It is tradition: between Christmas and New Year we look back on the retail year. Which articles on RetailDetail.eu were most read in the past 12 months? This overview gives a nice idea of the trends and events in 2021…
The top 20
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The announced closure of a distribution centre in Nivelles caused strikes in the entire supply chain of Carrefour Belgium.
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With a new range of plant-based oat drinks, pioneer Alpro wants to convince true milk lovers. The name ‘Not MLK’ speaks for itself…
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MediaMarkt and its stores were hit by a large-scale cyber-attack.
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An international group of hackers hacked the electronics chain’s computer systems, demanding 50 million dollars (around 43 million euros) in bitcoin…
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For a short while, Aldi sold rapid tests to detect the Covid-19 virus, but they were sold out practically everywhere in no time.
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Because of the extinction of the community in Saint Benedict’s Abbey in Limburg, Belgium, Achel had to hand in its official recognition as a Trappist beer…
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Ethical chocolate producer Tony’s Chocolonely was removed from a list of slave-free producers. The collaboration with Barry Callebaut was the reason for the removal.
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The landscape of European purchasing alliances is shaken up once again: German chain Edeka joined forces with colleagues Biedronka, ICA, Jerónimo Martins, Magnit, Migros and Picnic to negotiate conditions with brand manufacturers.
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H&M develops a virtual fitting room that will allow customers to try on perfectly fitted outfits quickly and easily.
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HelloFresh saw its sales more than double in 2020. In 2021, the meal-kit delivery company expected a growth of 20 to 25 per cent.
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Dutch suit manufacturer Suitsupply saw that there was hardly a demand for tailor-made suits, jackets or shirts.
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HelloFresh has set its sights on Japan.
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Carrefour is in the process of critically reviewing its international operations.
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Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com gives the starting signal for its European expansion.
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Mere, the low-end retailer from Russia that is now active in nine countries, has big Western European ambitions.
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The future of European retail alliance AgeCore is highly uncertain now that German supermarket chain Edeka is cancelling its membership.
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With the launch of four bars referring to well-known chocolate brands, Tony’s Chocolonely wants to put pressure on politicians and the industry to ban child labour and slavery.
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The dairy industry is continuing its campaign against vegan alternatives for their products, like oat milk.
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Will Philips‘ Senseo and Airfryer appliances fall into Chinese hands?
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With a comparable turnover growth of 7.8% in 2020, Carrefour says it realised its best performance since at least twenty years.
