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Beauty/Care3 September, 2026
[In the Picture] Marie-Stella-Maris introduces the world to the “scent of Amsterdam” at Schiphol airport
Marie-Stella-Maris is making its debut in travel retail with a pop-up at Schiphol. In Lounge 1, the Dutch brand aims to introduce international travelers to “the scent of Amsterdam.”
Food3 September, 2026
Belgium falls out of the top 5 beer producers; Spain shows strong growth
Belgium is no longer among the top five beer-producing countries in Europe, although this is mainly due to an administrative error. Beer production is declining just about everywhere, except in Spain.
General3 September, 2026
One hundred leading Dutch companies are committing to a more sustainable economy
Jumbo, Bol, Crisp, and 97 other leading Dutch companies have endorsed Future Up’s (formerly MVO Nederland) 2030 Business Agreement. The goal: to strengthen the Netherlands’ economic capacity by focusing on circularity, nature-inclusive business practices, and fair competition.
Food3 September, 2026
Colruyt Professionals to open at former Makro site in Deurne
While discussions about the redevelopment of the former Makro site in Deurne are still in full swing, Colruyt Professionals will open its ninth location there on September 16—its third in Flanders.
Fashion2 September, 2026
European textile sector wants Shein and Temu packages to come with a 10-euro cost
The European textile and apparel sector considers the new 3-euro customs duty on low-cost imported packages to be insufficient. Euratex and French industry associations are calling for an additional processing fee of approximately 10 euros per package, ostensibly to cover the costs of inspections and market surveillance.
Fashion2 September, 2026
Scapino CEO Adem Doymaz steps down after seven years
After seven years, Adem Doymaz is stepping down as CEO of Scapino. The Dutch shoe and fashion retailer expects to announce within two weeks how leadership will be structured for the coming period.
Food2 September, 2026
Jumbo’s flyer promotion highlights price differences: lasagna is 30% cheaper in Belgium
In the Netherlands and Belgium, Jumbo is launching a very similar promotion this week: 1,000 products with a “buy one, get one free” offer. Part of the product lineup in both countries is identical, but many prices differ.
Food2 September, 2026
[Analysis] Why Jumbo runs a promotion with 1,000 free items in Belgium and the Netherlands
In its new weekly flyer, Jumbo is offering a thousand products with a “buy one, get one free” deal. This remarkable promotion is running in both the Netherlands and Belgium. The supermarket chain, which was known for its consistently low prices, can no longer avoid running aggressive promotions.
Fashion2 September, 2026
Primark reaches the 500-store milestone; “plenty more opportunities”
Primark is opening its 500th store in Naples. According to the fashion retailer, this demonstrates the “strength of its store-driven model.” The budget brand still sees plenty of opportunities to expand and deepen its presence—perhaps in Belgium as well?
Leisure2 September, 2026
Smyths Toys launches Belgian online store
Ahead of the opening of its first brick-and-mortar store in Belgium, Smyths Toys, the Irish toy giant, has already launched its Belgian online store. A launch promotion is running through September 6.
General2 September, 2026
HEMA to open at Shopping Cora Woluwe
HEMA is opening a new store at Shopping Cora Woluwe. It will be the retailer’s eighth location in Brussels. With the arrival of this crowd-puller, the shopping center is taking the next step in its transformation.
Beauty/Care2 September, 2026
Nestlé sells vitamins and supplements for 1 billion dollars
Nestlé is selling its Holistic Health division, which makes vitamins, minerals and supplements, to Yellow Wood Partners. The investment group is paying 1 billion dollars for brands that are mainly known in America, such as Nature’s Bounty.