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Leisure2 September, 2026
Smyths Toys launches Belgian online store
Ahead of the opening of its first brick-and-mortar store in Belgium, Smyths Toys, the Irish toy giant, has already launched its Belgian online store. A launch promotion is running through September 6.
General2 September, 2026
HEMA to open at Shopping Cora Woluwe
HEMA is opening a new store at Shopping Cora Woluwe. It will be the retailer’s eighth location in Brussels. With the arrival of this crowd-puller, the shopping center is taking the next step in its transformation.
Beauty/Care2 September, 2026
Nestlé sells vitamins and supplements for 1 billion dollars
Nestlé is selling its Holistic Health division, which makes vitamins, minerals and supplements, to Yellow Wood Partners. The investment group is paying 1 billion dollars for brands that are mainly known in America, such as Nature’s Bounty.
Food2 September, 2026
Jules Destrooper makes a profit for the first time in six years
After several difficult years, Jules Destrooper is back in the black. The cookie manufacturer was acquired by a new owner ten years ago, who turned the company around, and has also had a new CEO for the past year.
Leisure2 September, 2026
Leading Belgian bookstore chain launches same-day delivery from all stores
Starting today, customers of Standaard Boekhandel and Librairie Club can have their online orders delivered the same day. To make this possible, the retailer is partnering with the crowdshipping platform Shopopop.
Fashion1 September, 2026
Spain is a remarkable growth driver for Shein
While Shein’s global growth is sluggish and its IPO has not been a resounding success, the Chinese online retailer is performing exceptionally well in Spain, where more and more local sellers are joining the platform.
Fashion1 September, 2026
French environmental tax on fast fashion takes effect
Starting today, France is imposing an environmental tax on fast fashion. The country hopes this measure will slow the rise of Chinese online retailers such as Shein, Temu, and AliExpress.
Fashion1 September, 2026
Frasers Group continues to seek a majority stake in Hugo Boss
Frasers Group continues to aim for a stake of more than 50% in Hugo Boss, but is facing a notable rival in the process, as the German fashion company has now launched its own share buyback program.
Fashion1 September, 2026
Clothes made from beer: Inditex and MIT give brewery waste a second life as textiles
Inditex is launching a research project in collaboration with MIT and the University of A Coruña to convert waste from the beer industry into new sustainable textile materials. The initiative aims to promote circularity in the fashion industry.
Fashion1 September, 2026
Shein plummets on Hong Kong stock market debut
Shein ended its first day of trading in Hong Kong with a sharp drop. The fast-fashion giant’s stock fell about 10% on Tuesday. The initial public offering has resulted in a much lower valuation for the company than it had a few years ago.
Fashion1 September, 2026
ZEB reaches 80-shop milestone in La Louvière
Last Friday, the Belgian multi-brand chain ZEB, owned by the Colruyt Group, opened its 80th store in La Louvière. Eventually, the chain sees potential for 100 stores in Belgium.
General1 September, 2026
Amazon in court: did the platform make advertisers pay too much?
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and as many as 21 U.S. states are suing Amazon for overcharging advertisers. Since 2019, the e-commerce giant is alleged to have overcharged advertisers by more than $20 billion through its advertising platform.