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Food22 April, 2026
Margin pressure is driving food retailers toward retail media, health, and AI
European retailers are facing sustained pressure on margins due to rising costs and cautious shoppers. Opportunities lie in private labels, healthcare, retail media, mergers and acquisitions, and artificial intelligence, according to a new report.
Food22 April, 2026
[Interview] “World foods are an attractive category for retailers” (Kaisa Lipponen, Paulig)
Tex-Mex recipes offer a flavorful and easy introduction to international cuisine. Thanks in part to acquisitions, market leader Paulig is now expanding its reach into Asian cuisines: “Flavor is our strength.”
Food22 April, 2026
Duvel Moortgat acquires American craft beer pioneer
Duvel Moortgat is acquiring the American beer brand Stone—one of the pioneers of the American craft beer movement—from the Japanese brewer Sapporo. A few weeks ago, the brewer also acquired the American lager brand Trumer.
Food22 April, 2026
Rewe Group surpasses the 100 billion euro revenue mark
The German retail group Rewe, which operates not only supermarkets but also a major tourism division, reported revenue of more than 100 billion euros for the first time last year. Profits were under pressure due to rising costs.
General22 April, 2026
New loan gives Galeria some breathing room
The German department store chain Galeria is receiving a new loan of 10 million euros from minority shareholder Bain Capital. The funds are intended to help the retailer weather a difficult financial period.
Food22 April, 2026
Baby formula crisis and Iran conflict weigh on Danone’s figures
Growth is slowing somewhat at Danone, which is feeling the impact in Europe of the infant formula recall and the conflict in the Middle East. Sales of healthy dairy products such as skyr and kefir are on the rise.
Beauty/Care22 April, 2026
Hackers steal customer data from Rituals
The cosmetics chain Rituals has reported a data breach: hackers are believed to have gained access to customer data, but no passwords or payment information were compromised, the retailer says.
DIY/Garden22 April, 2026
Iran war weighs on the DIY market
The rise of online giants like Amazon and low-cost platforms from Asia is shifting the balance of power in the European DIY market. The role of retailers is also changing: the focus is shifting from selling products to providing guidance on DIY projects.
Mode22 April, 2026
Moncler Group reports a 12% increase in revenue
In the first quarter of 2026, the Moncler Group reported consolidated revenue of €880.6 million, representing 12% growth at constant exchange rates and 6% reported growth. The company thus exceeded expectations.
Food22 April, 2026
“Colruyt will respond to Delhaize’s SuperPlus price cuts”
Now that Delhaize is offering the Nutri-Boost discounts to all customers through its SuperPlus app with no additional conditions, Colruyt will incorporate these discounts into its price-tracking system and respond accordingly if necessary.
Food22 April, 2026
Colruyt promotes its CFO and selects an internal successor
Management change at Colruyt Group: CFO Stefaan Vandamme will hand over the reins to Michael Hamelryck on August 1, 2026, and will himself move to the family-owned holding company Korys.
Electronics21 April, 2026
Five facts about John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO
Apple is getting a new CEO for its 50th anniversary: John Ternus, who is also 50, is succeeding Tim Cook, who is stepping down after 15 years at the helm. This time, the electronics giant has chosen a true “products man”: Ternus has built his entire career within the hardware…