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Fashion23 October, 2026
Reusable e-commerce packaging passes consumer test
Consumers appear willing to return shipping packaging, especially when they can easily get their deposit back. That’s the finding of a pilot project by Bpost, Torfs, and Juttu. The challenge is now shifting from consumer behavior to logistics and profitability: who will organize a system that works on a large…
Beauty/Care23 October, 2026
P&G warns of a sharp rise in costs, but consumers keep buying
Procter & Gamble is seeing its raw material and transportation costs rise more sharply than expected due to high oil prices. Nevertheless, the American manufacturer of Pampers, Ariel, and Gillette is performing better than predicted. Beauty products and household goods, in particular, continue to sell well.
Food23 October, 2026
[In the picture] Aldi opens a pop-up wine bar in Antwerp
To prove, in the run-up to the holidays, that good wine doesn’t have to be expensive, Aldi is opening its own pop-up wine bar, Al Divino, in the heart of Antwerp. Visitors can stop by until November 1.
General23 October, 2026
Broeklin Brussels also signs Marie Méro, Orange, and Japanese “fast casual” dining
Broeklin Brussels has announced four more new tenants. With these new additions, the shopping center now has a total of twelve announced brands. The Belgian fashion brand Marie Méro and telecom operator Orange will open stores there, and the Japanese-inspired dining concepts Umamido and Rōru have also confirmed their arrival.
Fashion23 October, 2026
Kering holds steady, but Gucci remains a cause for concern
Luxe Group Kering is seeing its revenue stabilize, despite the ongoing decline at Gucci. Other brands, such as Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta, are performing better. Meanwhile, CEO Luca de Meo is making significant cuts to the retail network to restore profitability.
Electronics23 October, 2026
MediaMarkt takes on franchise rivals with new partner model
MediaMarkt plans to expand its store network with independent business owners. The electronics chain is launching a new partnership model in which local retailers will operate the stores. The first locations are set to open in Germany in mid-2027, followed by an international rollout.
General22 October, 2026
Retailers in Brussels and Paris barricade their stores out of fear of new riots
In Brussels and Paris, shop owners are bracing themselves for another weekend of unrest. Many are protecting their storefronts with wooden panels and metal barriers following last weekend’s looting and vandalism. However, these security measures are already costing them sales.
Beauty/Care22 October, 2026
Controversial “corporate doctor” causes unrest at Prénatal
Prénatal, the loss-making Dutch baby products chain that was recently acquired by CEO Jochem van Bueren, has brought “turnaround specialist” Martijn Rozenboom on board as an advisor. This has caused some concern.
General22 October, 2026
eBay cuts another 1,000 jobs despite solid growth
The e-commerce platform eBay is cutting approximately 1,000 jobs worldwide, representing 9% of its workforce. This is already the second major round of layoffs this year. The U.S.-based marketplace aims to streamline its organization and invest more in growth categories such as luxury goods, secondhand fashion, and refurbished products.
General22 October, 2026
How Amazon plans to help Belgian entrepreneurs generate 2 billion euros in export revenue
Together with the Belgian federal government and the industry federation Becom, Amazon aims to accelerate export growth for Belgian SMEs: the goal is to increase exports from the current 400 million to 2 billion euros by the end of 2030.
Food22 October, 2026
BelChicken wants to take over the world: “Why couldn’t an European chain succeed in the US?”
In seven years, BelChicken has grown into an international fast-casual chain with locations on multiple continents. The Belgian chicken concept now has its sights set on Spain and West Africa, among other markets. The key to its success? Not standardization, but constant adaptation, says CEO Fevzi Yildirim. “Those who aren’t…
Fashion22 October, 2026
China and the secondhand market are putting pressure on Hermès
The French luxury house Hermès is seeing its growth slow to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chinese market, in particular, is proving disappointing, while analysts are questioning the exclusivity of the iconic Birkin and Kelly handbags.