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Fashion30 September, 2026
Selfridges turns to profit thanks to more loyal customers
Selfridges significantly increased both its revenue and profits in fiscal year 2025. The British department store chain benefited from higher foot traffic in its stores and, at the same time, posted a marked improvement in profitability.
Fashion30 September, 2026
French shoe chain André is closing its doors for good after 130 years
After 130 years, the well-known French shoe store chain André is disappearing from the scene, following a long series of restructurings and takeovers. Of a network that once numbered 500 stores, only a handful remained recently.
General30 September, 2026
WhatsApp customer service will become a paid service for online stores
Online stores that assist customers via WhatsApp will have to pay more starting October 1. Meta will also start charging for regular replies once a business number has used up its monthly free quota.
Food30 September, 2026
“Lidl maintains its lead over Albert Heijn in Flanders”
The claim that Albert Heijn has now surpassed Lidl in market share in Flanders deserves some clarification, says spokesperson Isabelle Colbrandt. Based on the YouGov figures on a MAT basis, the discounter retains its lead.
Food30 September, 2026
Iconic Antwerp bakery Goossens has new owners
The 140-year-old Antwerp bakery Goossens is embarking on a new chapter under new ownership. For customers, little will change: the Goossens name, the store, and the familiar recipes and products will all remain the same.
Food30 September, 2026
Lidl launches new private label for dogs and cats
“Max & Mila’s World”: that’s the name under which Lidl is rolling out a revamped line of dog and cat products in all its stores. With three premium lines, 100% natural recipes, and transparent labels, the discount retailer makes choosing the right product easier and more affordable.
Beauty/Care30 September, 2026
Sephora to open 100 beauty stores within Marks & Spencer stores across the UK
Sephora is teaming up with Marks & Spencer in the British market. Starting in the spring of 2027, the beauty brand will have shop-in-shops in 100 M&S stores and its own product lineup on the department store chain’s online store.
Leisure30 September, 2026
Data breach at Jims underestimated: 150,000 members affected
A cyberattack on the Jims fitness chain appears to be much larger than initially thought. Hackers stole personal data from approximately 150,000 members and are now offering it for sale on the dark web. Parent company Colruyt Group is warning of phishing and potential financial fraud.
Food30 September, 2026
Coca-Cola expands bottling plant in Ghent
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Belgium and Luxembourg has invested 36 million euros in its production and distribution facility in Ghent. The company plans to increase capacity there from 350 to 450 million liters per year.
Food30 September, 2026
Picnic hires Amazon executive Eva Faict
Eva Faict, Amazon’s country manager for Belgium and the Netherlands, who recently announced her departure, has already landed a new challenge: she will be strengthening the international operations of the Dutch online grocery store Picnic.
Leisure29 September, 2026
[In the picture] Jumbo Golf aims to be Belgium’s most hospitable specialty golf shop
Jumbo Golf’s first Belgian location opened in Stekene just over a year ago. Now that the Dutch parent company has gotten to know and understand Belgian golfers better, the store is ready for a “Grand Opening.”
Food29 September, 2026
Why online brand Pit&Pit appears in Bio-Planet stores
Pit&Pit, the Belgian online store specializing in healthy and natural foods, is expanding into the brick-and-mortar world with its own shelves in four Bio-Planet stores, the Colruyt Group’s organic chain.