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Fashion24 September, 2026
Vinted is “serious business”: how resellers are becoming increasingly formidable competitors to retailers
The secondhand market is rapidly becoming more professional. Private sellers are turning their hobby into a full-fledged retail business, spreading their offerings across multiple platforms, and sourcing inventory in an increasingly professional manner. In doing so, they are encroaching on the territory of specialized secondhand chains and other professional retailers.
Fashion24 September, 2026
JBC’s parent company asks star designer Jordy Arthur Vaesen to revive HNST jeans
Claes Retail Group, the parent company of JBC and CKS, among others, is relaunching the Belgian jeans brand HNST. Influencer and designer to the stars Jordy Arthur Vaesen is taking on the role of creative director, with the goal of transforming the sustainable niche brand into a widely embraced label—in…
Beauty/Care24 September, 2026
Sephora opens largest Belgian store in Liège
Sephora, the French beauty giant, is opening its largest store in Belgium today. Located in the heart of Médiacité in Liège, this new 400-square-meter store marks a key milestone in the company’s expansion strategy. It is Sephora’s third store in the country, following recent openings at Docks Bruxsel and City2…
Algemeen24 September, 2026
Amazon offers faster delivery in the Netherlands
Amazon.nl customers in the Dutch Randstad can receive orders placed before 3 p.m. on the same day. The retailer plans to expand this fast delivery service to other regions.
Food24 September, 2026
Investigation into social security fraud at two Delhaize supermarkets
The court is investigating possible social security fraud at two Delhaize supermarkets that employ foreign workers to restock shelves and clean the stores. The stores in question have not yet been named as suspects.
Food24 September, 2026
Dutch people spend 2.1 billion euros a year on groceries in Germany and Belgium
More and more Dutch people are shopping across the border—especially in Germany, but also in Belgium. The food industry fears that if the Dutch government introduces a sugar tax, this trend will only gain momentum, since price is the main driver of cross-border shopping.
Food24 September, 2026
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany becomes a Foodmaker ambassador
Foodmaker, the Belgian producer of healthy, fresh meals, is entering into a partnership with Vincent Kompany. The FC Bayern Munich coach will serve as the brand’s ambassador, as the company has ambitious growth plans in Europe.
Fashion24 September, 2026
H&M boosts profits, but sales growth remains sluggish
The H&M Group is seeing its cost savings and more efficient sourcing have an increasingly significant impact on its profits. The Swedish fashion group reported stronger-than-expected profit growth in the third quarter, while revenue remained virtually unchanged. CEO Daniel Ervér therefore believes there is still work to be done, particularly…
Home23 September, 2026
IKEA to bring compact store format to the Netherlands, but not (yet) to Belgium
IKEA plans to open five smaller stores in the Netherlands starting next year. The home furnishings chain is also rolling out this compact concept elsewhere in Europe. In Belgium, however, the time is not yet right.
Leisure23 September, 2026
Growth of nearly 25% “proves that Pop Mart is more than just Labubu”
Pop Mart, the Chinese company behind gadgets such as Labubu, posted a 23.8% increase in revenue in the first half of 2026. The group is particularly proud of this achievement, as there had been fears that the retailer itself would fade away along with the Labubu hype.
Food23 September, 2026
Ahold Delhaize, Lidl, and Biedronka to bid on Tesco stores in Central Europe
Now that Tesco wants to leave the continent to focus on its home market, interested parties are stepping forward to take over the British market leader’s operations in Central Europe.
Food23 September, 2026
Merger creates one-billion-euro pizza group
European Pizza Group, the owner of the Wagner and Buitoni pizza brands, is set to merge with the British pizza manufacturer Crosta Mollica. Together, they will form a group with revenue of 1 billion euros.