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Beauty/Care24 January, 2025
Rituals surpasses €2 billion revenue milestone
Rituals has achieved a record turnover of 2.1 billion euros last year, marking a 21 % increase. This year, the company plans to open an additional 243 stores in pursuit of new records.
Mode24 January, 2025
Primark lowers expectations after disappointing Christmas
The affordable fashion retailer Primark has reduced its 2025 revenue outlook after weaker-than-expected sales in the United Kingdom and Ireland during the Christmas period.
Food24 January, 2025
Jumbo opens first Belgian supermarket of the year
Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has opened its 38th Belgian store in Boom, marking the first of potentially seven new locations this year in the country.
Food24 January, 2025
Exki secures 15 million euros for relaunch plan
Belgian restaurant chain Exki has secured fifteen million euros in new capital, which it wants to use to implement its relaunch strategy and fulfil its European ambitions.
Food24 January, 2025
Picnic continues French expansion
Dutch online supermarket Picnic continues its growth in the Paris region, adding 185,000 households to its delivery network. The retailer wants to provide home delivery to the whole Paris region before the year is over.
Fashion22 January, 2025
Primark launches clothing range for people with disabilities
Primark is entering a new market with the launch of a clothing range designed specifically for people with disabilities. The collection consists of 49 items, based on the brand’s bestsellers.
Fashion22 January, 2025
Adidas bounces back after painful Yeezy break-up
Adidas has made an impressive comeback in 2024. Thanks to the popularity of the retro Samba and Gazelle trainers, combined with the sale of remaining Yeezy stocks, the German brand managed to exceed expectations.
Food22 January, 2025
Mosa Meat wants to commercialise cultured beef fat in Europe
Cultivated meat pioneer Mosa Meat has applied to market cultured fat in Europe. That animal-free ingredient could lift the flavour experience of plant-based meat substitutes.
Food21 January, 2025
Lunch Garden officially bankrupt, closes 20 restaurants
Belgian restaurant chain Lunch Garden has officially been declared bankrupt by a commercial court in Brussels. Its new owner, investment fund CIM Capital, will take over 42 of the 62 restaurants. About half of the 600 jobs would be saved.
Food21 January, 2025
Belgian-Dutch startup and German dairy giant to develop animal-free cheese
German dairy producer Hochland Group and Belgian-Dutch startup Those Vegan Cowboys are going to collaborate to develop (and later, hopefully, commercialise) animal-free cheeses.
Food21 January, 2025
Empty shelves at Albert Heijn as delistings escalate
A dispute between Albert Heijn and manufacturers JDE Peet’s, Kraft Heinz and Mondelez has resulted in empty shelves at the Dutch market leader. Brands such as De Ruijter and Douwe Egberts are hardly available anymore.
Beauty/Care21 January, 2025
Holland & Barrett appoints new director Benelux
Holland & Barrett has appointed Thomas Tassone as new Managing Director for the Benelux, following the unexpected departure of his predecessor, Lies Goezinne, last month.