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Food19 August, 2026
Colruyt Group pioneers hydrogen trucks
Scania has delivered two hydrogen-powered trucks to Colruyt Group. The retailer is striving for more sustainable and 100% zero-emission freight transport, in which battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles play a key role.
General19 August, 2026
Amazon accelerates drone delivery: flying into 500 new cities
Amazon plans to roll out its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of this year. The service’s reach will increase sixfold in one fell swoop, although the drones themselves are not yet delivering without a hitch.
Home19 August, 2026
Belgian furniture chain WEBA hit by a cyberattack
The Belgian home furnishings chain WEBA, with locations in Ghent, Deinze, Tongeren, and Bergen, has been the victim of a cyberattack in which hackers gained access to customer data. No passwords were compromised.
General19 August, 2026
Gordon Brothers considers selling Poundland
Gordon Brothers, the owner of the British discount retailer Poundland, is considering selling the chain—which still has about 600 stores—just over a year after the acquisition.
Food19 August, 2026
[In the picture] Uber Eats delivers hamburgers using drones
It’s not science fiction—it’s part of everyday life: By the end of 2029, Uber Eats aims to make one million drone deliveries per day in the U.S. To that end, the delivery company is entering into a strategic partnership with drone manufacturer Zipline.
Food19 August, 2026
Carrefour is trying again in India
Nearly 12 years after exiting India, Carrefour has opened a store in the New Delhi area in partnership with a local franchise partner. Initially, the retailer aims to open 50 stores in northern India.
Fashion19 August, 2026
Flemish fashion chain e5 returns to Wallonia with high ambitions
E5, the fashion chain that has been performing remarkably well in Flanders since its relaunch in early 2021, is now expanding its successful growth strategy to the French-speaking market, with the opening of its first store in Waterloo.
Food19 August, 2026
Carlsberg can rely on soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages
Carlsberg is raising its profit forecast despite a disappointing first half of the year. The Danish brewer is seeing synergies from the acquisition of soft drink maker Britvic take effect faster than expected. Fortunately, because beer sales declined.
Home18 August, 2026
IKEA is launching its secondhand marketplace in the United Kingdom
IKEA will launch its own online marketplace for secondhand furniture in the United Kingdom later this year. The furniture giant hopes this will allow it to gain a stronger foothold in the growing market for secondhand goods while also extending the lifespan of its furniture.
Food18 August, 2026
Customer loyalty is virtually nonexistent in food retail
Belgian shoppers deliberately spread their purchases across different supermarket chains, according to figures from YouGov. Supermarkets typically capture barely one-fifth of their customers’ total shopping budget.
Food18 August, 2026
La Place brand to disappear from Jumbo supermarkets
Jumbo is preparing to phase out the La Place brand—a move resulting from the spin-off of the restaurant chain of the same name two years ago. The Jumbo and Jumbo’s private-label brands will take its place.
Food18 August, 2026
“The crooked supermarket” wants to save 100,000 kilos of rejected produce
During Waste-Free Week, No Waste Army is opening a pop-up supermarket at Utrecht Central Station featuring fruits and vegetables that regular supermarkets reject because of their appearance. The initiative aims to save 100,000 kilograms of food from the landfill.