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Food5 May, 2026
Ahold Delhaize expands partnership with Uber Eats in the U.S.
Ahold Delhaize has expanded its partnership with Uber Eats in the U.S. to 2,000 stores. Shoppers can place their orders directly through the delivery platform’s app.
Beauty/Care5 May, 2026
LVMH plans to sell Marc Jacobs, Fenty Beauty, and more
LVMH is considering selling a range of brands, from fashion houses (Marc Jacobs) to cosmetics brands (Fenty Beauty) and even a prestigious winery. It would be one of the largest restructuring operations in the history of the French luxury group.
Fashion5 May, 2026
From generational gap to global brand: Gap, the legacy of Doris Fisher
Doris Fisher, co-founder of the iconic American clothing brand Gap, passed away on Saturday at the age of 94. What began as a quest to find a pair of pants for her husband, Donald Fisher, in San Francisco during the hippie era of 1969, grew into an empire that dressed…
Food5 May, 2026
Supermarket challenger Upfront opens its second location
Following a successful debut, the Dutch supermarket chain Upfront is opening a second store in Rotterdam. The concept is working, according to founder Mark de Boer, who ultimately aims to open as many as a thousand locations.
Fashion5 May, 2026
Hugo Boss reports sharp drop in profits
Revenue and profits were under pressure at Hugo Boss in the first quarter. This is due not only to challenging market conditions, but also to a strategic realignment within the fashion company.
Food5 May, 2026
Amazon is making a new attempt to break into the British grocery market
In the United Kingdom, Amazon is working toward closer collaboration with food and beverage suppliers to further expand its online grocery business. Fresh produce plays a key role in this effort.
Food5 May, 2026
AB InBev “cheers to beer” after strong start to 2026
AB InBev has started the year stronger than expected. The Belgian-Brazilian brewer of brands such as Stella Artois, Corona, and Budweiser reported higher volumes as well as robust revenue and profit growth. CEO Doukeris is “toasting beer,” even though other beverages are driving the growth.
Food5 May, 2026
Colruyt Group opens its 25th Okay City urban store in Belgium
Colruyt Group is reinforcing its ambition to expand its presence in city centers: on Wednesday, May 6, the urban retail format Okay City will open a new store in Antwerp. It is the seventh Okay City in the city and the 25th Okay City in Belgium.
Home5 May, 2026
Jysk plans to open 100 new stores in major European cities
The Danish home furnishings chain Jysk has ambitious expansion plans: the retailer aims to open about 100 new stores over the next three years in prime locations in major European cities, including Brussels, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Madrid.
Food5 May, 2026
Albert Heijn is deploying bodycams to combat aggression
Starting this week, Albert Heijn is equipping security guards with body cameras, initially in four supermarkets in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. The pilot program is controversial, but according to the supermarket chain, it is unavoidable due to rising aggression toward store staff.
Food5 May, 2026
Belgian supermarkets will be able to sell cigarettes again next year
Starting January 1, 2027, Belgian supermarkets will once again be allowed to sell tobacco. The federal government has accepted the Constitutional Court’s ruling that the tobacco ban is invalid. A political deal is at play behind the scenes.
General4 May, 2026
“Chinese online retailers cost European economies about 5 billion euros annually”
In the space of a year, nearly 2,500 retailers went out of business in Germany. Is this due to Temu and Shein, as many claim? What is the real impact of Chinese e-commerce platforms? A German study set out to find out.