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General12 March, 2026
Non-food discounter Woolworth reaches milestone of 1,000 stores in Europe
German non-food discounter Woolworth opened its thousandth store in Europe last week. The retailer plans to open more than 200 additional stores this year and is aiming for 5,000 locations in the long term.
Home12 March, 2026
Ikea opts for medium format: 20 compact stores on the way
Ingka Group, the largest Ikea retailer, is rolling out a compact store concept. Over the next six months, 20 new locations will open in Europe and North America to be closer to customers in smaller cities and suburbs.
Fashion12 March, 2026
How Zalando is preparing for an AI retail world
Zalando is gearing up for the AI revolution: the company is building a technological ecosystem in which artificial intelligence and logistics infrastructure are set to drive growth.
Fashion12 March, 2026
Zalando grows thanks to AI and acquisition of About You
Zalando is growing steadily thanks to more intensive use of artificial intelligence. The German fashion platform has seen its turnover rise to €12.3 billion and expects further growth in 2026 thanks to AI, new apps, and the integration of About You.
Beauty/Care11 March, 2026
Henkel achieves higher margin despite declining sales
Henkel, owner of brands such as Persil and Schwarzkopf, managed to improve its profitability in 2025 despite a challenging economic climate. Sales declined, mainly due to exchange rate effects.
General11 March, 2026
Action kicks off in Croatia
On Wednesday, Action officially opened its first store in Croatia. It is the fifteenth market in Europe for the Dutch non-food discounter.
General11 March, 2026
Department store chain Breuninger off the market: bids too low
Breuninger puts its planned sale on hold after disappointing bids. The families behind the German luxury department store chain hoped to raise around €2.5 billion, but received lower bids. Perhaps another attempt will follow later.
Fashion11 March, 2026
Fashion chain Bimba y Lola celebrates 20th anniversary with growth
Spanish fashion and accessories chain Bimba y Lola is celebrating its twentieth anniversary in style: the company achieved a turnover of just over €250 million, an increase of 7% compared to the previous year.
Food11 March, 2026
Swiss Migros withdraws from Germany
With the sale of the loss-making organic chain Tegut, Migros is withdrawing completely from Germany. Most of the stores will go to Edeka, while Rewe will also take over a significant number.
Leisure11 March, 2026
Belgian bike chain launches breakdown service for cyclists in the Benelux
The Antwerp-based bicycle chain De Geus, in collaboration with mobility organization VAB, is launching the “Depannage De Geus” service: a mobility guarantee that offers cyclists 24/7 assistance in case of breakdowns, at home or on the road in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
General11 March, 2026
[Opinion] Vertical integration: how China controls the entire chain
European retail and industry are losing ground to Chinese newcomers, not because of a lack of quality or innovation, but because of a fundamental difference: vertical integration. From Puma to MediaMarkt, there is a systematic strategy behind the recent wave of acquisitions.
Electronics11 March, 2026
MediaMarkt launches shopping by appointment in the Netherlands
MediaMarkt is introducing a new service in its Dutch stores: shopping by appointment. Last year, the electronics retailer launched this free service in its German stores.