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Food14 September, 2026
Aldi sets its sights on Lidl in Spain
Aldi Nord is stepping up its expansion in Spain. The discount retailer plans to open 200 additional stores there over the next five years and, for the second consecutive year, is posting double-digit growth on a comparable basis. Revenue for this fiscal year is expected to reach 2.8 billion euros.
Food14 September, 2026
Belgians turn Sunday into a full-fledged grocery shopping day
Belgians are increasingly doing their grocery shopping on Sundays. This is good news for supermarkets and neighborhood store chains, but independent bakers, butchers, and other specialty shops are already seeing a decline in sales.
Beauty/Care11 September, 2026
Why WONDR is doing away with both its familiar waves and bars
The Belgian personal care brand WONDR is expanding with a new product line and, at the same time, adopting a new visual identity. The undulating graphic elements are giving way to a cleaner branding style, which should work better across a broader product range. That’s because, for the first time,…
Food11 September, 2026
Nestlé raises prices due to rising costs in the Middle East
Nestlé is raising prices, adjusting recipes, and discontinuing products that consumers are unwilling to pay enough for. The company says it has no choice, as CEO Philipp Navratil explains that the conflict in the Middle East is driving up the costs of energy, transportation, and raw materials.
General11 September, 2026
[In the Picture] Wingzz China: from IKEA living centers to the innovation express
From a shopping center designed as a place to linger, to a logistics company in Hangzhou that integrates new technology directly into the workplace. On days 3 and 4 of the Wingzz China retail tour, innovation became even more tangible.
Fashion11 September, 2026
Oxfam: “Secondhand items bought through Vinted generate five times more waste”
Not all forms of secondhand consumption are equally sustainable. According to a new report by Oxfam, platforms like Vinted generate a much larger carbon footprint than local thrift stores. The NGO also warns that commercial secondhand models may even fuel overconsumption.
General11 September, 2026
YouTube debutes Shopping in the Netherlands with Bol
YouTube is also entering the growing social commerce market in the Netherlands with the launch of its Shopping affiliate program. The online retailer Bol is the first major partner to join the initiative.
Food11 September, 2026
Tesco steps up its fight against ultra-processed foods
The British supermarket chain Tesco is removing more than 100 additives from its private-label products in response to customer demand for healthier eating and a reduction in ultra-processed foods.
Food11 September, 2026
The innovation engine runs at full speed at Carrefour Belgium
With a revamped non-food selection, healthy snacks, artisanal meals, flavors from around the world, and various “combo deals,” Carrefour hopes to entice Belgian shoppers this fall.
Food11 September, 2026
Heineken seeks majority stake in hard seltzer brand Stëlz
Heineken wants to increase its minority stake in the beverage brand Stëlz to a majority stake. The brewer emphasizes that a full takeover is not currently in the plans.
Food11 September, 2026
Le Comptoir de Mathilde accelerates in Flanders with fifth store
The French chocolate and delicatessen chain Le Comptoir de Mathilde is expanding rapidly in Flanders. Franchisee Flavourtree has already opened its fifth location in Mechelen in less than a year. Brussels is also in the plans.
Food10 September, 2026
Carrefour Belgium launches Shopeez, a new concept for independent neighborhood stores
Carrefour Belgium and convenience wholesale distributor Trendy Foods are joining forces to launch Shopeez, a new retail concept for independent neighborhood stores, modeled after the French chain Proxi. The first ten stores have already opened.