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Food30 April, 2026
Belgian retailers are calling for a ban on tobacco sales
Following the example of the recently implemented ban on the sale of tobacco products to young people in the UK, the retail federation Comeos and the small business association Unizo in Belgium are also calling for a general ban.
Food30 April, 2026
“Faster, smarter, and more sustainable”: Leuven collects ‘instant’ food surpluses
Is there a faster, more flexible, and sustainable way to divert surplus food from landfills and get it to social organizations? A pilot project in Leuven put this to the test.
Food30 April, 2026
Why Magnum sells more ice cream but loses revenue
The Magnum Ice Cream Company, the ice cream giant behind brands such as Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s, and Cornetto, had an “encouraging start” to 2026. The figures show strong organic growth, but, notably, a slight decline in reported revenue.
Food30 April, 2026
Casino draws encouragement from like-for-like revenue growth
Due to store closures, the French retail group Casino saw its revenue decline again in the first quarter, but on a like-for-like basis, there was growth, with Monoprix being the only exception.
Electronics30 April, 2026
Dreame reinforces its European ambitions with its first store in the Benelux
Dreame Technology, the fast-growing Chinese manufacturer of smart home appliances, is continuing its European expansion with the opening of its first brick-and-mortar store in the Benelux region next week. The first store will open in The Hague.
Food30 April, 2026
Bertolli owner Flora up for sale for 10 billion dollars?
Private-equity giant KKR is exploring the sale of Flora Food Group, Unilever’s former margarine division. The Dutch group, which includes brands such as Becel, Blue Band, and Bertolli, could be worth up to $10 billion.
General30 April, 2026
Retail is in execution mode: five trends shaping NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Europe
From agentic AI to retail media, the industry’s priorities have crystallised — and Paris is where leaders will act on them.
Beauty/Care30 April, 2026
Unilever off to a strong start, despite a slowdown in Europe
Unilever delivered a solid performance in the first quarter, with underlying sales growth of 3.8%. The new focus on non-food products is paying off, as growth was driven primarily by household products and beauty brands.
General30 April, 2026
Retail division drives Amazon’s strong growth
It wasn’t just cloud services that contributed to Amazon’s strong quarterly results; the retail division also performed exceptionally well. The platform is stepping up its focus on ultra-fast deliveries and healthcare.
Fashion30 April, 2026
H&M is working on a rescue plan for its Ghlin warehouse
The future of the H&M Logistics distribution center in Ghlin, Belgium, remains uncertain, but management has promised to present a rescue plan on 12 May. Earlier, plans had emerged to close the site and cut 440 jobs.
Fashion29 April, 2026
Nike to cut 325 additional jobs at its European distribution center
A new round of restructuring at Nike’s European logistics hub in Laakdal, Belgium, puts an additional 325 jobs at risk, on top of the 411 jobs the company previously announced.
Home29 April, 2026
IKEA celebrates its 30th anniversary in Spain
Since the opening of its first store in Badalona in May 1996, IKEA’s Spanish network has grown to 80 physical stores, city stores, planning studios and collection points. In May, the retailer will be celebrating with a campaign and price reductions.