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Food16 May, 2025
Colruyt’s Delitraiteur acquisition greenlit
The Belgian Competition Authority has approved Colruyt Group‘s acquisition of meal shop chain Delitraiteur from the Louis Delhaize Group.
General15 May, 2025
Amazon transports parcels by high-speed train
Amazon is looking to transport parcels by high-speed train between Lyon and Paris. This would result in time savings and a smaller carbon footprint, the retailer hopes.
Fashion15 May, 2025
New owner for ailing Foot Locker
Sports retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods wants to take over its ailing competitor Foot Locker, which is struggling with disappointing figures and impending import tariffs.
Food15 May, 2025
Snacks producer Van Geloven to close three plants
McCain subsidiary Van Geloven, most famous for its snack brands Mora and Van Dobben, intends to close three of its six production plants in Belgium and the Netherlands. This will cost 142 jobs.
Electronics15 May, 2025
MediaMarkt owner Ceconomy increases profits despite falling sales
Ceconomy, the parent company of electronics retailers MediaMarkt and Saturn, has improved profitability despite weak sales. Its main strength were its online sales, that rose sharply.
Home15 May, 2025
Walter Kadnar is new CEO IKEA Netherlands
IKEA has appointed Walter Kadnar as its new CEO from 1 September: The Austrian national is coming over from the furniture retailer’s German branch to succeed Alessandra Zini, who died in January.
General15 May, 2025
Former HEMA CEO Tjeerd Jegen to lead British discounter B&M
British non-food discounter B&M has appointed Tjeerd Jegen as its new CEO. The Dutchman previously held top roles at Ahold Delhaize, Metro, Tesco and Woolworths.
Beauty/Care15 May, 2025
Economic uncertainty pushes Douglas visitor numbers down
Due to global economic and political uncertainties, Douglas is suffering from declining visits in shops and online. The retailer expects a recovery in the premium beauty market “in the medium-term”.
Mode15 May, 2025
1,700 jobs at risk at Burberry
Burberry has announced plans to cut 1,700 jobs at its headquarters and trench coat factory. Shop closures are not planned, as the luxury brand claims it is seeing sales pick up.
General15 May, 2025
Action nears 3,000-store mark
Following another strong quarter, Action expects to reach the 3,000-store milestone in the second quarter. Last month, the discounter launched successfully in Switzerland.
Food14 May, 2025
Sligro forecasts first-time profits in Belgium
After years of financial difficulties, Sligro expects to post positive figures in Belgium for the first time in 2025. The hospitality wholesaler has finally solved its logistical problems and is now targeting growth in sales and market share.
Fashion14 May, 2025
Dior leaks customer data in cyber attack
Dior is the latest victim in a series of cyber attacks on retailers. On 7 May, the fashion house discovered that an “unauthorised third party” had gained access to a customer database in China.