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General9 September, 2026
[In the Picture] Wingzz China 2026: Why shops in Shanghai are looking less and less like stores
In Shanghai, the boundaries between retail, media, technology, and logistics are blurring at lightning speed. Stores are becoming media channels, brands are building communities around physical locations, and technology is increasingly linking content, transactions, and logistics. This became clear during the first two days of the RetailDetail Wingzz China 2026…
Food9 September, 2026
Jumbo: growing market share in the Netherlands, strong like-for-like growth in Belgium
In the Netherlands, supermarket chain Jumbo reversed its downward trend in the first half of 2026, with its market share rising back above 20%. In Belgium, the chain is boasting strong like-for-like sales growth.
Food9 September, 2026
[Interview] “I drink quite a bit of coffee with franchisees from other chains” (Anrico Maat, Jumbo Belgium)
“Strong, consistent growth figures show that Flemish consumers are embracing the Jumbo concept,” says Anrico Maat, director for Belgium. Business owners also see the potential. Now we just need to secure a few more permits: “I think it’s really easy to file an objection in Belgium.”
Fashion9 September, 2026
Nike shareholders reject greater climate transparency
Nike’s shareholders rejected a proposal calling for greater transparency regarding the sports brand’s climate goals. However, investors did approve the controversial compensation package for top management.
General9 September, 2026
Meta and Amazon launch two-pronged AI race: Muse for consumers and chip deal for infrastructure
The AI race is picking up speed both on and behind the scenes: Meta, Facebook’s parent company, aims to position its new personal assistant, Muse, directly between consumers and retailers, while Amazon is securing tens of billions in AI chips. The ultimate goal is the same: control over the technology…
General9 September, 2026
“Print is not dead”: PubliBox wants to help retailers conquer all of Belgium
While retailers shift marketing budgets to digital channels, PubliBox believes remarkably strongly in the mailbox. The coupon platform is now expanding its reach to all of Belgium. On Retail Marketing Day, Gregory Gysel of Pro-Mailing explains why he believes print still has potential, especially in combination with digital.
Fashion9 September, 2026
Inditex posts another record profit
Inditex, the parent company of Zara, Bershka, Massimo Dutti, and others, has once again posted record profits in the past half-year following a strong increase in sales, both in physical stores and online.
Fashion8 September, 2026
H&M aims for Spain, Inditex’s home market, with a new production office in Barcelona
H&M Group is investing in Spain—perhaps not coincidentally, the home of its archrival Inditex. The Swedish fashion group is opening a new production office in Barcelona, which will serve as a hub for product development, trend analysis, and market research.
Food8 September, 2026
[Interview] “Retail is like elite sports!” (Els Lagrou, Albert Heijn Belgium)
The move to Albert Heijn was a real eye-opener for marketing director Els Lagrou. She has since fallen in love with both the industry and the brand, which is carving out a niche for itself in Flanders as a challenger with creative campaigns.
Food8 September, 2026
Clarebout to close potato plant in Mouscron
Clarebout Potatoes plans to completely shut down production at its Moeskroen 1 facility. The producer of frozen potato products cites overcapacity, rising costs, and increasing competition. Up to 392 jobs are at risk.
Food8 September, 2026
Mondelez replaces plastic with paper in cookie packaging
Mondelēz International is replacing the plastic trays in cookie packages with 100% FSC-certified paper trays. This allows the manufacturer to save more than 2,200 metric tons of new plastic annually, a reduction of approximately 80% compared to the previous plastic packaging.
General8 September, 2026
How Kaufland is challenging Bol and Amazon with a new Dutch marketplace
The Dutch online marketplace of Lidl’s sister chain, Kaufland, is now live. Kaufland.nl is launching with 9 million items across more than 6,400 categories and approximately 3,000 affiliated sellers. It’s a bold move, as the Dutch e-commerce market is already highly developed (particularly due to Bol), as Amazon has previously…