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Beauty/Care21 August, 2026
Adopt Parfums opens first Flemish store in Ghent
The French perfume brand Adopt Parfums has opened its first store in Flanders. Following previous locations in Brussels and Wallonia, the brand has chosen the Langemunt in Ghent. More stores in Flanders are set to follow.
Food20 August, 2026
Beer brewer Swinkels ventures into non-alcoholic wine
Royal Swinkels, known for brands such as Bavaria, Palm, and La Trappe, is launching a line of non-alcoholic canned wine under the name BarLoca. The Dutch family business aims to capitalize on declining beer consumption and the growing demand for non-alcoholic alternatives.
Food20 August, 2026
Vandemoortele allowed to acquire Délifrance, on one more condition
The British competition authority has given the green light for the acquisition of the bakery company Délifrance by the Belgian Vandemoortele Group. However, Vandemoortele must divest its sales division in Staines-upon-Thames to a suitable buyer.
Food20 August, 2026
Walmart plans to return billions in (unjustified) fees in the form of lower prices
Walmart is raising its guidance for the current fiscal year, despite posting its weakest growth in more than six years. The world’s largest retailer now plans to use nearly $2.9 billion in refunded import duties to lower prices for consumers.
Food20 August, 2026
Conflict between Aldi and Lidl over smartphone app escalates further
In Germany, discounters Aldi and Lidl are battling each other with confrontational ads about the merits—or lack thereof—of exclusive discounts in smartphone apps. The tone of the ads is becoming increasingly acrimonious.
Fashion20 August, 2026
Misleading discounts land Boohoo a fine in the millions
The French consumer protection agency has fined the British fast-fashion retailer Boohoo millions for deceptive practices: many of the discounts in the online store turned out not to be actual price reductions.
Schoonheid/verzorging20 August, 2026
Luxury perfumes drive sales and profit growth at Estée Lauder
Rising demand for premium perfumes and strong performance in the key Chinese market have made Estée Lauder optimistic following an increase in revenue and profits during the past fiscal year.
Electronics20 August, 2026
China aims to block European investigation into MediaMarkt acquisition
China is instructing its companies and institutions not to cooperate with the European investigation into the Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com. The Ministry of Justice in Beijing has called the investigation into the planned acquisition of MediaMarkt’s parent company, Ceconomy, “unlawful.”
Fashion20 August, 2026
Why Sézane is hitting the brakes: higher quality, new identity
French fashion brand Sézane “is slowing down its growth”: Founder Morgane Sézalory wants to launch fewer new products, devote more time to design and materials, and position the brand further upmarket. On August 23, the label will unveil a new visual identity, redesigned stores, and a refreshed fall collection.
Fashion20 August, 2026
JD Sports is struggling in the U.S.
The British retailer JD Sports is seeing its revenue continue to decline and expects lower profits, primarily due to weak consumer confidence in the U.S. In Europe, however, the trend is improving. The retailer is focusing on a more diverse product offering and an omnichannel strategy.
Food19 August, 2026
Sainsbury’s sticks with facial recognition despite “false shoplifter” controversy
Sainsbury’s is continuing to roll out AI facial recognition technology to track down shoplifters, undeterred by the controversy surrounding a customer who was wrongfully banned from a supermarket.
Food19 August, 2026
Colruyt Group pioneers hydrogen trucks
Scania has delivered two hydrogen-powered trucks to Colruyt Group. The retailer is striving for more sustainable and 100% zero-emission freight transport, in which battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles play a key role.