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Food20 April, 2026
Carrefour is pulling out of Turkey
Carrefour is continuing to streamline its international portfolio: the French retailer is selling its Turkish operations to the Turkish group Aydin, owner of the discount chain A101.
Electronics20 April, 2026
Succession secured at growing Lab9
The Belgian Apple Premium Partner Lab9 achieved solid revenue growth last year despite maintaining the same number of stores. Meanwhile, the next generation is preparing to take the helm of the family business.
General17 April, 2026
Galeria is asking property owners to defer rent payments
After three bankruptcies, the German department store chain Galeria is once again facing financial difficulties: the retailer has asked several landlords for a deferral of rent payments.
Food17 April, 2026
Eroski lets customers shop via WhatsApp and delivers within an hour
The Spanish retail cooperative Eroski is conducting an innovative digital experiment: customers can simply order their groceries via WhatsApp. Delivery follows within an hour.
Food17 April, 2026
International olive giant Arvos acquires Père Olive
Arvos, the global market leader in table olives, is acquiring the Belgian company Père Olive from Labeyrie Fine Foods. This move allows the group to expand into the chilled Mediterranean products segment and strengthen its position with European retailers.
Food17 April, 2026
Pernod Ricard sees first signs of recovery in a year of decline
Sales at the Pernod Ricard beverage group are falling sharply. The group, which owns brands such as Absolut vodka, Beefeater gin, and Lillet, calls it “a transitional year,” but sees signs of improvement. However, the conflict in the Middle East is causing a new setback.
Food17 April, 2026
Nutella launches its first new flavor in 60 years
After months of rumors, Ferrero is finally introducing the first flavor innovation in the more than 60-year history of its famous spread. For now, Nutella Peanut is only available in the U.S.
Food17 April, 2026
Dr. Oetker defies global uncertainties with sound results
Despite a challenging economic climate, Dr. Oetker posted stable results in 2025. Thanks to “clear priorities and innovative products,” the food company was able to maintain its competitive position.
Food17 April, 2026
Royal Swinkels sees modest growth despite a sluggish beer market
In 2025, brewer Royal Swinkels held its ground in a challenging market. The family-owned company behind Cornet and Bavaria achieved modest revenue growth and higher profits, even though volumes were under pressure in several European markets.
Food17 April, 2026
Private label is once again growing faster than manufacturer brands, but not everywhere
The higher cost of groceries continued to drive consumers toward store brands in 2025. In 17 European countries, store brands grew faster than the overall food market, both in value and volume. Nevertheless, manufacturer brands still hold a larger market share almost everywhere.
Fashion17 April, 2026
Richemont injects 100 million euros into Delvaux
Richemont is stepping in again to help its Belgian subsidiary Delvaux. The Swiss luxury group is converting a debt of 100.6 million euros into equity, but the handbag maker’s structural challenges remain.
Food17 April, 2026
Colruyt Group plans to expand the Bon lunch chain through franchising
Bon, the lunch chain in which Colruyt Group holds a majority stake, aims to double the number of locations by 2030. Part of this expansion will be driven by independent franchisees.