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Food27 February, 2026
Edeka limits purchases from Procter & Gamble and Iglo
Edeka is at odds with Procter & Gamble and Iglo: the German market leader has scaled back orders from both suppliers following price negotiations. In several categories—from dishwashing liquid and toothpaste to frozen fish—the product range is temporarily below the usual level.
Food27 February, 2026
What’s Cooking prepares for stock market exit
The families behind What’s Cooking want to be back in charge of their own kitchen: they are putting €88 million on the table to take the maker of prepared meals, such as Come a Casa lasagnas, off the stock market.
Fashion27 February, 2026
New start for Comptoir des Cotonniers and Princesse tam.tam in France
The Paris Commercial Court has given the final green light for the relaunch of Fast Retailing France, owner of Comptoir des Cotonniers and Princesse tam.tam. The subsidiary is emerging from insolvency proceedings and will start with a two-brand model that should generate greater synergy.
Food26 February, 2026
Dia makes impressive comeback in Spain
After seven years of losses, Grupo Dia returned to profit in 2025. The Spanish branch even posted a net profit of €166 million, almost three times as much as in 2024. The first year of the new strategic plan was thus a success.
Food26 February, 2026
Colruyt Group extends Sunday opening hours for Okay City city stores
In the tourist centers of Ghent, Antwerp, and Liège, Okay City stores, Colruyt Group’s city formula, will remain open longer on Sundays. According to the retailer, Sunday openings have been a success.
Food26 February, 2026
Casino working on recovery after further decline in revenue
Casino saw its reported revenue decline further last year due to store closures, while comparable revenue rose slightly. The French retail group says it is continuing its recovery, while talks with creditors are ongoing.
Food26 February, 2026
Tesco cuts another 180 jobs at its headquarters
Tesco is cutting 180 jobs at its headquarters to adapt to changing shopping patterns. At the same time, the supermarket group is creating 250 new positions within existing teams.
Food26 February, 2026
Slight increase in profits for Jumbo
With a turnover of €10.64 billion, Jumbo posted a profit of €33 million last year. The result was under pressure due to investments in price, product range, and service, among other things, the retailer reports.
Fashion26 February, 2026
Puma turns red: pins hopes on China after losses
Puma will be in the red by 2025. The German sneaker manufacturer is continuing its restructuring this year, but is also hoping for support from its new Chinese shareholder.
Food26 February, 2026
Unrest continues at Intermarché Belgium
Intermarché affiliates in Belgium are coming forward with stories of chaos within the group following the takeover of Mestdagh. Retailers are paying the price, they say: the first bankruptcies are already a reality. Management denies this: the figures are excellent and the logistical problems are behind us.
Food26 February, 2026
Entrepreneurs sound the alarm: did Intermarché Belgium make a mistake in acquiring Mestdagh?
The crisis at Intermarché Belgium continues. It seems that the retailer has bitten off more than it can chew with the acquisition of Mestdagh, resulting in chaos in the areas of logistics, operations, finance, and IT. This has led to dissatisfied franchisees and now also to bankruptcies.
Food26 February, 2026
[Interview] “With the acquisition of Mestdagh, Intermarché Belgium has gained twenty years”
The fact that Intermarché in Belgium is currently operating at a loss is a logical consequence of the investments made in connection with the acquisition of Mestdagh, according to the management, who regret the recurring criticism from dissatisfied entrepreneurs: “There have certainly been challenges, but those are behind us. The…