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Fashion25 March, 2026
[Analysis] How China sets the standard for the future of luxury, also in the West
After years of rapid growth, Asian—and particularly Chinese—luxury consumers are undergoing a fundamental shift. It is no longer volume, but refinement, trust, and cultural identity that are driving the market. The trends emerging in Asia today will also force luxury brands in the West to rethink their strategies.
Fashion25 March, 2026
ASOS reports nearly 50% increase in profits following restructuring
ASOS managed to improve its profitability by nearly 50% over the past six months. The British online fashion retailer is continuing to implement its restructuring plan, even as revenue remains under pressure.
General25 March, 2026
Bol also allows customers to check out at external online stores
Bol is opening up its checkout technology to other online stores. Following a pilot program, bol.checkout is now in use at more than 300 online stores, where customers can check out using their Bol account. Access for stores that are not Bol partners will follow later.
Food25 March, 2026
A new global food crisis looms: “worse than following the invasion of Ukraine”
The specter of a new food crisis looms over the global market—and the impact threatens to be even greater than that following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Rising prices, shrinking margins for farmers, and a looming food crisis will also directly affect the retail sector, warns the UN Food and Agriculture…
DIY/Garden25 March, 2026
Hornbach continues to grow in a weak market, but profits are under pressure
Hornbach grew last year, despite a persistently weak consumer climate in Europe. The home improvement chain is increasing its market share, while margins are under pressure due to rising labor and operating costs.
Food25 March, 2026
Will Carrefour Belgium soon be acquired by German investor Aurelius?
The German investor Aurelius is reportedly interested in acquiring Carrefour Belgium. It is the first specific name to emerge as a potential buyer, but interest among other potential buyers appears to be limited.
Fashion24 March, 2026
Gap first to offer checkout via Google’s Gemini AI platform
Gap is making history by becoming the first major clothing brand to offer direct checkout within Google’s Gemini AI platform. The American fashion giant is thus positioning itself for the future of agentic commerce.
DIY/Garden24 March, 2026
Kingfisher benefits from Homebase fall and growth in the Iberian Peninsula
Kingfisher’s profits rose last year, mainly thanks to strong performance from B&Q and Screwfix. The British DIY group is benefiting from Homebase’s bankruptcy and is focusing on digital growth and professional customers.
Food24 March, 2026
Ahold Delhaize to search for a new CEO in the U.S.
CEO JJ Fleeman will step down from his position at Ahold Delhaize USA at the end of June 2026 to pursue a new career opportunity. He has been with the retail group for 36 years.
Food24 March, 2026
The Buzz on Upfront in Rotterdam: hype, reinvention, or the supermarket of tomorrow?
On our next supermarket tour with The Buzz, we’ll be visiting Upfront, one of the most talked-about retail concepts of the moment. Together with retail expert Erik Hemmes, we’ll take a closer look at the concept, which has drawn both admiration and critical questions.
Fashion24 March, 2026
Zalando at the Omnichannel Congress: “90% of our promotional content is created using AI”
Zalando is a technology company focused on fashion, not the other way around. Laura Toledano, general manager for Western Europe, confirmed this at the RetailDetail Omnichannel & E-Commerce Congress: the fashion platform is fully committed to using AI to accelerate growth, efficiency, and customer loyalty—and it’s already happening at an…
Food24 March, 2026
The Musketeers Brewery acquires Triporteur beers
The Musketeers Brewery in Sint-Gillis-Waas is acquiring Belgian Original Maltbakery and Brewery (BOM Brewery) in Roeselare, thereby adding the Triporteur beer range to its portfolio.