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General15 October, 2026
Impact of parcel tax persists: 42% fewer small parcels via Liège Airport
The European parcel tax is having an increasingly noticeable impact at Liège Airport. Since the tax was introduced on July 1, the number of small parcels has fallen by 42 percent, and there has been a 6 percent decrease in aircraft movements. However, that does not necessarily mean that fewer…
Food15 October, 2026
Europe’s oldest hypermarket turns 65
The Carrefour hypermarket in Oudergem celebrated its 65th anniversary last week. At the time, it was not only the oldest hypermarket in Belgium, but also on the European continent.
Food15 October, 2026
Bio-Planet celebrates 25th anniversary and expands into city centers
What began as a modest niche concept in Kortrijk has grown into one of the most recognizable names in Belgian retail: Bio-Planet. The organic supermarket chain is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with 40 stores, more than 450 employees, and a clear ambition: to become the market leader in…
General15 October, 2026
Too Good To Go also wants to tackle surplus in the non-food sector
Too Good To Go, the app that has been tackling food waste for ten years, is expanding its marketplace to include additional product categories, such as personal care, household products, and flowers. Waste doesn’t stop at food, the company says.
Food15 October, 2026
Leonidas triples production capacity with a new 100-million-euro factory
Chocolate manufacturer Leonidas is opening its new factory in Nivelles today—an investment of nearly 100 million euros that will triple its production capacity. However, the move proved more difficult and costly than expected. For the time being, the company is operating at only 80% of its previous productivity level.
General15 October, 2026
[Analysis] Non-European marketplaces are more dominant than ever in European e-commerce
Non-European marketplaces are attracting an increasingly large share of international e-commerce. Among the 100 largest platforms, nearly 80% of trading volume now comes from cross-border transactions. Amazon, Temu, and AliExpress lead the market.
Food15 October, 2026
Sligro fears another depreciation as Belgian consumers tighten their belts
Foodservice wholesaler Sligro continues to struggle in the Belgian market. Revenue fell by 2.2% in the third quarter, even as the company is counting on growth to improve its profitability. Sligro now expects to have to write off another portion of its Belgian goodwill by the end of this year.
Beauty/Care15 October, 2026
CEO Sander van der Laan is leaving Douglas; Jean-Marc Bellaiche will succeed him
After a 36-year career in international retail, including 4 years at Douglas, Sander van der Laan is stepping down from his position. Jean-Marc Bellaiche of France has been appointed CEO effective November 1 for a four-year term.
Food14 October, 2026
Court agrees with former Jumbo CEO Frits van Eerd: further investigation is needed
A boost for former Jumbo CEO Frits van Eerd: on appeal, the court of appeals has granted virtually all of his lawyers’ requests. The Public Prosecutor’s Office must produce hundreds of missing documents and call new witnesses.
General14 October, 2026
The Netherlands halts expansion of store hours: municipalities get to choose
The Netherlands is abandoning the idea of further relaxing store hours. The government is sticking to the current Store Hours Act and leaving it up to municipalities to decide how long stores may remain open on Sundays and holidays. Meanwhile, Belgium is moving in the opposite direction.
Food14 October, 2026
Albert Heijn opens its 89th Belgian store in Bilzen
On Wednesday morning, Albert Heijn opened its 89th Belgian store in Bilzen, the 15th in the province of Limburg. For franchisee Peeters-Govers, this is the 19th store. Two more store openings are scheduled for this year.
Food14 October, 2026
Albert Heijn distribution centers back in operation today
All Albert Heijn distribution centers will be back up and running by the end of the day, the retailer said in an update regarding the cyber incident that affected Ahold Delhaize. Online ordering and delivery are not yet available.