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Fashion8 December, 2025
Victoria’s Secret back on “path to potential”
The “Path to Potential” plan is paying off for Victoria’s Secret: after a strong third quarter, the lingerie chain is raising its outlook for its full fiscal year.
Beauty/Care8 December, 2025
L’Oréal injects billions into aesthetic injectables
L’Oréal is going for dermatological beauty treatments and injections: the company is doubling its stake in Swiss skincare company Galderma to 20%. The French cosmetics group is thus (partly) backtracking on its previous decisions.
Food8 December, 2025
EU ban on names such as veggie burger is illegal, says Foodwatch
Foodwatch calls the planned EU ban on meat names for plant-based products in its current form unlawful. The European food watchdog bases its opinion on legal advice that refers to the European Court of Justice and European rules on food information.
Food8 December, 2025
AB InBev succeeds in acquiring punch maker BeatBox
AB InBev has a billion dollars to spare for American youth: the brewing giant is paying US$490 million for an 85% majority stake in BeatBox Beverages, an American producer of party punch that has built up a loyal following among young consumers.
Food8 December, 2025
“Time for a new generation at Ben & Jerry’s,” says Magnum CEO Peter ter Kulve
Following the IPO of The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) on Monday, CEO Peter ter Kulve lashes out at Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen, who continues to insist on a sale: it is time for him to let go of the brand and hand it over to a new…
Home5 December, 2025
Ikea wants to increase production capacity in US
Ikea wants to buy more products made in the United States again. The company is responding to Trump’s increased tariffs, but the chain is also opening stores across the Americas and wants production nearer to the markets.
Food5 December, 2025
Kroger pays Ocado 300 million for warehouse closures
Kroger has agreed to give Ocado a one-time payment of 350 million dollars (300 million euros), after the American retailer has decided to close three robotic warehouses and scrapped plans for one new site.
Fashion5 December, 2025
Gant appoints Fredrik Malm as its new CEO
American fashion group Gant has appointed Fredrik Malm as its new CEO, and has thus opted for an internal successor to Patrik Söderström, who is stepping down after six years.
Food5 December, 2025
Upfront opens first supermarket and is already looking for four more
Upfront opened its first supermarket in Rotterdam today, but is already looking further ahead: the sports nutrition brand is now starting its search for four additional locations.
Fashion5 December, 2025
UK bans ads from Lacoste, Nike and Superdry
The British advertising regulator has banned paid Google ads from Lacoste, Nike and Superdry for misleading sustainability claims. The ads used terms such as “sustainable clothing” and “sustainable materials” without substantiation.
DIY/Garden5 December, 2025
Cyberattack at Leroy Merlin: hundreds of thousands of customer details stolen
Leroy Merlin has been hit by a cyberattack: the personal data of several hundred thousand customers has been stolen. Bank details and passwords were not affected, the DIY chain emphasises.
Food5 December, 2025
Sunday opening: Aldi, Colruyt and Lidl do not intend to follow Carrefour’s example in Belgium
Now that Carrefour has reached an agreement with the unions on Sunday opening in its integrated Belgian stores, the pressure is mounting on competitors who do not (yet) open on Sundays. But for the time being, they are holding back.