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Food24 August, 2026
Neuhaus scales up production for international growth
Neuhaus is preparing a major expansion of its production facility in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw. The praline manufacturer plans to expand its factory by about half to support the growth of its retail network and international sales.
Elektro24 August, 2026
JD.com makes commitments in the MediaMarkt acquisition case
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is reported to have made commitments to the EU as part of the investigation into its acquisition of Ceconomy, the parent company of electronics retailers MediaMarkt and Saturn.
Fashion24 August, 2026
Shein to go public at a quarter of its value
Shein will finally go public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 1. The online retailer aims to raise up to 1.5 billion euros, but will have to settle for a valuation that is nearly 70% below the peak reached four years ago.
Food24 August, 2026
Judge dismisses most of Ben & Jerry’s claims against Unilever
A U.S. judge has dismissed most of the charges brought by the activist ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s against its former parent company, Unilever. The case will continue, but with The Magnum Ice Cream Company as the defendant.
Electronics24 August, 2026
Krëfel CEO change: Alain Hellebaut takes over from Vincent Nolf
Krëfel has a new CEO. On August 21, Alain Hellebaut took over from Vincent Nolf, who is stepping down after less than a year. Nolf steered the struggling electronics chain through a major restructuring; according to Krëfel, the focus is now shifting to implementation and commercial recovery.
Food24 August, 2026
Lidl launching self-checkout via smartphone app in Belgium as well
Following its launch in Germany, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, the Scan&Go feature in the Lidl Plus app is now coming to Belgium as well: it allows shoppers to scan their groceries, pack them right away, and pay without having to go through a traditional checkout lane.
Food21 August, 2026
Starbucks cuts another 224 jobs despite growing revenue
Starbucks is cutting 224 office jobs as part of a new round of restructuring under CEO Brian Niccol. The cuts will affect employees based at the Seattle headquarters and those in remote roles. Employees at the cafes will not be affected.
General21 August, 2026
How Alibaba is using AI to revitalize e-commerce platforms
Alibaba is increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into its online stores. While traditional Chinese e-commerce operations are under pressure, same-day delivery is growing rapidly, and the company is fully committed to AI—even though it’s eating into profits.
Food21 August, 2026
Danone is allowed to acquire Huel for 1 billion euros
Danone has been given the go-ahead to acquire Huel: the British meal-replacement manufacturer has received approval from the competition regulator. The 1 billion euro deal is expected to strengthen Danone’s position in the health-conscious food market, while Huel aims for further growth and international expansion.
Food21 August, 2026
Bubs manufacturer wants to buy Dutch candy maker as Swedish candy goes viral
The Swedish company Orkla Snacks wants to acquire The European Candy Group. By acquiring this Dutch candy manufacturer, Orkla will gain additional production capacity, now that demand for the Swedish candy brand Bubs is skyrocketing thanks to TikTok.
Beauty/Care21 August, 2026
Planet B brings Dutch oral care brand Smyle to Belgium
Planet B, the group behind the sustainable personal care brand Wondr and the cleaning brand Powr, is set to distribute a brand it did not develop itself for the first time. The startup will receive the exclusive Belgian distribution rights for the Dutch oral care brand Smyle. This partnership also…
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.