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Fashion19 October, 2026
[In the picture] Yaya opens concept store in Ostend
The Dutch fashion brand Yaya has just opened a new store in Ostend, the chain’s ninth location in Belgium. The opening marks the next step in the brand’s continued expansion into the European market.
Food19 October, 2026
Albert Heijn is back online, but Ahold Delhaize’s U.S. websites are not yet
Albert Heijn’s app and website are back online, and e-commerce will resume on Friday. At Delhaize, e-commerce is fully operational. However, Ahold Delhaize’s U.S. websites are still down due to the cyber incident.
Food19 October, 2026
Chocolate maker Lindt takes action at the top following two profit warnings
Chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli is replacing CEO Adalbert Lechner after the company was forced to lower its growth forecasts twice this year. Former CEO Dieter Weisskopf is temporarily taking the helm again and has been tasked with restoring profitability and growth.
Food19 October, 2026
Red is the new green: Zespri unveils a new type of kiwi
After green and yellow, there is now also a red kiwi. Zespri has chosen Belgium as the first European market for its new variety. However, this debut will be short-lived: due to the limited harvest, the fruit will only be available for a few weeks.
Food19 October, 2026
European Council wants to eliminate procurement barriers (once again)
Last Friday, the European Council once again emphasized the urgent need for measures to remove barriers to the internal market. The conclusion also explicitly mentions territorial supply constraints.
General19 October, 2026
Hacker Inti De Ceukelaire: “People used to be the weakest link. Now it’s AI.”
Artificial intelligence promises retailers a revolution in efficiency and customer service. But its vulnerabilities are also becoming increasingly apparent. Ethical hacker Inti De Ceukelaire says, “You have to know how a dog behaves before you let it around small children.”
Food19 October, 2026
Panzani and Cerealis to create a 1.8-billion-euro European pasta giant
French pasta manufacturer Panzani and its Portuguese industry peer Cerealis are in exclusive merger talks. The merger is valued at approximately 1.8 billion euros. Both companies currently have a strong presence in different markets and are therefore primarily geographically complementary.
Food19 October, 2026
Carrefour offers 152 million for Colruyt subsidiary Codifrance
Colruyt Group has received a binding offer of 152 million euros from Carrefour for its French wholesale division, Codifrance. A sale should allow Colruyt to further focus on its strategic priorities as a food and health retailer.
Food16 October, 2026
Aldi Belgium is pushing for Sunday openings
In a meeting with the unions on Friday, Aldi confirmed that it wants to open all of its stores in Belgium on Sunday mornings as soon as possible. However, an agreement on this issue still seems a long way off.
Food16 October, 2026
Delhaize and Albert Heijn store shelves are being restocked
Delhaize store owners can place orders again, and Albert Heijn stores are once again receiving normal deliveries. However, the Albert Heijn online store will not resume operations until next week at the earliest.
General16 October, 2026
[In the Picture] TEDi opens 42nd Belgian store at former Cora location in Anderlecht
The German non-food discounter TEDi is opening its 42nd Belgian location today at Shopping Cora Anderlecht. This Action competitor also has ambitious growth plans at the European level.
DIY/Garden16 October, 2026
Brico and Praxis owner slips into the red before rescue deal
Maxeda DIY Group, the parent company of Brico, BricoPlanit, and Praxis, ended its most recent fiscal year with a loss. The disappointing results foreshadowed a major refinancing effort, through which the DIY group aims to secure its financial future.