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Home4 December, 2025
Ikea opens first store in New Zealand
This morning, Ikea has opened its first store in New Zealand. The Auckland store makes Aotearoa the 64th market for the Swedish chain, and also the most remote market from its Swedish headquarters.
General4 December, 2025
Belgian retail real estate in high demand: “Wave of international players on the way”
Despite a challenging economic context and recent bankruptcies, retail vacancy rates remain limited in Belgium: retailers realize that they need physical stores to maintain a strong online presence. Sustainability requirements are coming to the fore, however.
General4 December, 2025
The Netherlands will also make parcels from China more expensive
Following France and Belgium, the Netherlands will also impose a levy on e-commerce parcels imported from outside the European Union. An average order would become around €6 more expensive.
Fashion4 December, 2025
New structure should make Nike’s management more decisive
Sports fashion brand Nike is revising its top management structure, introducing the position of Chief Operating Officer to make day-to-day management more decisive. The position of Chief Commercial Officer will be eliminated, with Chief Financial Officer Matthew Friend assuming responsibility for this area.
DIY/Garden4 December, 2025
Maxeda wants to spin off Brico and Praxis stores
To alleviate its high debt burden, DIY group Maxeda, owner of the Brico and Praxis chains, plans to sell ten stores in the Benelux to independent entrepreneurs.
Home3 December, 2025
Leen Bakker Belgium bankrupt: stores will close, online shop remains open
On Wednesday, the Antwerp court declared Leen Bakker Belgium bankrupt. As a result, the remaining 29 of the total 43 branches will close their doors permanently.
Fashion3 December, 2025
H&M collaborates with Stella McCartney once again
Twenty years after their first collaboration, H&M and Stella McCartney are launching a new collection: the first glimpse will be revealed next week at the Fashion Awards in London, and the pieces will also be available in stores and online in the spring.
Fashion3 December, 2025
Inditex appoints former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta as Chairman of its International Advisory Board
Inditex, the Spanish fashion group that owns fashion chains such as Zara, Bershka, and Stradivarius, has appointed former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta as chairman of its International Advisory Board.
Food3 December, 2025
Seventh Belgian store opening of the year for Jumbo
On Wednesday morning, Jumbo opened a new supermarket in Dilsen-Stokkem. This is the Dutch chain’s seventh store opening in Belgium this year, bringing the total to 44 stores.
Food3 December, 2025
Carrefour Belgium and unions close to agreement on Sunday openings
The unions and management at Carrefour Belgium are close to an agreement on Sunday openings in integrated stores. They may reach an agreement as early as Thursday.
Food3 December, 2025
Carrefour responds to rumours: “We are staying in Belgium”
Carrefour will remain in Belgium, assures the management, pointing out that the retailer has achieved a positive turnaround in the country. The unions, on the other hand, are expressing their deep concern.
Food3 December, 2025
Qatar lets go of Sainsbury’s after nearly twenty years
Qatar Investment Authority reduces its stake in Sainsbury’s by almost 4%, losing its position as largest shareholder after almost twenty years. In 2007, there was still talk of a possible takeover.