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General23 September, 2026
First AVA city store exceeds expectations
The compact city store that AVA opened in late August in downtown Leuven is off to a strong start: the initial results are exceeding expectations, especially in the office supplies category.
Food23 September, 2026
Gimber turns to profit thanks to cans and sharper focus
After a few difficult years, Gimber has returned to profitability. The Belgian ginger drink brand cut costs and expanded into export markets, while cans and new flavors are driving growth.
Food23 September, 2026
Van Eerd appeals conviction: “the Public Prosecutor made a mess of it”
The appeal by former Jumbo CEO Frits van Eerd begins with a heated clash between his new attorneys and the Public Prosecutor’s Office. The defense argues that crucial documents are missing and wants to significantly expand the investigation. Van Eerd is thus challenging his two-year prison sentence.
General23 September, 2026
Additional handling fee adds another 2 euros to the cost of e-commerce packages
The European Commission wants to set the additional handling fee for small packages from outside the EU at 2 euros. The measure primarily affects packages from Chinese online retailers such as Shein, Temu, and Alibaba.
Food23 September, 2026
AB InBev snatches the Champions League from Heineken after 33 years
After more than three decades, Heineken must make way for Stella Artois in the Champions League. For AB InBev, the deal fits into its strategy of linking its biggest brands more closely to global media platforms and sporting events. The brewer is “well on its way,” CEO Michel Doukeris said…
Food23 September, 2026
Carrefour Belgium launches fourth edition of Scanmania: shoppers can win a kilogram of gold
Carrefour Belgium is once again running its large-scale “Scanmania” promotional campaign through October 28. That means not only significant discounts and thousands of free products, but also the chance to win a gold bar.
DIY/Garden23 September, 2026
Gamma chairs barred: Vincent Sheppard wins plagiarism case
Furniture manufacturer Vincent Sheppard has obtained a court order in The Hague prohibiting Intergamma from continuing to sell its Amelie garden chairs and lounge sets in the European Union. According to the judge, the models are virtually identical to Vincent Sheppard’s Kodo collection.
Food23 September, 2026
Aldi Belgium revises flyer following complaint from Princess Delphine: “Reproduction is not art”
Aldi’s announcement that customers could purchase an “exclusive work” by Princess Delphine of Saxe-Coburg for 24.99 euros at its Belgian stores on Saturday has been updated in the online flyer: it is a reproduction, not a work of art.
Fashion22 September, 2026
Controversy at Converse: Nike pulls campaign after backlash over “KKK symbols”
The shoe brand Converse, part of sports giant Nike, has pulled an advertising campaign and issued an apology following a wave of criticism. According to critics, the images evoked associations with the Ku Klux Klan and lynching.
General22 September, 2026
AI retail battle erupts: Amazon blocks Meta’s AI shopping assistant
Amazon is denying Muse, Meta’s new AI assistant, access to its online store. The conflict highlights how tech giants are battling for (virtual) shoppers, but it also poses a risk of fragmentation for consumers and merchants alike.
DIY/Garden22 September, 2026
France remains weaker sibling within strong performing Kingfisher group
Kingfisher, the parent company of the DIY chains B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama, and Brico Dépôt, has had a strong first half of the year but continues to face challenges in the French market.
Fashion22 September, 2026
Puma reshuffles European management team
Puma has reshuffled its European management team. Fokko de Rooij, a Dutch national, will become director for Europe effective October 1, while Daniel Pustina will take over as head of Central Europe effective immediately.