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Fashion28 September, 2026
Armani begins talks with LVMH, L’Oréal, and EssilorLuxottica regarding a minority stake
Within a few weeks, Armani will begin talks with LVMH, L’Oréal, and EssilorLuxottica regarding the sale of an initial 15% minority stake. That stake may be divided equally among all three companies.
General28 September, 2026
Major expansion for Hema in Belgium: five new stores, dozens of renovations
Hema will open five more new stores in Belgium this fall: three in Wallonia and two in Flanders. At the same time, the retailer is renovating dozens of existing stores. Next year, the flagship store on Antwerp’s Meir will also get a makeover.
Food28 September, 2026
Aldi Belgium aims to attract more shoppers with exclusive app promotions
From now on, users of the Aldi app will be offered about ten exclusive additional promotions each week, in addition to the regular weekly specials. Within Aldi Nord, Belgium serves as a test market for initiatives related to loyalty programs.
Mode25 September, 2026
Pieces opens in Leuven: aims for 45 stores in Belgium and the Netherlands
Pieces is (once again) focusing on its own stores. The Bestseller brand opened a new location in Leuven on Thursday—its twelfth in the Benelux in just one year—and ultimately aims to have about twenty stores in Belgium. Wijnegem is at the very top of its wish list.
Food25 September, 2026
Another record profit for Lidl’s international division
Lidl’s international operations once again posted strong revenue and profit growth in the past fiscal year. The discount retailer appears to be keeping rising costs well under control.
Fashion25 September, 2026
Former H&M executive takes on global retail role at Mango
Mango has appointed Katarzyna “Kasia” Niemirowicz Majtas as chief retail officer. The former H&M executive will be responsible for the further expansion of the physical store network. The Spanish fashion challenger is thus positioning itself more and more as a thorn in the side of the fast-fashion giants.
Fashion25 September, 2026
Fashion chains promise living wages, but “real progress has yet to materialize”
One-third of major fashion brands say they are committed to paying a living wage, but only a fraction can demonstrate concrete progress. This is according to the latest Fashion Checker report from the Clean Clothes Campaign. Particularly in light of upcoming European due diligence legislation, the gap between promise and…
Food25 September, 2026
Lidl Netherlands raises the bar for organic products
Lidl Netherlands plans to significantly increase the share of organic products in its fresh food categories. By 2030, 12% of the volume of potatoes, vegetables, and fruit sold must be certified organic. For fresh liquid dairy products under its own brand, the discounter is aiming for 10%.
Fashion24 September, 2026
Vinted is “serious business”: how resellers are becoming increasingly formidable competitors to retailers
The secondhand market is rapidly becoming more professional. Private sellers are turning their hobby into a full-fledged retail business, spreading their offerings across multiple platforms, and sourcing inventory in an increasingly professional manner. In doing so, they are encroaching on the territory of specialized secondhand chains and other professional retailers.
Fashion24 September, 2026
JBC’s parent company asks star designer Jordy Arthur Vaesen to revive HNST jeans
Claes Retail Group, the parent company of JBC and CKS, among others, is relaunching the Belgian jeans brand HNST. Influencer and designer to the stars Jordy Arthur Vaesen is taking on the role of creative director, with the goal of transforming the sustainable niche brand into a widely embraced label—in…
Beauty/Care24 September, 2026
Sephora opens largest Belgian store in Liège
Sephora, the French beauty giant, is opening its largest store in Belgium today. Located in the heart of Médiacité in Liège, this new 400-square-meter store marks a key milestone in the company’s expansion strategy. It is Sephora’s third store in the country, following recent openings at Docks Bruxsel and City2…
Algemeen24 September, 2026
Amazon offers faster delivery in the Netherlands
Amazon.nl customers in the Dutch Randstad can receive orders placed before 3 p.m. on the same day. The retailer plans to expand this fast delivery service to other regions.