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Home12 November, 2026
Ikea expands into West Flanders without a store
Ikea is setting foot in West Flanders for the first time, but not with a furniture store. On November 16, the Swedish home furnishings chain will open pickup lockers at the Ring Kortrijk shopping center. This is the next step in the expansion of a network through which Ikea aims…
General12 November, 2026
Action: 14% increase in sales and nearly 3 million additional customers per week
Action saw its revenue rise by 14% to 12.8 billion euros in the first nine months of 2026, mainly thanks to new customers. Meanwhile, the chain continues to lower its prices and is opening new stores at a rapid pace.
General10 November, 2026
Action fails to block Lidl’s price comparisons
Action has (for now) failed in its legal battle against Lidl. The Dutch discount retailer sought to have its German rival’s comparative advertising campaigns banned, with penalties of up to 100,000 euros per violation. However, the French court sees insufficient grounds to intervene.
General10 November, 2026
M&S increases its focus on food and digital transformation
Marks & Spencer aims for online sales to account for nearly half of its revenue in fashion, home, and beauty, alongside a network of 180 “highly productive” stores. That ambition is the focus of the British retailer’s Capital Markets Day, where the next phase of its “Reinvesting for Growth” transformation…
Food10 November, 2026
Plesio (Casino) reaches agreement with major shareholder Kretinsky
The French retail group Casino, now known as Plesio, has reached an agreement with its largest shareholder on a debt restructuring. Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is further strengthening his hold on the company.
Food10 November, 2026
PepsiCo cuts 1,000 jobs following North American setback
PepsiCo is streamlining its North American operations. The soft drink and snack manufacturer is cutting about 1,000 jobs as sales in its home market are sluggish. Price cuts and marketing investments have not yielded sufficient results so far.
General10 November, 2026
Bol is growing mainly thanks to its sales partners, but their numbers are shrinking
External sales partners are becoming increasingly important to Bol’s growth, while its own online sales are barely growing at all. Notably, the e-commerce platform is achieving this growth with 17% fewer partners than three years ago. At the same time, Bol’s overall growth has nearly halved.
DIY/Garden10 November, 2026
Belgian and Dutch Toolstation stores are getting a new owner
Toolstation’s more than 100 hardware stores in the Benelux are being acquired by a German investment group. The British owner will, however, provide the loss-making company with a capital injection.
General10 November, 2026
When the AI agent goes shopping, data quality makes all the difference
What must retailers and brands do to ensure they can continue to sell their products in an era when it’s not consumers but AI agents who click the “Buy” button? According to GS1, everything hinges on data quality.
Food10 November, 2026
“Cyberattack on French supermarkets was the work of Iran”
The cyberattack that struck the refrigeration systems of hundreds of French supermarkets in October was the work of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, according to the French government. Does that also apply to the hack on supermarkets in other European countries in early November?
Fashion10 November, 2026
British government considers banning Vinted and eBay for under-16s
Will young people soon be barred from buying and selling secondhand clothing on Vinted or eBay? The British government is considering extending the announced social media ban for children under 16 to online marketplaces as well. At the same time, the police are warning that bargain hunters on those platforms…
General9 November, 2026
Significantly more shoppers on car-free Oxford Street
Spending at stores on Oxford Street has risen significantly since the street became car-free. Elsewhere in London’s West End, the number of transactions is also on the rise as shoppers are drawn to the new pedestrian zone.