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General20 April, 2026
Sports retailers and discounters gaining ground worldwide, electronics retailers under pressure
Sports and lifestyle chains and discounters are the biggest winners in a new list of the top 50 largest international retailers, a ranking led by familiar American and European names. Electronics chains are feeling the pressure.
Uncategorized20 April, 2026
Thanks to Puma and Jack Wolfskin, Anta Sports is stepping out of the shadows and into the global elite
In 2025, Anta Sports recorded revenue of over 80 billion yuan for the first time, equivalent to more than 10 billion euros. This confirms the company’s ambitions to break into the global elite of sports retail, following in the footsteps of Nike and Adidas. However, behind that record revenue lies…
Fashion20 April, 2026
[Interview] “Every store we open is a success” (Matthias Hindriks, The Fashion Store)
This year, The Fashion Store is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Flemish multi-brand retailer, which positions itself as an easily accessible boutique, is performing significantly better than the market, says CEO Matthias Hindriks.
Food20 April, 2026
“Intermarché Belgium is pushing struggling business owners into bankruptcy”
This isn’t the first time that Intermarché Belgium franchisees have complained about the way things are run at Les Mousquetaires: stores that ran into trouble after the Mestdagh takeover are being pushed into bankruptcy so that the group can buy them back for a song.
Food20 April, 2026
Belchicken launches in the Netherlands: first location in Maastricht
The Belgian fast-food chain Belchicken is entering the Dutch market. The company will soon open its first restaurant in Maastricht, a major milestone according to CEO Fevzi Yildirim.
Fashion20 April, 2026
New CEO to put Van de Velde back on track for growth
Van de Velde, the lingerie group that owns Marie Jo, Prima Donna, and Sarda, is embarking on a new chapter with a new CEO: Marc Dambremez is replacing Karel Verlinde, who has been at the helm for seven years.
Food20 April, 2026
Carrefour is pulling out of Turkey
Carrefour is continuing to streamline its international portfolio: the French retailer is selling its Turkish operations to the Turkish group Aydin, owner of the discount chain A101.
Electronics20 April, 2026
Succession secured at growing Lab9
The Belgian Apple Premium Partner Lab9 achieved solid revenue growth last year despite maintaining the same number of stores. Meanwhile, the next generation is preparing to take the helm of the family business.
General17 April, 2026
Galeria is asking property owners to defer rent payments
After three bankruptcies, the German department store chain Galeria is once again facing financial difficulties: the retailer has asked several landlords for a deferral of rent payments.
Food17 April, 2026
Eroski lets customers shop via WhatsApp and delivers within an hour
The Spanish retail cooperative Eroski is conducting an innovative digital experiment: customers can simply order their groceries via WhatsApp. Delivery follows within an hour.
Food17 April, 2026
International olive giant Arvos acquires Père Olive
Arvos, the global market leader in table olives, is acquiring the Belgian company Père Olive from Labeyrie Fine Foods. This move allows the group to expand into the chilled Mediterranean products segment and strengthen its position with European retailers.
Food17 April, 2026
Pernod Ricard sees first signs of recovery in a year of decline
Sales at the Pernod Ricard beverage group are falling sharply. The group, which owns brands such as Absolut vodka, Beefeater gin, and Lillet, calls it “a transitional year,” but sees signs of improvement. However, the conflict in the Middle East is causing a new setback.