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Beauty/Care30 April, 2026
Unilever off to a strong start, despite a slowdown in Europe
Unilever delivered a solid performance in the first quarter, with underlying sales growth of 3.8%. The new focus on non-food products is paying off, as growth was driven primarily by household products and beauty brands.
General30 April, 2026
Retail division drives Amazon’s strong growth
It wasn’t just cloud services that contributed to Amazon’s strong quarterly results; the retail division also performed exceptionally well. The platform is stepping up its focus on ultra-fast deliveries and healthcare.
Fashion30 April, 2026
H&M is working on a rescue plan for its Ghlin warehouse
The future of the H&M Logistics distribution center in Ghlin, Belgium, remains uncertain, but management has promised to present a rescue plan on 12 May. Earlier, plans had emerged to close the site and cut 440 jobs.
Fashion29 April, 2026
Nike to cut 325 additional jobs at its European distribution center
A new round of restructuring at Nike’s European logistics hub in Laakdal, Belgium, puts an additional 325 jobs at risk, on top of the 411 jobs the company previously announced.
Home29 April, 2026
IKEA celebrates its 30th anniversary in Spain
Since the opening of its first store in Badalona in May 1996, IKEA’s Spanish network has grown to 80 physical stores, city stores, planning studios and collection points. In May, the retailer will be celebrating with a campaign and price reductions.
Fashion29 April, 2026
Armani’s luxury dilemma: sales are falling, but profits are rising
Armani’s revenue declined in 2025, but the Italian luxury brand chose (in part) to do so itself through price increases, stricter cost control, and a focus on higher margins. Meanwhile, the fashion house is seeking a new partner, as requested by its late founder, Giorgio Armani.
Food29 April, 2026
Price perception drives sales growth at Aldi Nord
Thanks to improved pricing strategies, sales, customer numbers, and market share are on the rise at Aldi Nord, which emerged as the biggest winner in its home market of Germany last year and gained the most market share in the Netherlands.
Food29 April, 2026
Pommery champagne house asks creditors for extension
The Belgian-French champagne house Maison Pommery & Associés is facing acute liquidity problems. The group is unable to meet a €50 million debt repayment on time and is asking creditors for an extension.
Home29 April, 2026
Søstrene Grene launches Italian web shop ; first physical store to follow soon
Ahead of the opening of its first brick-and-mortar store in Italy, the Danish home goods chain Søstrene Grene has already launched an online store in the country. The retailer is taking the same approach in Poland.
Food29 April, 2026
Sugar tax on the horizon in the Netherlands and Germany: will it make a difference?
The German federal government wants to introduce a sugar tax on soft drinks, both to ease the burden on the healthcare system and to curb consumption. The Netherlands also has similar plans for 2030. But what would the practical impact be?
Food29 April, 2026
No deal between Pernod Ricard and Jack Daniel’s
There will be no merger between the French beverage group Pernod Ricard and the American company Brown-Forman, the owner of the Jack Daniel’s whiskey brand. The companies were unable to reach an agreement on the terms.
Fashion29 April, 2026
Adidas sees strong growth in the run-up to the World Cup
Thanks in part to strong sales of soccer gear and running shoes, Adidas reported robust revenue and profit growth in the first quarter, despite a highly volatile market with intense promotional pressure.