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Food20 March, 2026
McCormick makes a bid for Unilever’s food division
Unilever confirmed this morning that it has received an offer from spice manufacturer McCormick & Company for its food division. It remains uncertain whether a deal will be reached.
Home20 March, 2026
Ikea retailer Ingka is cutting 800 jobs
Ingka Group, the largest Ikea franchisee, is moving toward a “simpler organization.” Eight hundred jobs will be cut within the group’s corporate functions. “We have grown too complex in a retail environment that requires speed and agility,” said CEO Juvencio Maeztu.
Fashion19 March, 2026
Zalando is scaling up its use of AI-powered warehouse robots
Zalando is rolling out smart warehouse robots to several European distribution centers. According to the e-commerce giant, the robots speed up order fulfillment and lighten the workload by taking over routine tasks.
DIY/Garden19 March, 2026
Mr.Bricolage sees sales decline for the fourth consecutive year
Mr.Bricolage has had another year of decline. Nevertheless, the French home improvement chain continues to invest, hoping to maintain its market share in a shrinking industry.
Beauty/Care19 March, 2026
Sephora to make Belgian debut in Brussels
It was already known that the French cosmetics chain Sephora was planning to expand into Belgium. Now the plans have become more concrete: the first stores will open in Brussels. Only after about ten stores have opened in the French-speaking part of the country will the chain expand into Flanders.
Food19 March, 2026
Unilever and Kraft Heinz discussed a food merger
Unilever and Kraft Heinz have been in talks over the past few months regarding a potential merger of their food businesses. The talks between the FMCG rivals broke down when Kraft Heinz scrapped its plans to split up the company; Unilever is now proceeding on its own.
DIY/Garden19 March, 2026
Marketplaces are setting the tone in the European DIY market
The share of e-commerce within the DIY, home, and garden sectors in Europe continues to grow, with Amazon as the dominant player, while Chinese platforms are also gaining a significant market share.
Fashion19 March, 2026
Fashion designer John Galliano is joining Zara
John Galliano is back, but not with some fashion house. No, the designer is making his comeback at Zara. For two years, Galliano will be reinterpreting existing garments from the Inditex subsidiary. This is where high fashion and fast fashion meet…
Food19 March, 2026
More promotions, modern stores, storytelling: Jumbo CEO Jesper Højer’s plan
Jumbo needs to return to being fast and simple, says CEO Jesper Højer. The retailer will focus more heavily on promotions—including for meat—and is modernizing its store network. The CEO refers to a multi-year plan.
Fashion18 March, 2026
Xandres expands its secondhand service online
Xandres is launching its secondhand platform, Xandres Preloved, in the Benelux and Germany via a dedicated website. Customers will also soon be able to drop off pre-owned items at all stores.
Home18 March, 2026
FonQ is struggling: payment deferral and online store shut down
The Dutch home furnishings online store fonQ appears to be on the verge of collapse. Its parent company has filed for bankruptcy protection, but customers can no longer complete purchases on the website, and the customer service center is not responding.
General18 March, 2026
Tencent is investing more than 5 billion euros in AI this year
Tencent, the Chinese tech giant behind WeChat and popular games such as Honor of Kings, achieved record revenue in 2025. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the company is not only boosting its advertising revenue but also increasing user engagement on its gaming and social platforms.