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Food15 April, 2026
No April Fools’ joke after all: Ikea and Chupa Chups team up for a meatball lollipop
It started as an April Fools’ joke, but now it’s a reality: Ikea and Chupa Chups are offering a limited-edition lollipop flavored like Swedish meatballs in hundreds of stores worldwide.
Fashion15 April, 2026
PFAS investigation spells bad news for Lululemon
An investigation has been launched in Texas into the presence of PFAS—so-called “forever chemicals” linked to health problems—in Lululemon’s athletic wear. Other fashion companies are also at risk.
Fashion15 April, 2026
Hermès is also experiencing a decline in sales due to the war in Iran
The French luxury group Hermès has reported weaker-than-expected sales for the first quarter. The war in Iran is weighing on consumer spending not only in the Middle East but also in France.
Food15 April, 2026
Carrefour is now launching in Guinea and Nigeria
Carrefour is continuing its expansion in Africa. The company has signed franchise agreements with local partners in Guinea and Nigeria. The French group’s goal is to become the largest food retailer in Africa.
Fashion15 April, 2026
Gucci remains a concern for luxury group Kering
Kering, the luxury group that owns brands such as Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga, saw its revenue decline by 6% in the first quarter of 2026. In particular, the continued weak performance of its flagship brand, Gucci, remains a concern for the company.
Food14 April, 2026
Morrisons to cut 200 jobs at its headquarters
The British supermarket chain Morrisons is restructuring its central organization. At its headquarters in Bradford, approximately 200 jobs are at risk, accounting for just under 10% of the workforce at that location.
General14 April, 2026
Yet another Chinese e-commerce platform heading west: RedNote launches Redshop
Xiaohongshu, better known as RedNote, is preparing to launch Redshop, a cross-border e-commerce platform. The focus is primarily on artisanal products—at least for now.
Fashion14 April, 2026
Primark is updating its circular standard to promote more sustainable design
Primark is launching version 2.0 of its Circular Product Standard: the revised standard sets simplified requirements regarding material use, lifespan, and recyclability, and is intended to accelerate its implementation in product development. After all, adoption has so far been slow.
Food14 April, 2026
Deposit specialist Le Fourgon makes a Spanish acquisition
Le Fourgon, the French sustainable e-commerce company that also delivers products in reusable packaging to homes in Belgium using electric delivery vans, is acquiring its Spanish counterpart Re-pot Market and preparing for a funding round.
Fashion14 April, 2026
Have luxury brands lost golden goose Dubai? Luxury sales down by half
The luxury sector is feeling the pinch as tensions in the Middle East escalate. For years, Dubai in particular was seen as a growth engine for luxury brands, but now sharp declines are emerging in both sales and visitor numbers. Luxury giants such as LVMH and Kering are already feeling…
General14 April, 2026
TikTok Shop is expanding in Europe: Poland and the Benelux countries will follow soon
The e-commerce platform TikTok Shop will soon be expanding into three new markets: job postings indicate that launches in Poland, the Netherlands, and Belgium are imminent. This means the social shopping phenomenon will soon be active in nine European countries.
Food14 April, 2026
Sports nutrition brand XXL Nutrition to open its own flagship gym
The Dutch sports nutrition brand XXL Nutrition, originally an online-only company, is expanding its physical presence with its own fitness center: the first XXL Gym will open this summer in downtown Helmond.