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General28 August, 2026
EmpCo anti-greenwashing rules force companies to take a hard look at themselves
“Sustainable” and “conscious”: are you (really) sure about that? Starting from 27 September, the European EmpCo Directive aims to protect everything from climate claims to green imagery from empty promises. There is also concern that good intentions may end up being penalized.
Food28 August, 2026
Cost-cutting measures are eroding Aldi Süd’s market share
A rigorous cost-cutting policy at discount retailer Aldi Süd is leading to declining market share in most countries where the company operates. Critics say the retailer is losing sight of its customers.
Fashion28 August, 2026
[In the picture] At Lefties, technology helps keep prices low
Lefties, the budget chain owned by the Spanish fashion group Inditex, has just opened its first store in the United Kingdom, marking a new step in the retailer’s international expansion. Several technological innovations are helping to boost productivity at this location.
Home28 August, 2026
Dille & Kamille opens 63rd store in Zutphen
Dille & Kamille is continuing to expand with a new location in Zutphen. The Dutch home and lifestyle chain expects to open its doors in early December on Beukerstraat, in the center of the Hanseatic city. This brings the total number of stores to 63.
Food28 August, 2026
Lidl’s parent company invests another 5.6 billion euros in German data center
Schwarz Gruppe, the parent company of Lidl and Kaufland, is allocating up to 5.6 billion euros for a new data center near Rostock. Following an 11-billion-euro investment in Lübbenau, the retail group is rapidly expanding its own European cloud and AI infrastructure.
Food28 August, 2026
Unilever puts British mustard brand Colman’s up for sale
Unilever is seeking a buyer for Colman’s, one of the United Kingdom’s best-known mustard brands. With this sale, the company hopes to preempt potential objections from competition authorities regarding its merger plans with the American company McCormick.
Fashion27 August, 2026
[In the picture] Waterloo is a springboard for further growth e5 fashion chain
Even before the official launch, the first French-language store of the e5 fashion chain is performing quite well. The retailer, which is experiencing strong growth in a shrinking market, is therefore confident that its venture in Wallonia will be a success.
Food27 August, 2026
Delhaize expanding to the Makro site in Eke: 12 store openings this year
In November of this year, Delhaize will open a new, large supermarket on the site of the former Makro in Eke. This brings the total number of store openings for the food retailer in 2026 to 12.
General27 August, 2026
From Uplace to Broeklin: why Bart Verhaeghe wants retail to think bigger
Nearly twenty years after Bart Verhaeghe launched Uplace, ground has been broken on its successor, Broeklin. Over those twenty years, the retail world has also evolved. The future of brick-and-mortar retail no longer lies solely in functional shopping, but in destinations that inspire wonder.
Food27 August, 2026
Delhaize reshuffles executive committee: Gentile moves to Ahold Delhaize
Delhaize is restructuring its executive committee now that Raphaël Gentile is also taking on a European role at parent company Ahold Delhaize. Starting in September, Jonathan Hertog will assume responsibility for both commerce and sourcing.
Food27 August, 2026
Pernod Ricard fears the U.S. slump will last for years
The downturn in the spirits market in the United States and China is hitting Pernod Ricard hard. Revenue fell by 14.2% last fiscal year, and net income dropped by as much as 26%. The French owner of Absolut, Jameson, and Martell expects that weakness in the U.S. market, in particular,…
Fashion27 August, 2026
Abercrombie & Fitch sets new record in fifteenth consecutive quarter of growth
After yet another record quarter, Abercrombie & Fitch is raising its outlook for the full fiscal year. The American fashion group is benefiting from growth at both of its brands, as well as a substantial refund of previously paid import duties.