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Home18 August, 2026
IKEA is launching its secondhand marketplace in the United Kingdom
IKEA will launch its own online marketplace for secondhand furniture in the United Kingdom later this year. The furniture giant hopes this will allow it to gain a stronger foothold in the growing market for secondhand goods while also extending the lifespan of its furniture.
Food18 August, 2026
Customer loyalty is virtually nonexistent in food retail
Belgian shoppers deliberately spread their purchases across different supermarket chains, according to figures from YouGov. Supermarkets typically capture barely one-fifth of their customers’ total shopping budget.
Food18 August, 2026
La Place brand to disappear from Jumbo supermarkets
Jumbo is preparing to phase out the La Place brand—a move resulting from the spin-off of the restaurant chain of the same name two years ago. The Jumbo and Jumbo’s private-label brands will take its place.
Food18 August, 2026
“The crooked supermarket” wants to save 100,000 kilos of rejected produce
During Waste-Free Week, No Waste Army is opening a pop-up supermarket at Utrecht Central Station featuring fruits and vegetables that regular supermarkets reject because of their appearance. The initiative aims to save 100,000 kilograms of food from the landfill.
Food18 August, 2026
HAK and XXL Nutrition team up for protein partnership
HAK and XXL Nutrition are jointly launching two high-protein meal soups. For XXL Nutrition, the partnership marks a new step beyond traditional sports nutrition, while HAK is responding to the growing demand for convenient products with added protein.
Fashion18 August, 2026
Frasers has not (yet) succeeded in acquiring Hugo Boss
The British retail giant Frasers Group, which recently acquired the department store chain Harvey Nichols, now holds a stake of just under 48% in Hugo Boss. However, its attempt to gain full control failed: only 17.6% of shareholders accepted the public takeover bid.
Food18 August, 2026
Aldi brings back emojis for the start of the school year
At the end of August, Aldi will launch its seventh emoji savings campaign in Belgium. The discount retailer is once again focusing specifically on families and is linking this year’s campaign to the four seasons, with 30 new characters and a musical collaboration with 15-year-old DJ Gab.
General18 August, 2026
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com opens a distribution center in Belgium
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is opening a large distribution center in Willebroek. From Decathlon’s former logistics hub, the company plans to expand its e-commerce operations in Belgium and Luxembourg.
Beauty/Care17 August, 2026
[In the picture] Premium brands set the tone in new Douglas flagship store
In Amstelveen, the Netherlands, Douglas opened a “Luxury Flagship Store” featuring a revamped store design with a luxurious look and extra space for premium brands and K-Beauty.
Food17 August, 2026
Ferrero makes new acquisition in the cereal market
The Ferrero Group is strengthening its position in the U.S. breakfast market with the acquisition of Purely Elizabeth, a brand known for its granola, oatmeal, and breakfast cereals. In this way, the company is further expanding its lineup of healthier food products.
Food17 August, 2026
Belgian chicken chain Seoul South Station already sets its sights on international growth
With just five locations in Belgium, Seoul South Station—the specialist in Korean fried chicken dishes—is already eyeing the potential of travel retail locations abroad: the first international openings are expected starting in late 2027 or in 2028.
Beauty/Care17 August, 2026
[Interview] Why retailers love to sit down with Planet B
Planet B, the activist scale-up behind the sustainable brands Wondr and Powr, competes with multinationals that have large marketing budgets. That means you have to be creative and agile in the battle for attention.