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General24 April, 2026
More flexible opening hours in Belgium: open until 9 p.m. and no designated closing day
The Belgian federal government is relaxing the rules on store opening hours and eliminating the mandatory weekly closing day. With this measure, the government aims to better equip brick-and-mortar retailers to compete with the flexibility of e-commerce.
Food24 April, 2026
Nestlé’s restructuring plan is taking shape in France and Germany
Nestlé’s plan, announced in 2025, to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide is gradually taking shape. The multinational has announced the first rounds of layoffs in France and Germany.
Food24 April, 2026
Strikes at Aldi Belgium spread like wildfire: concerns over Sunday openings
Aldi is considering opening its Belgian stores on Sundays as well, news causing unrest among employees. More than 50 stores across the country are closed today and strikes will continue this weekend.
Fashion24 April, 2026
Nike is cutting another 1,400 jobs worldwide
Nike is carrying out another round of major layoffs, the second one this year. This time, about 1,400 jobs will be cut, mainly in the technology departments in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Food24 April, 2026
Chocolate company Dolfin saves industry peer Galler from bankruptcy
The struggling Belgian chocolatier Galler is being acquired by its Nivelles-based counterpart Dolfin and a consortium of Walloon investors. However, as many as 70 of the 170 jobs will be lost.
Beauty/Care24 April, 2026
Medi-Market aims for 1 billion euros in revenue and double the number of stores
Medi-Market has reached a symbolic milestone in Schelle: the opening of its 100th store in the Benelux. The drugstore and pharmacy chain now aims to reach the 400-store mark, primarily abroad, and is targeting 1 billion euros in revenue.
Food23 April, 2026
Average Rob launches La Patate, a chip shop with international ambitions
YouTuber and entrepreneur Robert Van Impe, better known as Average Rob, is moving on from beer (Tout Bien) to another Belgian classic: the chip shop. The first La Patate is opening right next to Antwerp Station, with at least two more locations set to follow this year.
Food23 April, 2026
Mondelez meets packaging goal: 5% recycled plastic
Mondelez (which owns brands such as Milka, Oreo, and Philadelphia) has already met its goal of reducing the use of “new” plastic in Europe. The FMCG group reports two concrete results, albeit modest ones, but emphasizes innovations in both mechanical and chemical recycling.
Food23 April, 2026
Aldi Belgium considers opening on Sundays
Like Lidl, Aldi wants to negotiate with the unions to open its stores on Sundays as well. Since Delhaize, Carrefour, and Okay are also open on Sundays, Colruyt may soon be the only major supermarket chain to remain closed on Sundays.
Food23 April, 2026
Dutch people are flocking to foreign supermarkets
More and more Dutch consumers are looking for better prices across the border. One in three Dutch people shops in Germany or Belgium at least once a month. As a result, cross-border shopping is evolving from a regional phenomenon into a broader national trend.
Fashion23 April, 2026
Lululemon appoints former Nike executive as its new CEO
Lululemon has appointed former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill as its new CEO. The appointment comes after several years of underperformance and the departure of CEO Calvin McDonald earlier this year.
Food23 April, 2026
Why Colruyt is launching its own estate wine
Pas de Soucis: that is the name of the first white Belgian wine from the Colruyt Group’s own vineyard, Domaine Lez-Envies, which is now hitting the market. The retailer aims to demonstrate the potential of Belgian viticulture.