Belgian distributors have banned Dutch supermarkets from cashing meal vouchers. Vakcentrum Levensmiddelen believes the restriction could negatively impact the Dutch supermarkets and wonders whether European law actually allows such a move.
This English version is only a summary to make Dutch and Belgian retail news available for an international audience. The complete article can be read in the Dutch version or in French.
14/09/2017
On Friday 15 September, H&M Group’s new store formula opens its doors on the Guldenvlieslaan in Brussels. The press got a sneak preview and discovered a surprising mixture of fashion, interior design and food.
13/09/2017
American fashion chain Nordstrom is to trial a new store formula in Los Angeles next month, in which customers will only be able to get advice and try out clothing. Purchases can be picked up at the store at a later date.
12/09/2017
Irish fashion chain Primark takes full advantage of the weak British economy, which prompted its parent company AB Foods to adjust its full-year forecast. The chain will also continue its expansion plans.
11/09/2017
Government investment fund Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen (PMV) will invest 15 million euro in fashion group FNG in return for 5 % of its shares. The money will go towards international expansion.
08/09/2017
American fashion company Gap will alter its internal strategy and turn its attention to Old Navy and Athleta. Gap and Banana Republic, which both received the most attention up until now, will have to step aside.
08/09/2017
Global Fashion Group, the fashion group founded by investment group Kinnevik and Rocket Internet, managed to lower its losses even more in the second quarter. On top of that, turnover grew more than 25 %.
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