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Home17 March, 2026
25% revenue growth for Vanden Borre Kitchen
Vanden Borre Kitchen, the kitchen specialist celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, saw its revenue rise by a quarter last year. This year, the retailer aims to grow at least as fast, with the goal of becoming a top-three player in its sector by 2029.
Food17 March, 2026
Albert Heijn is testing a healthier selection at the checkout counters
Albert Heijn wants to make it easier for customers to choose a healthier diet. Healthy options will be more prominently displayed in the app and in stores, including near the checkout counters. The retailer is also launching healthier snacks.
Fashion17 March, 2026
Uniqlo breaks records again in Europe
Uniqlo has performed exceptionally well in Europe, with significant increases in revenue and profit over the past fiscal year. The retailer attributes these strong results to expansion and an influx of younger customers.
Food17 March, 2026
Lidl Belgium is holding exploratory talks about opening on Sundays
Lidl Belgium is exploring the possibility of opening its stores on Sundays as well. The discount retailer has begun discussions with the unions on this matter. In doing so, the chain is following the example of its peers Okay (Colruyt Group) and Carrefour.
Food17 March, 2026
Colruyt rolls out its smart shopping cart to two additional stores
Following its successful launch in Halle, Colruyt’s self-scanning shopping cart is coming to Kessel-Lo and, next month, to Waterloo as well. With the innovative Smart Cart, customers can shop more efficiently, keep their budget under control, and move through the checkout process more smoothly.
Home16 March, 2026
FonQ Group has filed for a stay of payments
The Dutch FonQ Group, the holding company behind the home decor brands fonQ and Naduvi, filed for a stay of payments with the court on Monday. The company needs additional time and investment to become structurally profitable.
General16 March, 2026
[Opinion] Temu, Shein, AliExpress, and now Joybuy: are we finally waking up in Europe?
Anyone looking at the retail sector in Europe today sees, above all, price pressure, fierce competition, and increasingly discerning consumers. The emergence of players like Shein, AliExpress, and Temu has only intensified that pressure. Now Joybuy, JD.com’s European platform, is also entering the scene.
Leisure16 March, 2026
Why Decathlon and MediaMarkt are partnering in Germany
Decathlon has entered into a strategic partnership with MediaMarktSaturn for the German market. The sports retailer will open shop-in-shop sections within the electronics stores, starting with Munich.
Food16 March, 2026
[Opinion] 15 years of Albert Heijn, or how the Belgian food retail industry was shaken up
On March 16, 2011—exactly 15 years ago—Albert Heijn opened its very first Belgian store in Brasschaat. In hindsight, this marked the beginning of a new era for the country’s food retail sector.
Food16 March, 2026
Colruyt donates surplus potatoes to food banks
Now that there is a surplus of potatoes on the market, Colruyt will be donating tons of surplus potatoes to food banks in the coming months. For customers, there will be extra promotions and large 10-kg bags.
Leisure16 March, 2026
Kentucky Horsewear uses AI as a sales assistant: “From searching to selecting, both online and in-store”
Generative AI is increasingly pushing retail toward a dynamic, advice-driven shopping experience: less filtering and scrolling, more guidance based on context and intent. This shift is also evident in the fashion industry, where AI is shortening the path from inspiration to purchase.
Food16 March, 2026
Picnic on track to reach 1 billion in revenue in Germany
This year, the Dutch online supermarket Picnic expects to generate 1 billion euros in revenue in Germany, where the e-commerce company has been operating for five years. The retailer is launching in Munich this month.