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Fashion16 June, 2025
Beaumanoir and Celio take over part of Jennyfer
The bankrupt French fashion brand Jennyfer is not disappearing altogether: industry peer Beaumanoir is taking over the brand rights and 26 shops. Seven shops will go to Celio.
Food13 June, 2025
“Carrefour seeks buyer for Italian branch”
Carrefour is considering leaving Italy: the retailer is said to be holding discreet talks with European retailers about a sale of its operations in the country. Among others, Lidl, Esselunga and Conad are said to be showing interest.
Beauty/Care13 June, 2025
Multipharma continues to grow, but investments melt away profits
The Belgian pharmacy group Multipharma achieved impressive growth in 2024, even without the acquisition of the Goed pharmacies. However, net profits halved due to significant investments, including in IT and supply chain.
Fashion13 June, 2025
[In the picture] H&M trials premium children’s fashion at Galeries Lafayette
H&M has opened its first shop-in-shop in the prestigious Galeries Lafayette Haussmann department store in Paris. The Swedish fashion chain is presenting its premium children’s line, “H&M Adorables”, to a new audience.
Food13 June, 2025
Dutch lunch chain Stach expands to Paris, London and Berlin
Stach, the Dutch chain of food shops, is nurturing international ambitions: after its two first branches in Paris, cities like Berlin, London or Hamburg should follow.
General13 June, 2025
Poundland sold for one pound: 200 store closures loom
The British discount chain Poundland has been sold for a symbolic fee to the American restructuring fund Gordon Brothers. Although the buyer has promised a loan of 80 million pounds, up to 200 stores are at risk of closing.
Food13 June, 2025
New Aldi clothing collection nods to “quiet luxury”
Just like last year, Aldi is introducing another clothing line in its Belgian stores at the start of the festival summer, with a special collector’s item as an eye-catcher.
Fashion13 June, 2025
Is François-Henri Pinault taking a step back from ‘his’ Kering?
François-Henri Pinault, the other French luxury king alongside LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, is reportedly looking to step down as CEO of Kering. The change comes at a time when the holding company behind Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent is struggling.
Fashion12 June, 2025
My Jewellery finds growth capital with investor
Private equity player Freshstream is investing in My Jewellery. The clothing and jewellery brand had been looking for external investors since November in order to continue its international growth.
Food12 June, 2025
Strikes break out at Lidl after failed negociations
Strikes broke out in a small number of Lidl’s Belgian supermarkets on Thursday: employees are protesting against the failure to take adequate measures to ease workloads.
Food12 June, 2025
Hypermarkets are disappearing, convenience stores are winning: who will benefit from Cora’s exit in Belgium?
In the saturated Belgian supermarket landscape, a spot is suddenly becoming available: with the planned discontinuation of Cora, retailers are preparing for a reshuffling of market shares. But who will reap the benefits? And what does the Belgian food market look like today?
Fashion12 June, 2025
[In the picture] Lululemon opens first Belgian stores
On Antwerp’s main shopping street the Meir, Canadian sports brand Lululemon opened its first Belgian store Thursday morning. This will soon be followed by a second one, on Avenue de la Toison d’Or in Brussels.