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Wonen22 April, 2025
Ikea sees 72 % growth as proof of second-hand strategy
Tweedehands groeit sterk bij IKEA België: vorig jaar brachten klanten 72% meer meubels terug. Straks lanceert de retailer ook hier zijn tweedehandsmarktplaats, waarop klanten gebruikte producten aan elkaar kunnen verkopen.
General22 April, 2025
Henkel Benelux appoints Geert Luyckx as new President
Henkel has appointed Geert Luyckx as its new President Benelux, succeeding Stefan Pichler who is taking on an international role at the company. Karolina Markiewicz-Kuskowska is promoted to General Manager for Henkel Consumer Brands.
Fashion22 April, 2025
Lululemon enters Belgium with stores in Antwerp and Brussels
Lululemon has announced plans to open its first Belgian stores in Antwerp and Brussels this summer. The yoga brand is looking for expansion in Europe, now that insecurity is putting a break on growth in the United States.
Food18 April, 2025
Huge ransomware blackmail at Ahold Delhaize
A group of hackers with links to Russia is threatening to release huge amounts of (customer) data that they stole from Ahold Delhaize in the United States. The incident dates back to November, but is only now becoming public.
Fashion18 April, 2025
Hermès overtakes LVMH as most world’s valuable luxury group
Hermès has dethroned LVMH as the world’s largest luxury group in terms of market value. LVMH is much larger in terms of turnover, but investors see more future in Hermès, which raised its turnover by 7 % while other luxury giants suffered.
Food16 April, 2025
Chinese JD.com trials online hypermarket in UK
After Ochama in the Netherlands, Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is now trying to launch an online hypermarket in the UK. A quiet test is currently running ahead of the full launch at the end of this year.
General16 April, 2025
Research: digital leaflet not yet a fully-fledged alternative to paper copy
Several retailers have recently stopped distributing paper promotional leaflets in favour of targeted digital communication. A risky strategy: households that do not receive leaflets will spend less, research shows.
Beauty/Care16 April, 2025
Rituals to open a new shop every working day
Rituals ended its latest financial year with another profit. This year, the retailer plans to continue growing in Europe and Asia, with the opening of 260 additional shops. The company says it is not bothered by United States import duties.
Food16 April, 2025
Heineken feels pressure on demand
Heineken has suffered from a drop in beer sales and a fall in turnover in the first quarter of 2025. Meanwhile, negotiations with supermarkets remain difficult.
Fashion15 April, 2025
LVMH disappoints with unexpected sales drop
French luxury group LVMH saw its sales drop unexpectedly in the first quarter, as American customers are joining the Chinese in their reluctance to let their cash roll. The figures indicate more than just a temporary dip.
Fashion15 April, 2025
Ulrika Leverenz (H&M Group): “We need to include the cost of doing nothing”
H&M Group has a dedicated Green Investment Team, exclusively focused on financially supporting projects to reduce emissions. Among them Ulrika Leverenz, Head of Green Investments.
General15 April, 2025
Kaufland expands marketplace to France and Italy
Kaufland, part of the Schwarz Group that also includes Lidl, wants to become Europe’s leading online marketplace. An expansion to France and Italy is planned for the end of this summer.