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Food29 November, 2024
Aldi opens second compact city store in Brussels
Aldi is planning a second store in Brussels that follows its compact city store concept. The opening is part of the discounter’s offensive in the “important region” it calls Brussels.
Food29 November, 2024
Albert Heijn ends 2024 with 81 Belgian stores
Albert Heijn has opened a new supermarket in Emblem, near Antwerp. It is the 81st Belgian branch for the retailer, who opened just five new supermarkets in the country this year.
Food28 November, 2024
Ransomware attack hits retailers worldwide
Supermarkets and retailers worldwide have been feeling the effects of a cyber attack on software platform Blue Yonder. From Sainsbury’s to Starbucks: among those affected are many household names.
Food28 November, 2024
Heineken plans brewery in Emirates
Dutch brewery giant Heineken is going to build a large plant in the United Arab Emirates, planning to produce brands like Amstel, Heineken, Kingfisher and Birra Moretti from three years’ time.
Food28 November, 2024
‘Disrupted supply chain becomes the new norm’
As many as 88% of European brand manufacturers experienced problems with sourcing, supply or production in 2024. 73% passed on rising costs to their retail customers.
Home28 November, 2024
Jysk reaches milestones in Belgium and The Netherlands
Jysk has reached several new milestones: in Belgium, annual sales exceeded 100 million euros for the first time, while Dutch sales went over 200 million euros for the first time. The Danish chain also managed to improve its operating profit.
Electronics27 November, 2024
MediaMarkt and Saturn start retail media offensive
MediaMarkt is expanding retail media to its physical shops. Along with its sister chain Saturn, the electronics retailer wants to attract advertisers with in-store ads.
Fashion27 November, 2024
JD Sports finalises Courir acquisition
JD Sports Fashion has completed the acquisition of French trainer chain Courir, which allows the British group to strengthen its position in Europe and to entice a more feminine clientele.
Food27 November, 2024
Unilever is cutting off The Vegetarian Butcher
Unilever is putting The Vegetarian Butcher up for sale, in a process of a major clean-up that also includes offloading the ice cream branch (including Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum) and smaller brands (including Dutch classics Unox and Conimex).
Mode26 November, 2024
Secret Sales acquires H&M outlet Afound
Fashion marketplace Secret Sales has acquired H&M‘s former outlet platform Afound, aiming to strengthen its European market position with an expansion into Scandinavia.
General26 November, 2024
Amazon employees strike again on Black Friday
Amazon employees in more than twenty countries are preparing to protest or strike on Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Some of the actions will last till Cyber Monday.
Leisure26 November, 2024
Adults earn King Jouet market share growth
Toy store chain King Jouet is increasing its market share in Belgium. A major contributor is the trend that adults collect more and more toys: this should be good for 15 % of total sales next year.