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Food9 April, 2026
Tesco is testing a new AI assistant
About 280,000 employees of the British supermarket chain Tesco will get early access to a new AI assistant that helps customers plan meals and put together shopping lists.
Food9 April, 2026
New dietary recommendations in the Netherlands: less meat, more legumes
Eat 40% less meat, half as much cheese, and twice as many legumes: that is the new recommendation from the Dutch Nutrition Center, which aims to help people eat healthier and in a more environmentally conscious way.
Food9 April, 2026
Ahold Delhaize at the shareholders’ meeting: a year’s salary as a bonus and focus on technology
At its annual shareholders’ meeting in Zaandam, Ahold Delhaize saw all items on the agenda approved, despite some tensions surrounding its compensation policy and climate strategy.
Food9 April, 2026
Colruyt Group’s fresh produce markets Cru continue to rack up losses
Colruyt Group has once again written off 13.6 million euros in losses at its subsidiary holding company Puur, which operates four Cru fresh food markets in Belgium. The retailer has not yet managed to make the premium food concept profitable.
General9 April, 2026
Vinted sold over 10 billion euros in secondhand goods
Last year, Vinted surpassed the one-billion-euro revenue mark thanks to 10.8 billion euros’ worth of second-hand goods being sold through its marketplace. The looming new wave of inflation could be a boost rather than a threat.
General9 April, 2026
How Galeries Lafayette Paris aims to become the most visited department store in the world
The French luxury department store group Galeries Lafayette plans to invest 260 million euros by 2030. Its Paris flagship store on Boulevard Haussmann aims to become the global leader in its sector.
Food8 April, 2026
Lidl’s private-label products are also appearing on the shelves at Kaufland
Lidl’s non-food private-label products will soon be available at its sister company, Kaufland. The Schwarz Group hopes this will help streamline its product range.
Food8 April, 2026
Iglo owner Nomad Foods reshuffles European leadership
Frozen food company Nomad Foods has appointed two new regional presidents. The company behind brands such as Findus and Iglo hopes this will enable it to better respond to local differences.
Food8 April, 2026
Middle East conflict: how shoppers are adjusting their purchasing behavior
The impact of the conflict in the Middle East is already being felt in European supermarkets: costs are rising throughout the FMCG supply chain, and shoppers are cutting back selectively on their purchases.
Fashion8 April, 2026
Desigual in the running to acquire bridal fashion brand Pronovias
The Spanish bridal wear brand Pronovias is launching a fire sale in an effort to avoid bankruptcy. Desigual and the American investment firm Enduring Ventures are among the bidders and are considered the front-runners.
Food8 April, 2026
Potato prices below zero; industry takes action against waste
The European potato market has entered an unprecedented downward spiral: prices have now dropped to zero euros per ton. Food collectives No Waste Army and Waste Warriors warn that hundreds of millions of kilograms of potatoes are at risk of being wasted in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Beauty/Care8 April, 2026
How Aldi wants to get Belgians on board with private-label beauty
Aldi wants to establish itself as a go-to destination for beauty products. Or at least, the discount retailer hopes to convince Belgians to switch to its private label, Lacura. After all, 64% of Belgian women are reportedly already willing to switch from premium brands.