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Food4 November, 2026
Italian catering chain Prego! opens its first franchise location
Three years after opening its first location, Prego! is taking the next step in its growth story: on November 6, the Belgian-Italian deli will open its very first franchise location in Montigny-le-Tilleul.
Leisure4 November, 2026
Lego opens third Belgian store in Bruges
Lego is adding a new flagship store in Belgium: in the summer of 2027, the toy manufacturer will open a new store on the Markt in Bruges. It will be the third official Lego Store in Belgium.
Food4 November, 2026
Peter Isaac is now leaving Jumbo Belgium for good
After more than eight years, former CEO Peter Isaac has completely ended his involvement with Jumbo Belgium. Following the handover to Anrico Maat, he continued to serve as a strategic advisor to the retailer for some time, but that chapter has now come to a close as well.
Electronics4 November, 2026
Fnac Darty faces multi-million fine for unauthorized tracking of app users
Personalization can be costly. Fnac Darty has been fined 7 million euros in France because the retailer tracked the browsing behavior of users of its mobile app without their consent. The company is contesting the fine.
General4 November, 2026
Bie Buelens (Kringwinkel): “Secondhand should be the best choice, not just the cheapest”
Kringwinkel is becoming more professional as a group, with an e-commerce platform, a revamped store concept, and a sharper brand positioning. Without losing sight of its social mission, CEO Bie Buelens emphasizes: “Circularity must go hand in hand with commercial success to keep it affordable. We’re playing the commercial card,…
Food4 November, 2026
“Cyberattack on cooling systems 95% certain to be Russian sabotage”
According to cyber experts, it is virtually certain that the hackers who attacked the refrigeration systems of dozens of European supermarkets on Sunday night were backed by the Kremlin. The European Commission held two crisis meetings on Tuesday.
Beauty/Care4 November, 2026
Estée Lauder scales back discounts after strong demand for luxury perfumes
Estée Lauder is relying less and less on discounts and promotions, as the American beauty group benefits from strong demand for luxury perfumes and a recovering Chinese market. Following a better-than-expected first quarter, the company is raising its annual forecasts and presenting ambitious growth targets through 2030.
General4 November, 2026
Marks & Spencer not yet fully recovered from cyberattack
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is showing signs of recovery following last year’s severe cyberattack: revenue is rising sharply and profit figures are improving, though they have not yet returned to pre-hack levels. The fashion division, in particular, still has work to do.
Food4 November, 2026
Barry Callebaut: sales plunge, but debt melts away
The chocolate market remains volatile, but Barry Callebaut is regaining some breathing room. The chocolate manufacturer’s revenue plummeted by 15%, but sales volumes are recovering and its debt burden is declining.
Food4 November, 2026
[In the picture] Sligro downsizes its Antwerp flagship store
Sligro has reopened its flagship store in Antwerp North in a significantly smaller space, with a new layout, new shelves, and updated lighting. This allows professionals to shop more quickly, according to the foodservice wholesaler.
Food4 November, 2026
Asda appoints former Morrisons chief as CEO
The British supermarket chain Asda has appointed David Potts (formerly of Morrisons) as CEO, effective immediately, to breathe new life into the chain. Current CEO Allan Leighton is stepping aside to become non-executive chairman, even though he returned to the retail group just two years ago.
Food4 November, 2026
Cyberattack will cost Ahold Delhaize up to 250 million euros in revenue
The cyberattack that paralyzed many of Ahold Delhaize’s IT systems for more than a week in October is weighing on the group’s revenue and profits. In the third quarter, the group performed slightly better than expected in Europe and slightly worse in the U.S.