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Food24 September, 2026
Dutch people spend 2.1 billion euros a year on groceries in Germany and Belgium
More and more Dutch people are shopping across the border—especially in Germany, but also in Belgium. The food industry fears that if the Dutch government introduces a sugar tax, this trend will only gain momentum, since price is the main driver of cross-border shopping.
Food24 September, 2026
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany becomes a Foodmaker ambassador
Foodmaker, the Belgian producer of healthy, fresh meals, is entering into a partnership with Vincent Kompany. The FC Bayern Munich coach will serve as the brand’s ambassador, as the company has ambitious growth plans in Europe.
Fashion24 September, 2026
H&M boosts profits, but sales growth remains sluggish
The H&M Group is seeing its cost savings and more efficient sourcing have an increasingly significant impact on its profits. The Swedish fashion group reported stronger-than-expected profit growth in the third quarter, while revenue remained virtually unchanged. CEO Daniel Ervér therefore believes there is still work to be done, particularly…
Home23 September, 2026
IKEA to bring compact store format to the Netherlands, but not (yet) to Belgium
IKEA plans to open five smaller stores in the Netherlands starting next year. The home furnishings chain is also rolling out this compact concept elsewhere in Europe. In Belgium, however, the time is not yet right.
Leisure23 September, 2026
Growth of nearly 25% “proves that Pop Mart is more than just Labubu”
Pop Mart, the Chinese company behind gadgets such as Labubu, posted a 23.8% increase in revenue in the first half of 2026. The group is particularly proud of this achievement, as there had been fears that the retailer itself would fade away along with the Labubu hype.
Food23 September, 2026
Ahold Delhaize, Lidl, and Biedronka to bid on Tesco stores in Central Europe
Now that Tesco wants to leave the continent to focus on its home market, interested parties are stepping forward to take over the British market leader’s operations in Central Europe.
Food23 September, 2026
Merger creates one-billion-euro pizza group
European Pizza Group, the owner of the Wagner and Buitoni pizza brands, is set to merge with the British pizza manufacturer Crosta Mollica. Together, they will form a group with revenue of 1 billion euros.
Leisure23 September, 2026
Sixty candidates are vying for Batavus and Sparta
As many as sixty parties have approached the receivers of bicycle manufacturer Accell with proposals for a restart of (parts of) the company. Accell, the parent company of brands such as Batavus, Sparta, and Koga, filed for bankruptcy last month.
General23 September, 2026
First AVA city store exceeds expectations
The compact city store that AVA opened in late August in downtown Leuven is off to a strong start: the initial results are exceeding expectations, especially in the office supplies category.
Food23 September, 2026
Gimber turns to profit thanks to cans and sharper focus
After a few difficult years, Gimber has returned to profitability. The Belgian ginger drink brand cut costs and expanded into export markets, while cans and new flavors are driving growth.
Food23 September, 2026
Van Eerd appeals conviction: “the Public Prosecutor made a mess of it”
The appeal by former Jumbo CEO Frits van Eerd begins with a heated clash between his new attorneys and the Public Prosecutor’s Office. The defense argues that crucial documents are missing and wants to significantly expand the investigation. Van Eerd is thus challenging his two-year prison sentence.
General23 September, 2026
Additional handling fee adds another 2 euros to the cost of e-commerce packages
The European Commission wants to set the additional handling fee for small packages from outside the EU at 2 euros. The measure primarily affects packages from Chinese online retailers such as Shein, Temu, and Alibaba.