Spanish products in retaliation for Spain’s refusal to allow U.S. ships involved in transporting goods to Israel to enter its ports.
Food26 October, 2026
Instacart is considering a sale to DoorDash or Uber
The American grocery delivery service Instacart is exploring a potential acquisition by a larger competitor. The company has already held talks with DoorDash and Uber, although the latter is said to have dropped out of the running.
General26 October, 2026
Starting November, Chinese packages will cost (at least) 2 euros more
Starting November 1, there will be an additional fee of 2 euros per product type on packages coming from outside the European Union, on top of the current 3-euro parcel tax. With this move, Europe is further ramping up the pressure on low-cost Chinese online retailers such as Temu, Shein,…