Aldi is launching a new store concept in Belgium, in which the fresh food offer takes on an even more prominent role. The retailer is bringing the idea of the brochure to the shop floor.

At Tesco, the run-up to the important Christmas period could be disrupted by strikes at the distribution centres. A large proportion of the workers consider the management's pay proposals insufficient.

Samsung Electronics is grouping its mobile devices and consumer electronics divisions into a new division. In the future, the company will still consist of two large divisions.

At a prime location in the centre of Antwerp, the city store Jumbo City is opening its doors to the Belgian public for the first time, with a lot of attention for fresh produce and 'food to go'. A major roll-out is not on the agenda yet: first, the retailer wants to evaluate the reactions.

The pandemic is not over, the real crisis is yet to come. How do you survive the storm as a retailer? Financial levers are crucial, says Deloitte: cash is king, working capital is essential. Dare to ask the right strategic questions now and, of course, answer them. The urgency is high: "Winter is coming"...

Three Dutch coffee chains are joining forces: coffee and lunch formula Doppio Espresso is taking over Chocolate Company Café and Barista Café, intending to expand internationally. Chocolate Company also has a Belgian branch.

Over the past three years, Greenyard has worked hard to recover and reduce its debt. The fruit and vegetable processing company now says the time is right to invest in new products with higher profit margins. The company may also be open to making further acquisitions.

Dutch package-free online supermarket Pieter Pot has raised 9 million euros in a new capital round. The start-up wants to use the funds to facilitate further international growth and expand its product range.

The negotiations between Colruyt Group and its suppliers are tough, but always respectful, COO Marc Hofman explains. "We sometimes see inexplicable differences between producers."

Dutch optician chain Hans Anders has now also purchased the Belgian operations of its competitor Eyes + More. Back in 2018, Hans Anders acquired the formula, but the Belgian operations had remained under the ownership of independent franchisees.

After strikes broke out earlier this year in Belgium at Lidl, Aldi and Carrefour Groupe Mestdagh, some Delhaize and Albert Heijn stores also remained closed on Monday. The high workload and the impact of corona lead to tensions.

Which of the two is better for the environment: visiting a store or ordering online? And how could it be done more sustainably? E-commerce association Safeshops looked into it and came to a surprising conclusion.

British supermarket chain Asda is trialling a new app in Stevenage, hoping to make it easier for blind and visually impaired customers to find their way around the store.

Mirage Retail Group (MRG), the company above chains such as Blokker and Intertoys, is postponing its IPO indefinitely. Reason is the continuing uncertainty due to the coronapandemic.

Carrefour is looking for new revenue models and is immediately embarking on the two trendiest: a delivery subscription service and a second-hand website. For now, these initiatives are reserved for the French home market.

What do Jef Colruyt, Alexandre Bompard and Frans Muller all agree about? About The Future of Food, the new book by Jorg Snoeck and Stefan Van Rompaey: "A 'must read' for every food professional!"

In Germany, only vaccinated people are allowed to visit non-essential stores: retailers must scan consumers' Covid pass upon entry. The retail sector fears for its Christmas sales.

For the first time, the turnover of ethical chocolate maker Tony's Chocolonely exceeded 100 million euro, but the company made a loss. A factory with a roller coaster will not be built, the focus is on international expansion.

Konzum is the first supermarket chain in Croatia to enable online payments using cryptocurrencies. The retailer plans to soon introduce the new payment method in its physical stores.

A German NGO has filed a complaint in the Netherlands for complicity in slavery and exploitation against several major clothing brands, including C&A and Nike.

2022 offers new opportunities for the fashion industry. After difficult pandemic years, growth is on the horizon again, at least if the fashion sector commits to sustainable and digital innovation. But who are the biggest players today?

Thailand's Central Group, which already owns luxury department stores like Rinascente, KaDeWe and Illum in Europe, has an agreement to acquire British department store chain Selfridges, which has been for sale since the summer.

Will the iconic Black Friday shopping spree be a thing of the past? In its place, "Cyber 5" emerges with nearly a whole week of bargains, as shopping continues past opening hours. 

(Advertorial) Customers are quite willing to share personal data with retailers, provided they get enough in return, research shows. But beware of irritation and watch out for the right tone.

French retailer Carrefour is expanding its travel booking service to Belgium tomorrow, 1 December. However, unlike in France, customers will only be able to book their holidays online or over the phone: the retailer will not open physical travel agencies in Belgium.

After a forced break last year, the RetailDetail Night made a powerful comeback on 25 November. The combination of solid content and a unique networking event did not appear to have run out of steam, even with Covid restrictions.

Inditex is reorganising its management: Óscar García Maceiras will become the new CEO and Marta Ortega Pérez will succeed Pablo Isla as chairwoman in a few months' time.

After an extensive refurbishment, H&M has recently reopened its Amsterdam flagship store on the Kalverstraat, a busy shopping street in Amsterdam. With the new store concept, the retailer emphasises sustainability and local elements.

Shopping trolleys have been getting it wrong for decades. Researchers from Bayes Business School conclude that shoppers spend a quarter more when the horizontal handle get replaced with parallel handles.

Delhaize is continuing its expansion in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. After opening a new store in the canton of Capellen at the beginning of this month, the retailer is planning to open two more branches by 2022.