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Fashion22 July, 2026
Nike drops wholesale partners in China: a risky shift towards direct sales
Nike is making a radical shift in China: starting in January 2027, the sports giant will stop selling online through wholesale partners. This move will effectively exclude thousands of sellers who offer Nike products on Chinese e-commerce platforms. Is this a smart move, or will it only further sour the…
General22 July, 2026
Galeria threatens to close 33 department stores
The future looks uncertain for 33 of the 80 stores operated by the German department store chain Galeria. If the rent cannot be reduced, the stores may close their doors for good.
Food22 July, 2026
Wendy’s bites into European expansion, starting in Italy
The American hamburger chain Wendy’s is aiming for growth in Europe. The first two Italian restaurants will open in Milan this year, marking the start of plans to open 170 locations by 2035. The fast-food giant is also seeking franchise partners in France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and other countries.
Food22 July, 2026
[In the picture] Aldi opens first of three new stores at Shopping Cora locations
Aldi has opened a new supermarket on the Shopping Cora site along Olympische Dreef in Anderlecht. It is the first of a total of three stores that the discount retailer will open at the sites of the former hypermarkets.
Food22 July, 2026
Lower milk prices weigh on FrieslandCampina’s earnings
An imbalance in the dairy market is causing problems for FrieslandCampina: while the global milk supply was high, demand for basic dairy products lagged behind. This is putting pressure on prices, margins, and earnings.
Fashion22 July, 2026
Zalando moves jobs from Berlin to Romania
Zalando is implementing further cost-cutting measures at its headquarters in Berlin. At the same time, the retailer opens a new “multifunctional office” in Bucharest, Romania, this year, to which jobs are also being relocated from Germany.
Food22 July, 2026
Lidl tightens children’s marketing policy in new campaign featuring Paw Patrol
This month, Lidl is launching an international partnership with Paw Patrol in 30 countries. As part of this, the retailer is tightening its criteria for children’s marketing: only healthy private-label products will be eligible.
Fashion20 July, 2026
And the real winner of the World Cup is… Adidas
Sportswear manufacturer Adidas sold four times as many soccer jerseys during the recent World Cup as it did during the previous tournament. Sales of soccer balls also doubled, the company told Bloomberg News.
Fashion20 July, 2026
Inditex’s budget chain Lefties to make its British debut in Liverpool
Lefties, the budget fashion chain owned by Zara’s parent company Inditex, is coming to the United Kingdom at the end of August, with its first store set to open in Liverpool, while two additional openings are already planned. It will be the retailer’s 20th market.
General20 July, 2026
Record fine of 550 million euros for AliExpress over illegal products
The EU is imposing a record fine of 550 million euros on the Chinese online retail platform AliExpress because the retailer is not doing enough to address the sale of illegal and dangerous products.
Fashion20 July, 2026
Zeeman reaches agreement on closing Spanish stores
Zeeman will ultimately close 13 stores in Spain, rather than the planned 15. The Dutch textile discounter has reached an agreement with the unions on the collective layoff plan.
Food20 July, 2026
“No points, no coupons, no stress”: Aldi launches a campaign against loyalty apps (but not in Belgium)
In a remarkable joint advertising campaign, Aldi Nord and Süd are taking a strong stand against the complexity of loyalty apps in their home market. However, the discount chain does offer such an app in Belgium.