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Fashion4 February, 2026
Chinese Anta Sports to open first US flagship store
Sportswear brand Anta Sports will soon open its first American flagship store in Beverly Hills. This is the next step in the global expansion plans of the Chinese company, which recently acquired a stake in Puma.
Food4 February, 2026
Nestlé is already preparing for its next large-scale reorganization
Nestlé is preparing a new, radical strategic review. At the same time, the group is grappling with a growing food scandal in Europe, which is putting pressure on the Swiss multinational’s reputation.
Food4 February, 2026
High cocoa prices weigh on Mondelez profits
After a strong fourth quarter, Mondelez International, owner of well-known brands such as Oreo, Milka, and LU, reports growth in revenue for the full fiscal year but a sharp decline in profits due to “unprecedentedly high” cocoa prices.
Leisure4 February, 2026
Cotswold Outdoor owner regains control
The Belgian outdoor group Yonderland, known for chains such as A.S.Adventure and Bever, is putting the banks back outside. The French investment fund PAI and the group’s management have bought out the banks that had acquired a stake of around 45% in the company during the coronavirus crisis.
Food4 February, 2026
[In the picture] HelloFresh opens pop-up store for last-minute decision makers
HelloFresh has opened “De Niet-Meer-Naar-De-Winkel-Winkel” (The No-More-Going-To-The-Store Store) at Antwerp Central Station, where commuters can pick up a complete meal kit to prepare at home. The pop-up will later move to Utrecht.
Food3 February, 2026
Heineken centralizes Alken-Maes services in the Netherlands, impact on jobs unclear
Some of the activities of Belgian brewer Alken-Maes, known for beers such as Cristal, Maes, and Hapkin, are being transferred to parent company Heineken in the Netherlands. It is not yet clear how many jobs this will cost.
Food3 February, 2026
Costco and Instacart offer same-day delivery in France and Spain
Costco members in France and Spain can now have their online orders delivered to their homes on the same day in a number of regions in France and Spain. The department store chain is collaborating with the American company Instacart for this service.
Fashion3 February, 2026
CEO Erik-Jan Mares leaves Zeeman, successor ready to take over
After nearly nine years as CEO of Zeeman, Erik-Jan Mares is handing over the reins: “I want to give the organization room to move on to the next phase,” he says. The textile discounter has already found a successor.
Food3 February, 2026
PepsiCo lowers snack prices after US complaints
PepsiCo exceeded revenue expectations in the fourth quarter, thanks to strong demand for soft drinks outside the United States and the growing popularity of low-sugar and sugar-free drinks in its home market.
Fashion3 February, 2026
Spanish shoe brand Flabelus opens first store in Belgium, third in France
The sustainable Spanish shoe brand Flabelus is further expanding its store network. The company has just opened its first physical store in Belgium and a third in France.
General3 February, 2026
The Belgian CEO of Action France will also head up Benelux
Discount retailer Action is reorganizing its top management structure in France and the Benelux: Wouter De Backer, CEO of Action France since 2018, will take charge of France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Robin Roy will succeed him as managing director in France.
Fashion3 February, 2026
Ermenegildo Zegna: “The future lies in retail and less in wholesale”
The Italian luxury fashion group Ermenegildo Zegna achieved a turnover of €1.917 billion in 2025, a slight organic growth that is entirely attributable to direct sales. Wholesale is passé, says the founder of the same name.