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Food15 December, 2025
“Mondelez tolerated deforestation in supply chains”
Food multinational Mondelez is facing criticism over deforestation in its cocoa and palm oil supply chains. According to an analysis by environmental organisation Aidenvironment, more than 4,100 hectares of forest have disappeared in areas that could be linked to the company, even after Mondelez’s own deforestation deadline.
General15 December, 2025
[Interview] “Shopping centers are only becoming more attractive” (Nicolas Rosiers, Wereldhave Belgium)
With the addition of profitable services, catering, and leisure facilities, Wereldhave Belgium is optimizing the profitability of its indoor shopping centers. Deputy CEO Nicolas Rosiers expects more shopping centers to come onto the market. Great opportunity With the acquisition of the Knauf Pommerloch shopping center in Luxembourg and Shopping Ville2…
Home15 December, 2025
Jysk makes most polluting suppliers promise to improve
Jysk is successfully increasing pressure on suppliers to embrace climate goals: 94% of the largest emitters have pledged to set science-based climate targets by 2028.
Fashion15 December, 2025
Santiago Cucci and Michaël Benabou chosen to acquire (part of) IKKS
The Paris Commercial Court has accepted the bid by Santiago Cucci and Michaël Benabou to take over IKKS. The decision ends months of uncertainty for the fashion house, which has been undergoing judicial reorganization. The winning plan will retain 219 points of sale in France and 546 jobs, with a…
Food15 December, 2025
Carrefour hypermarkets’ market share increases during the holidays
Every year, Carrefour hypermarkets see their market share increase during the holiday season. According to purchasing director Nathalie Matterne, this is entirely due to the extensive product range and focus on innovation.
Food15 December, 2025
Aldi to open at these three Cora sites
Aldi also sees opportunity in the demise of Cora: the discounter will open three stores on former Cora sites in the summer of 2026. These are the hypermarket sites in Anderlecht and Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe (near Brussels) and Châtelineau (near Charleroi).
Food15 December, 2025
Belgian supermarkets excel in hygiene
More than half of Belgian supermarkets achieve the maximum score in hygiene inspections carried out by the food agency. Smaller food stores and night shops perform significantly less well.
Food15 December, 2025
Lidl opens in Libramont after complete reconstruction
Lidl is reopening its completely rebuilt supermarket in Libramont on Wednesday. The store is designed to significantly improve the customer experience, with an emphasis on sustainability, comfort, and quality. The reopening underscores the retailer’s long-term commitment to the region, where the chain has been present since 1998.
Food15 December, 2025
Walmart launches trial with drones for last mile in Atlanta
Walmart is taking a new step in fast delivery: the American retailer has started drone delivery in Atlanta, Georgia. This is the first time the company has launched such a service in a major American city.
Food12 December, 2025
Eroski reports strong growth in sales and profits
Spanish food retailer Eroski saw a sharp rise in turnover and profits during the first nine months of its financial year. The strong results are due to price control, promotional efforts, and efficiency improvements.
Leisure12 December, 2025
Wildiers dethrones Bike Republic as Belgian market leader
With the acquisition of industry peer Raida, Fietsen Wildiers becomes Belgium’s largest bicycle chain, with 35 stores. Despite this consolidation, the Belgian bicycle market remains fragmented.
Food12 December, 2025
EU urges Hungary to abolish price caps
The European Commission is urging Hungary to withdraw the mandatory margin limits for supermarkets and drugstores on a range of food and drugstore products. Budapest is defending the measures, pointing to sharp price drops, and extending the scheme until February 28.