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Food28 August, 2026
Unilever puts British mustard brand Colman’s up for sale
Unilever is seeking a buyer for Colman’s, one of the United Kingdom’s best-known mustard brands. With this sale, the company hopes to preempt potential objections from competition authorities regarding its merger plans with the American company McCormick.
Fashion27 August, 2026
[In the picture] Waterloo is a springboard for further growth e5 fashion chain
Even before the official launch, the first French-language store of the e5 fashion chain is performing quite well. The retailer, which is experiencing strong growth in a shrinking market, is therefore confident that its venture in Wallonia will be a success.
Food27 August, 2026
Delhaize expanding to the Makro site in Eke: 12 store openings this year
In November of this year, Delhaize will open a new, large supermarket on the site of the former Makro in Eke. This brings the total number of store openings for the food retailer in 2026 to 12.
General27 August, 2026
From Uplace to Broeklin: why Bart Verhaeghe wants retail to think bigger
Nearly twenty years after Bart Verhaeghe launched Uplace, ground has been broken on its successor, Broeklin. Over those twenty years, the retail world has also evolved. The future of brick-and-mortar retail no longer lies solely in functional shopping, but in destinations that inspire wonder.
Food27 August, 2026
Delhaize reshuffles executive committee: Gentile moves to Ahold Delhaize
Delhaize is restructuring its executive committee now that Raphaël Gentile is also taking on a European role at parent company Ahold Delhaize. Starting in September, Jonathan Hertog will assume responsibility for both commerce and sourcing.
Food27 August, 2026
Pernod Ricard fears the U.S. slump will last for years
The downturn in the spirits market in the United States and China is hitting Pernod Ricard hard. Revenue fell by 14.2% last fiscal year, and net income dropped by as much as 26%. The French owner of Absolut, Jameson, and Martell expects that weakness in the U.S. market, in particular,…
Fashion27 August, 2026
Abercrombie & Fitch sets new record in fifteenth consecutive quarter of growth
After yet another record quarter, Abercrombie & Fitch is raising its outlook for the full fiscal year. The American fashion group is benefiting from growth at both of its brands, as well as a substantial refund of previously paid import duties.
Food27 August, 2026
Albert Heijn to look for a new CEO: Margaret Versteden-Van Duijn moving to Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia
Margaret Versteden-Van Duijn, who was appointed head of Albert Heijn, Etos, and Gall & Gall just last year, will become CEO of Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia on October 1. The retailer has begun the succession planning process.
DIY/Garden26 August, 2026
Hornbach guides customers straight to the right shelf
Hornbach is rolling out a navigation feature in its app for all of its Dutch home improvement stores. Customers will receive directions on their smartphones to the aisle, rack, and shelf where a product is located. The DIY chain tested the technology for a year in Nijmegen.
General26 August, 2026
95% of retail space at Belgian Shopping Cora sites already leased
Mitiska REIM reports that 95% of the retail space at the sites of the seven former Cora hypermarkets has now been leased. A major European fashion retailer will open large stores in six of the seven centers in November.
Leisure26 August, 2026
Decathlon aims to reach millions of tourists northern Luxembourg store
Decathlon will open its first store in northern Luxembourg at the end of September. The sports retailer has chosen the Massen Shopping Center in Weiswampach, near the Belgian and German borders, and is specifically targeting tourists and cross-border shoppers.
Fashion26 August, 2026
Van de Velde grows again thanks to revamped product range
The Van de Velde lingerie group posted growth again in the first half of 2026. Sales were driven primarily by company-owned stores and online sales, although one-time costs weighed on profits. The company will have a new CEO at the end of August.