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Food13 March, 2026
Spadel Fund invests in Living Things gut‑health sodas
The Source Ventures, the venture capital fund of Belgian water group Spadel, is investing in British beverage producer Living Things. The young brand develops soft drinks that focus on gut health, a category that is rapidly gaining ground worldwide.
Electronics13 March, 2026
Remko Rijnders appointed CEO of MediaMarkt owner Ceconomy
What was expected has now been confirmed: Ceconomy, owner of electronics chains MediaMarkt and Saturn, has appointed Dutchman Remko Rijnders as CEO, effective July 1. At the same time, the retailer has appointed German Jan Niclas Brandt as Chief Customer Officer.
General12 March, 2026
Should online stores allow AI agents? Amazon sets an important precedent
Should AI agents be allowed to access any online store? Amazon believes they should not, and even considers it hacking. The ruling of the US federal court could determine the rules for the future…
General12 March, 2026
Gino Van Ossel on RetailDetail’s Omnichannel Congress: “E-commerce is not ‘mature’; it remains a battlefield”
Certainly, digital and omnichannel are the standard in retail today. However, the maturity of e-commerce does not mean that it stops there. According to Vlerick professor Gino Van Ossel, competition and opportunities are accelerating right now — from online food to AI, social media, and niche web shops.
Food12 March, 2026
Colruyt’s Easy Checkout also available for other retailers
The innovative Easy Checkout system that Colruyt is currently rolling out in its Belgian stores may soon also appear at other retailers: hardware supplier Partner Tech Europe has been granted the rights to commercialize the system.
Fashion12 March, 2026
Geox looking for new breath after drop in sales
Geox, the Italian shoe brand once known for its revolutionary breathable soles, is now looking for a second wind: the 2025 financial year ended with an 8.3% drop in sales. The brand is undergoing a strategic repositioning.
Food12 March, 2026
Intermarché is growing faster than its rivals
Groupement Mousquetaires, the French group behind supermarket chains Intermarché and Netto, achieved strong sales growth in food in 2025, mainly thanks to acquisitions. In Belgium, the retailer grew by more than 6%.
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.