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Beauty/Care7 August, 2026
French beauty chain Aroma-Zone to be acquired by Swiss investor
The Swiss investment fund Partners Group announced Thursday that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the French natural beauty and wellness brand Aroma-Zone from the holding company Eurazeo.
Fashion7 August, 2026
Ralph Lauren reports higher-than-expected growth in turnover and profit
Ralph Lauren closed the first quarter of its fiscal year with net revenue of $1.96 billion (approximately 1.7 billion euros), up 14% from a year earlier. Following this better-than-expected start, the company is also raising its outlook for the full fiscal year.
Food7 August, 2026
Struggling Diageo to cut costs by more than a billion
Beverage manufacturer Diageo, owner of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, and Baileys, plans to make significant cost cuts following a decline in revenue, while simultaneously investing in growth for brands such as Guinness and premixed cocktails.
Fashion7 August, 2026
Mr. Marvis breaks the 100 million euro mark and doubles profits
The Dutch pants brand Mr Marvis is doing well: in 2025, its revenue exceeded 100 million euros for the first time, and its profits doubled. Significant marketing investments appear to be paying off.
Food7 August, 2026
Lotus Bakeries invests half a billion in growing Biscoff
Lotus Bakeries continues to grow at a double-digit rate and is launching its largest-ever investment program to expand production capacity for Biscoff: “We need to seize this momentum.”
General7 August, 2026
Ace & Tate also reports data breach at logistics company
Following earlier reports by De Bijenkorf and Bol of a cyber incident involving a logistics partner, eyewear chain Ace & Tate has now also warned customers about a data breach. Financial information, usernames, and passwords were not compromised.
Leisure7 August, 2026
DreamLand and Intertoys post strong results
After an eventful year, DreamLand and Intertoys are publishing their first consolidated results. CEO Koen Nolmans is pleased with the figures: he calls them a “historically strong result.”
General6 August, 2026
[Analysis] : Extension of opening hours in Belgium: What will be the impact?
Starting next Thursday, all stores in Belgium will be allowed to stay open 7 days a week until 9 p.m. In practice, however, not all of them will do so. Moreover, labor laws pose an obstacle. Is there a level playing field?
General6 August, 2026
[Update] Cyber hack: Bol and Bijenkorf customer data stolen
In a cyberattack on a logistics partner of Bol and De Bijenkorf, customer data was stolen and is now being offered for sale on the dark web. The retailers are urging customers to be on the lookout for phishing attempts.
Beauty/Care6 August, 2026
Henkel is optimistic after a strong first half of the year
Henkel has had a strong first half-year: despite weak consumer confidence, the German multinational is seeing growth in the hair care and laundry detergent categories and is stepping up its acquisition activities.
Leisure6 August, 2026
Zooplus plans to roll out its marketplace across Europe
Following its launch in France, Zooplus is also launching an online marketplace for external sales partners in its home market of Germany. Over the next years, the online pet supply store plans to gradually expand this model to other countries. Using AI Zooplus, the Munich-based online platform for pet supplies,…
Food6 August, 2026
Despite a decline in revenue, Kraft Heinz is on track
Although food company Kraft Heinz saw its revenue decline in the second quarter, the company still reports better-than-expected results. The multinational is increasing its investments and raising its outlook.