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Food17 August, 2026
Ferrero makes new acquisition in the cereal market
The Ferrero Group is strengthening its position in the U.S. breakfast market with the acquisition of Purely Elizabeth, a brand known for its granola, oatmeal, and breakfast cereals. In this way, the company is further expanding its lineup of healthier food products.
Food17 August, 2026
Belgian chicken chain Seoul South Station already sets its sights on international growth
With just five locations in Belgium, Seoul South Station—the specialist in Korean fried chicken dishes—is already eyeing the potential of travel retail locations abroad: the first international openings are expected starting in late 2027 or in 2028.
Beauty/Care17 August, 2026
[Interview] Why retailers love to sit down with Planet B
Planet B, the activist scale-up behind the sustainable brands Wondr and Powr, competes with multinationals that have large marketing budgets. That means you have to be creative and agile in the battle for attention.
General17 August, 2026
“AI is a higher priority for retailers than revenue growth”
Retailers are prioritizing artificial intelligence over traditional growth goals such as revenue growth and customer acquisition. However, fragmented data and unclear goals threaten to slow down these ambitions. This is according to Salesforce’s new State of Commerce report.
Fashion17 August, 2026
Asics pulls ahead of Nike and Adidas
The Japanese sports group Asics is reaping the full benefits of the shift in the sports market, where smaller brands are taking market share away from giants like Nike and Adidas. Following a record half-year, Asics is raising its forecasts for 2026 and, for the first time, is aiming for…
Fashion17 August, 2026
Harvey Nichols following takeover: redundancies and closures on the horizon
(update) Now that Frasers Group, the retail group behind Sports Direct and Flannels, has taken ownership of the British luxury department store Harvey Nichols, the new owner is immediately warning that a major restructuring is required and that shop closures may follow.
Fashion17 August, 2026
Data breach also affects About You: logistics operations relocate
About You is also experiencing disruptions due to the data breach at Ceva Logistics. Zalando’s German subsidiary is relocating part of its logistics operations to other locations to minimize disruptions. Earlier, Bol, de Bijenkorf, Zalando, and Ace & Tate, among others, were found to have been affected.
Food17 August, 2026
Another Belgian Carrefour hypermarket set to shrink significantly
Just as in Hasselt, the Carrefour hypermarket in Burcht will also give up part of its current retail space. Real estate developer Redevco plans to build seven additional retail properties on the site.
General14 August, 2026
The hour people stopped buying: how the eclipse also blacked out Europe’s online stores
Wednesday evening’s solar eclipse had a striking effect on European online shopping behavior: according to payment data, consumers made nearly 38% fewer digital transactions at the peak of the eclipse. However, this was immediately followed by a sharp rebound.
Food14 August, 2026
Lactalis is British market leader following Saputo subsidiary acquisition
Lactalis is acquiring the British division of its Canadian competitor Saputo for 988 million British pounds (1.16 billion euros). The deal makes Lactalis the market leader in the United Kingdom for cheddar, butter, and margarine.
Food14 August, 2026
Extreme weather is forcing retailers and manufacturers to adopt new rules
The exceptionally hot and dry European summer is already a sign of this: extreme weather is having an increasingly direct impact on the operations of retailers and food producers. As stores see shifts in customer behavior and sales, companies like Carrefour and Danone are experimenting with more flexible procurement policies…
Fashion14 August, 2026
Birkenstock is making steady progress thanks to its own stores
Birkenstock is raising its forecast following a 13% increase in revenue. The sandal manufacturer owes this primarily to its own retail network, which now comprises 124 stores. However, import duties and currency fluctuations are putting pressure on margins and net income.