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Food6 November, 2026
Wil non-alcoholic beer save the shrinking beer market? AB InBev ramps up its efforts
While traditional beer consumption continues to decline, non-alcoholic beer is booming. Sales in Belgian supermarkets rose by 25% this year. AB InBev is therefore making non-alcoholic varieties a strategic priority and investing heavily in new products and technology.
Fashion6 November, 2026
Wage protests in Bangladesh disrupt garment production
Bangladesh has just gone through a week of intense wage protests, with textile workers demanding a pay raise. That raise is now expected to be granted, but tensions remain high in some industrial areas. International fashion chains such as H&M and Zara are closely monitoring the situation: the production of…
Fashion5 November, 2026
The hidden global journey of discarded clothing: how Europe outsources its textile problem
What happens to the clothing that consumers throw into textile recycling bins? A large-scale investigation into the export of discarded textiles from Scandinavia reveals a highly complex trade network. Clothing travels through European sorting centers to secondhand markets in Africa and Asia, but often no one knows what ultimately happens…
General5 November, 2026
First Belgian Miniso is coming to Broeklin; Prego! and Mango have also confirmed
Broeklin Brussels, the new business and retail district set to open in the fall of 2029, has secured a Belgian first with Miniso. The project has announced even more tenants.
Fashion5 November, 2026
[Interview] 100 stores for Bel&Bo: “Healthier margins thanks to AI”
In a challenging market, the Bel&Bo fashion chain isn’t sitting idly by: the retailer just opened its 100th store. CEO Charlotte Delfosse recognizes that consumers are hesitant, but also expects artificial intelligence to drive new opportunities.
Food5 November, 2026
Colruyt is already kicking off its Christmas campaign
Starting today and running through mid-December, more than 280 Colruyt stores will collectively serve over 1.2 million sample plates. With this, the retailer is kicking off the holiday season early for the second year in a row, following a successful first campaign last year.
General5 November, 2026
[Interview] Gutsy aims to take on the European dog food market: “We’re targeting 33 million meals”
What began as a student project is now emerging as an ambitious challenger in the premium dog food market. With transparent recipes, local production, and a strong focus on pet stores, the Belgian company Gutsy aims to give the major brands a run for their money.
Fashion5 November, 2026
Shein invests another half a billion in Poland to circumvent European import duties
Shein is investing another 500 million euros in its Polish logistics infrastructure. The Chinese fashion giant aims not only to deliver faster but also to reduce the number of shipments sent directly from China. In this way, the ultra-fast-fashion retailer also avoids stricter European customs regulations.
Food5 November, 2026
Kraft Heinz divests coffee brands to finance its recovery
Kraft Heinz is divesting most of its North American coffee operations. The sale of brands such as Maxwell House, Gevalia, and Tassimo is intended to reduce its debt burden and create room for new investments. Meanwhile, revenue continues to decline, although the food company is performing better than expected.
Food5 November, 2026
Pro-Russian hackers claim attack on supermarket refrigerators: “Systemic negligence”
As predicted, the large-scale cyberattack on European supermarket refrigeration systems is taking on geopolitical implications. Two pro-Russian hacker groups have claimed responsibility for the sabotage that affected Delhaize, Carrefour, and Edeka, among others. However, that does not necessarily mean they are actually the perpetrators.
General5 November, 2026
Tom&Co cuts back on its French stores but expands in Belgium
Tom&Co is downsizing its French store network as losses continue to mount. In Belgium, however, the pet supply chain is going on the offensive: by 2030, the chain aims to open up to 70 new stores. Interestingly, the retailer is also bringing franchise stores back under its own management.
Food4 November, 2026
Carrefour looks back on record-breaking Scanmania event
The anniversary edition of Scanmania turned out to be the most successful commercial promotion in the history of Carrefour Belgium. The winner of the 1-kg gold bar was announced on Tuesday evening.