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Schoonheid/verzorging20 August, 2026
Luxury perfumes drive sales and profit growth at Estée Lauder
Rising demand for premium perfumes and strong performance in the key Chinese market have made Estée Lauder optimistic following an increase in revenue and profits during the past fiscal year.
Electronics20 August, 2026
China aims to block European investigation into MediaMarkt acquisition
China is instructing its companies and institutions not to cooperate with the European investigation into the Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com. The Ministry of Justice in Beijing has called the investigation into the planned acquisition of MediaMarkt’s parent company, Ceconomy, “unlawful.”
Fashion20 August, 2026
Why Sézane is hitting the brakes: higher quality, new identity
French fashion brand Sézane “is slowing down its growth”: Founder Morgane Sézalory wants to launch fewer new products, devote more time to design and materials, and position the brand further upmarket. On August 23, the label will unveil a new visual identity, redesigned stores, and a refreshed fall collection.
Fashion20 August, 2026
JD Sports is struggling in the U.S.
The British retailer JD Sports is seeing its revenue continue to decline and expects lower profits, primarily due to weak consumer confidence in the U.S. In Europe, however, the trend is improving. The retailer is focusing on a more diverse product offering and an omnichannel strategy.
Food19 August, 2026
Sainsbury’s sticks with facial recognition despite “false shoplifter” controversy
Sainsbury’s is continuing to roll out AI facial recognition technology to track down shoplifters, undeterred by the controversy surrounding a customer who was wrongfully banned from a supermarket.
Food19 August, 2026
Colruyt Group pioneers hydrogen trucks
Scania has delivered two hydrogen-powered trucks to Colruyt Group. The retailer is striving for more sustainable and 100% zero-emission freight transport, in which battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles play a key role.
General19 August, 2026
Amazon accelerates drone delivery: flying into 500 new cities
Amazon plans to roll out its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of this year. The service’s reach will increase sixfold in one fell swoop, although the drones themselves are not yet delivering without a hitch.
Home19 August, 2026
Belgian furniture chain WEBA hit by a cyberattack
The Belgian home furnishings chain WEBA, with locations in Ghent, Deinze, Tongeren, and Bergen, has been the victim of a cyberattack in which hackers gained access to customer data. No passwords were compromised.
General19 August, 2026
Gordon Brothers considers selling Poundland
Gordon Brothers, the owner of the British discount retailer Poundland, is considering selling the chain—which still has about 600 stores—just over a year after the acquisition.
Food19 August, 2026
[In the picture] Uber Eats delivers hamburgers using drones
It’s not science fiction—it’s part of everyday life: By the end of 2029, Uber Eats aims to make one million drone deliveries per day in the U.S. To that end, the delivery company is entering into a strategic partnership with drone manufacturer Zipline.
Food19 August, 2026
Carrefour is trying again in India
Nearly 12 years after exiting India, Carrefour has opened a store in the New Delhi area in partnership with a local franchise partner. Initially, the retailer aims to open 50 stores in northern India.
Fashion19 August, 2026
Flemish fashion chain e5 returns to Wallonia with high ambitions
E5, the fashion chain that has been performing remarkably well in Flanders since its relaunch in early 2021, is now expanding its successful growth strategy to the French-speaking market, with the opening of its first store in Waterloo.