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Food19 February, 2026
Nestlé holds up despite baby milk crisis, but boots ice cream
Nestlé saw its profits melt away due to the global recall of baby formula. Nevertheless, the maker of Nescafé and Purina claims to be satisfied: sales growth is accelerating, thanks to its core brands. However, ice cream is no longer one of them…
Fashion19 February, 2026
Beauty group Puig exceeds 5 billion in turnover
The Spanish cosmetics and fashion group Puig, owner of brands such as Jean-Paul Gaultier, Dries Van Noten, and Nina Ricci, ended 2025 with strong results thanks to robust demand for makeup and skincare products.
Food18 February, 2026
[Analysis] Can Carrefour Belgium avoid a sale?
The management of Carrefour Belgium is trying to calm the situation now that it appears that the country is no longer a priority for the group. But isn’t the sole purpose of improving performance in the country to drive up the selling price?
Beauty/Care18 February, 2026
Pink Gellac centralizes logistics to facilitate European growth
Pink Gellac has relocated its entire logistics operation to a new fulfillment center in Bleskensgraaf, South Holland. The nail cosmetics brand is centralizing its operations to facilitate scaling up and internationalization.
Food18 February, 2026
[In the Picture] Lidl launches new store concept in the Netherlands
Lidl is introducing a new national store concept in the Netherlands. The renovated supermarket in Huizen is the first to open with the new layout. A strategic choice, as the store is located opposite the Dutch headquarters.
Food18 February, 2026
Brussels food market accused of “colonialism” and “racism”: can immersive experience go too far?
Ratz, Belgium’s largest food market, has barely opened its doors, and already a PR storm is brewing. The latest concept from Thierry Goor and Pascal Van Hamme, founders of FOX and Bortier, is being accused of racism and colonialism. Can an immersive “experience” go too far?
Food18 February, 2026
FrieslandCampina defies market pressure with higher turnover and profit
Dairy giant FrieslandCampina posted stronger-than-expected financial results in 2025, despite a challenging second half of the year. What started out creamy suddenly turned sour when a large milk glut caused basic dairy prices to plummet.
Food18 February, 2026
Intermarché must divest three French Colruyt stores
The French competition authority has imposed conditions on Intermarché’s acquisition of 81 Colruyt supermarkets: the Musketeers must sell three stores.
Food18 February, 2026
Carrefour 2030: offensive with fresh produce, pricing, and artificial intelligence
Carrefour is mapping out a new strategy for 2030: now that low prices are a “conditio sine qua non,” according to CEO Alexandre Bompard, the retailer is looking for margins elsewhere. These include private labels, e-commerce from stores, and accelerated use of data and AI — including so-called “agentic commerce.”
Food18 February, 2026
Carrefour confirms its focus on three core countries
The new Carrefour 2030 strategic plan no longer includes a role for the Belgian, Polish, and Argentine branches. The retailer confirmed this in a press release this morning. However, this does not necessarily mean an immediate sale.
Food17 February, 2026
Carrefour: recovery in “core countries” comes at a cost
Carrefour closes 2025 with mixed results: the French retail group saw a slight increase in turnover, but felt the impact of exchange rates and integration costs. CEO Alexandre Bompard expresses confidence and promises a radically new plan.
Fashion17 February, 2026
Cortefiel owner Tendam grows by 5%
Tendam, the fashion group behind chains such as Cortefiel, Springfield, and Women’secret, saw its turnover increase by 5% to almost €1.4 billion in 2025. The company aims for further online growth and international expansion, supported by artificial intelligence.