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General17 September, 2026
Belgian relaunch continues to haunt Wibra: million-euro bill looms
The legal fallout from Wibra’s 2020 bankruptcy in Belgium continues to haunt the retailer. According to the latest annual report, a ruling by the labor court in Liège could cost up to 4.1 million euros. The lawsuit dates back to 2023 but is still ongoing today.
Electronics17 September, 2026
Coolblue aims for at least 10 more stores in Belgium
Coolblue will open a new store in Sint-Niklaas at the end of this year, where the electronics retailer will set up shop in Krea Park. It will be the company’s thirteenth Belgian location and its first in the Waasland region. Next stop: Gosselies.
Food16 September, 2026
How Delhaize wants to encourage Belgians to choose fruits and vegetables more often
Delhaize is revamping its produce section and updating its product lineup to help consumers make healthier choices. Only 7% of Belgians eat the recommended amount of vegetables, and only 10% consume enough fruit.
Food16 September, 2026
Royal Swinkels to relocate Palm Brewery’s bottling operations to the Netherlands
In a beer market under pressure, the Royal Swinkels brewing group aims to use its available production capacity more efficiently. For this reason, the bottling and keg-filling lines at the Palm brewery in Steenhuffel are being relocated to the Netherlands.
Food16 September, 2026
Becel owner Flora up for sale for 7 billion euros
Investment firm KKR is putting Flora Food Group—the company behind former Unilever margarine brands such as Becel, Bertolli, Blue Band, and Violife—up for sale. A deal could fetch 7 billion euros.
Fashion16 September, 2026
Frasers CEO to become new chairman of Hugo Boss
Michael Murray, CEO of Frasers Group, is the new chairman of the Hugo Boss supervisory board. He succeeds Stephan Sturm, who announced his resignation last Monday.
Food16 September, 2026
Food company Hain Celestial finds buyer for its European division
The American company Hain Celestial, owner of organic and plant-based brands such as Lima, Rice Dream, Natumi, and Ella’s Kitchen, is selling its European operations to the investment group Aurelius.
General15 September, 2026
Amazon kicks off holiday sales with Prime Big Deal Days in October
On October 6 and 7, Amazon is launching its Prime Big Deal Days, a 48-hour shopping event featuring exclusive discounts for Prime members. The event is intended to kick off early holiday shopping in an increasingly competitive retail market.
Food15 September, 2026
Lidl, Dia, and Consum lead the growth, but Mercadona remains the undisputed Spanish leader
Lidl, Dia, and Consum have solidified their position as the chains that have gained the most market share in Spain during the first eight months of 2026. Although Mercadona continues to lead the sector with 27.4%, the three discount chains have made significant gains in a market marked by economic…
Food15 September, 2026
Lidl puts first “blind” self-driving truck on German public roads
Lidl is deploying an autonomous electric truck without a cab in Germany to deliver supplies to a store. The truck operates without a driver or safety operator on board and is the first of its kind to receive a permit from the German transportation authority.
General15 September, 2026
[In the Picture] Wingzz China: autonomous robots become commonplace, from the supermarket to the taxi
The last three days of the Wingzz China retail tour went from Alibaba in Hangzhou to the technology companies of Shenzhen. What stands out most: autonomous robots are not a vision of the future there, but are already determining how Chinese people shop, produce, move around, and even have their…
Fashion15 September, 2026
KaDeWe unites department stores for a European comeback
KaDeWe is unifying its three German luxury department stores under a single, more distinct brand family. With the unified brand name “House of KaDeWe,” the group aims not only to strengthen its presence in Germany but also to expand its position among Europe’s leading department stores.