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Food13 November, 2026
Hawaiian gets a New CEO and sets sights on Germany
The Pokébowl chain Hawaiian has brought former Bain consultant Kande Kazadi on board as its new CEO. He is taking over from co-founder Mattijs Hermans and is tasked with further expanding the Antwerp-based restaurant chain in Europe. For now, the expansion in the Netherlands is proving more difficult than expected.
Fashion13 November, 2026
Burberry back in the black thanks to its retail operations
Burberry posted a profit again in the first half of fiscal year 2026/27. The British fashion group saw its revenue rise and also significantly improved its profitability.
Food13 November, 2026
Marc Hofman, former chief of Colruyt and Ter Beke, has died
Marc Hofman, a key figure at Colruyt Group for many years and former CEO of Ter Beke (now What’s Cooking), has died of cancer at the age of 68. The low-key but influential executive left his mark on several major Belgian companies.
Food13 November, 2026
All Colruyt stores will get a digital wine assistant
Following a successful trial in eight stores, Colruyt will roll out a digital wine assistant in all of its Belgian stores by March of next year. A touchscreen guides shoppers to the right wine based on their taste, meal, and budget.
Fashion12 November, 2026
Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo get a new CEO
Capri Holdings, the parent company of Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, is poaching Justin Boxford from cosmetics giant Estée Lauder. The new CEO is tasked with getting the luxury group back on the path to growth following persistent declines in revenue at Michael Kors.
Food12 November, 2026
Libeert doubles chocolate production following 68% revenue growth
Chocolate manufacturer Libeert is bursting at the seams. The West Flemish family-owned company is building a new factory in Komen, which will double its production capacity. The investment follows a 68% increase in revenue over the past three years.
Electronics12 November, 2026
JD.com completes acquisition of MediaMarkt owner Ceconomy
Following recent approval from the European Union, the Chinese conglomerate JD.com has successfully completed the acquisition of the German group Ceconomy, owner of the MediaMarkt electronics chain. The European subsidiary will, however, continue to operate as an independent company.
General12 November, 2026
The rise of Chinese brands: new consumption and a new way of going global
Chinese brands are gaining influence, while Western brands can no longer take their privileged position for granted. Rachel Zheng, a journalist contributing to publications including Jing Daily and WIRED, and award-winning futurist and innovation strategist Louis Zheng witnessed this firsthand when they joined as expert guides on RetailDetail’s Wingzz retail…
Fashion12 November, 2026
[In the picture] Delvaux reopens Antwerp boutique: craftsmanship in dialogue with art and design
No two Delvaux boutiques are alike. The two-story townhouse where the luxury handbag brand is reopening its Antwerp location invites visitors to discover both the city and the world of leather craftsmanship.
Food12 November, 2026
The conversion of Ekoplaza to Färm in Flanders has been completed
With the reopening of the store in Drongen, the renovation project to convert the seven Flemish Ekoplaza locations to the Färm brand is now fully complete. The organic chain, which now has 41 stores in Belgium, promises lower prices.
General12 November, 2026
Discover all 28 speakers at RetailDetail Night 2026
It’s just one week away: the annual RetailDetail Night, on November 19 at the foot of the Atomium. A festive evening featuring many familiar faces and plenty of new ones. Who? Discover all the speakers here…
General12 November, 2026
“Wonderful aims to bridge the gap between what AI can do and how retailers use it”
AI applications in retail don’t have to be limited to chatbots. There are plenty of opportunities to improve the customer experience—and even to take human interaction to the next level, says Tom Pluym of Wonderful.