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Food21 October, 2026
Thierry Garnier will take office as CEO of Ahold Delhaize on March 3
Thierry Garnier, who is currently the CEO of the Kingfisher home improvement group, will assume the roles of president, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and member of the Board of Directors of Ahold Delhaize on March 3, 2027.
Fashion21 October, 2026
Rising losses at handbag brand Delvaux
Luxury handbag maker Delvaux just can’t seem to get out of the red. Of the past seven fiscal years, the company has posted a loss in six of them. Still, owner Richemont continues to believe in the brand.
Food21 October, 2026
French retail group Casino is changing its name
Casino, the French group behind seven neighborhood store chains, is now called PLESIO (Greek for “proximity”). The company aims to position itself more strongly as a specialist in proximity and to clearly distinguish the group from the Casino chain.
Fashion21 October, 2026
Adidas reports record revenue and profit
In the third quarter, Adidas posted both its highest-ever revenue and its highest-ever operating profit. The sporting goods manufacturer is raising its profit forecast for 2026 by 200 million euros, partly thanks to a substantial refund of U.S. import duties.
General21 October, 2026
Gifi seeks protection from creditors: French discounter fights for survival
The French discount chain Gifi is seeking court protection after years of strategic blunders, a failed IT operation, and plummeting sales figures. The future of more than 500 stores and 6,000 employees is at stake.
Food20 October, 2026
Carrefour lowers forecasts following violent protests in France
The recent riots in France are weighing on consumer confidence and threaten to drive up costs, Carrefour says. Despite a rise in sales in the third quarter, the retailer has issued a profit warning.
Food20 October, 2026
Carrefour Belgium reports revenue growth and market share gains
Carrefour Belgium closed out the third quarter with like-for-like sales growth of 2.3%. This was accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point increase in market share and a further rise in customer satisfaction, the retailer reported.
General20 October, 2026
Amazon invests 16.9 billion euros in German AI, cloud computing, and satellite internet
Amazon has announced that it will invest more than 16 billion euros in its German operations by 2027. The investment is intended to further drive growth in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), satellite internet, and media production.
Food20 October, 2026
Jumbo and Picnic benefited the most from the Albert Heijn cyberattack
As a result of the recent cyberattack, Albert Heijn lost a significant amount of market share in the Netherlands last week. Jumbo and the online supermarket Picnic, in particular, were able to capitalize on the market leader’s difficulties.
Fashion20 October, 2026
Belgian fashion brand Zuri is not allowed to use that name, according to Zara
The Spanish fashion giant Inditex has won a trademark dispute with the Belgian fashion and cosmetics brand Zuri. According to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), Zuri’s logo bears too many similarities to that of Zara, and the Belgian brand risks benefiting from the fashion chain’s international reputation.
Beauty/Care20 October, 2026
Marie-Stella-Maris opens fourth Belgian store in Brussels
The Dutch skincare brand Marie-Stella-Maris will open a flagship store on Avenue Louise in Brussels on November 6. This expansion follows strong growth in Belgium, where online sales and the number of online customers nearly doubled this year.
Electronics20 October, 2026
Europe gives the green light to Daniel Kretinsky’s takeover bid for Fnac Darty
The European Commission has approved Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s public takeover bid for Fnac Darty. This clears the way for his plan to acquire a majority stake in the French retailer.