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DIY/Garden29 September, 2026
Gamma is scaling back its Belgian operations to focus on Flanders
In Belgium, the DIY chain Gamma is shifting its focus away from the French-speaking part of the country to concentrate more attention and investment on Flanders. There, the company aims to expand to 75 to 80 stores in the coming years.
Fashion29 September, 2026
Is Capri Holdings, the owner of Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, looking for a buyer?
Capri Holdings is exploring a possible sale of the group. There are reportedly interested parties, and the company has already made informal contact with investors who are considering a takeover. The fashion group previously sold off Versace.
Beauty/Care29 September, 2026
Management buy-out at Prénatal: CEO is new owner
Prénatal is getting a new owner: CEO Jochem van Bueren is acquiring all shares in the Dutch maternity and children’s retailer from the German investor Mutares.
Food29 September, 2026
Albert Heijn to replace Delhaize in Lommel
Albert Heijn will open a supermarket in Lommel before the end of the year. The retailer will take over a location there that was operated by a Delhaize franchisee until February. This brings the retailer’s total number of store openings in Belgium this year to five.
DIY/Garden29 September, 2026
Hot summer helps Hornbach gain market share
A hot summer and a growing number of people staying home have led to strong results for the DIY chain Hornbach. The retailer is gaining market share in all of its European markets, including the Netherlands, and continues to invest in further growth.
Food29 September, 2026
Carrefour France faces data breach after cyber attack at supplier
Carrefour is warning French customers about a data breach at a third-party supplier. Attackers may have gained access to names, email addresses, and phone numbers through the delivery platform Shipup. Other French retailers appear to have been affected as well.
Fashion29 September, 2026
European parcel tax hits Shein hard: prices rise, profits halve
The new European tax on low-cost packages is hitting Shein’s pricing model hard: operating profit fell by half in the first half of the year. The Chinese fashion giant is raising its prices, cutting back on advertising, and expanding its European logistics network.
Food28 September, 2026
“Albert Heijn has already overtaken Lidl in Flanders”
Albert Heijn will open two more supermarkets in Belgium this fall, bringing its total number of stores in the country to 90. The Dutch retailer has already surpassed Lidl in Flanders in terms of market share.
General28 September, 2026
“Would anyone miss your brand?” — Retail Marketing Day in seven quotes
Retailers can learn a great deal from other retailers, as was once again evident at RetailDetail’s Retail Marketing Day, which brought together more than 170 professionals at Trademart Brussels on September 24 for a day of inspiration and networking.
Fashion28 September, 2026
Delvaux appoints former Cartier executive as new CEO
Parent company Richemont has appointed Cartier veteran Yanina Novitskaya as CEO of Delvaux, effective December 1. The Belgian leather goods brand is thus parting ways with CEO Jean-Marc Loubier, who spearheaded a relaunch and, above all, global expansion in the 2010s.
Food28 September, 2026
How Aldi raises the bar for home delivery
In the UK, Aldi is partnering with Deliveroo to offer fast grocery delivery, while in Germany, parent company Aldi Süd is bringing on board a former Amazon and Rohlik executive to further expand its e-commerce operations.
Food28 September, 2026
Colruyt revamps its sustainable rewards program
While the Green Score is receiving independent certification, Colruyt Group is renaming the loyalty program in its app: with “Every Step Counts,” the retailer aims to more strongly encourage sustainable choices.