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Beauty/Care24 April, 2026
Medi-Market aims for 1 billion euros in revenue and double the number of stores
Medi-Market has reached a symbolic milestone in Schelle: the opening of its 100th store in the Benelux. The drugstore and pharmacy chain now aims to reach the 400-store mark, primarily abroad, and is targeting 1 billion euros in revenue.
Food23 April, 2026
Average Rob launches La Patate, a chip shop with international ambitions
YouTuber and entrepreneur Robert Van Impe, better known as Average Rob, is moving on from beer (Tout Bien) to another Belgian classic: the chip shop. The first La Patate is opening right next to Antwerp Station, with at least two more locations set to follow this year.
Food23 April, 2026
Mondelez meets packaging goal: 5% recycled plastic
Mondelez (which owns brands such as Milka, Oreo, and Philadelphia) has already met its goal of reducing the use of “new” plastic in Europe. The FMCG group reports two concrete results, albeit modest ones, but emphasizes innovations in both mechanical and chemical recycling.
Food23 April, 2026
Aldi Belgium considers opening on Sundays
Like Lidl, Aldi wants to negotiate with the unions to open its stores on Sundays as well. Since Delhaize, Carrefour, and Okay are also open on Sundays, Colruyt may soon be the only major supermarket chain to remain closed on Sundays.
Food23 April, 2026
Dutch people are flocking to foreign supermarkets
More and more Dutch consumers are looking for better prices across the border. One in three Dutch people shops in Germany or Belgium at least once a month. As a result, cross-border shopping is evolving from a regional phenomenon into a broader national trend.
Fashion23 April, 2026
Lululemon appoints former Nike executive as its new CEO
Lululemon has appointed former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill as its new CEO. The appointment comes after several years of underperformance and the departure of CEO Calvin McDonald earlier this year.
Food23 April, 2026
Why Colruyt is launching its own estate wine
Pas de Soucis: that is the name of the first white Belgian wine from the Colruyt Group’s own vineyard, Domaine Lez-Envies, which is now hitting the market. The retailer aims to demonstrate the potential of Belgian viticulture.
Food23 April, 2026
Vandemoortele cannot allay British concerns about the acquisition of Délifrance
The UK competition authority is launching an in-depth investigation into Vandemoortele’s acquisition of Délifrance. To appease the competition regulator, the Belgian group promised to sell two Délifrance factories, but a buyer could not be found in time.
General23 April, 2026
Cash is making a comeback: ATMs are returning to stores and villages
The federal government wants to make cash widely accessible again: by 2027, no one should have to travel more than 5 kilometers to withdraw cash. This means ATMs will also return to stores.
Beauty/Care23 April, 2026
Estée Lauder is seeking 5 billion in financing for Puig
Estée Lauder is preparing to acquire Puig, but first needs to secure funding. The company is exploring financing options totaling approximately 5 billion euros to support the acquisition.
Food22 April, 2026
Solid results for Carrefour: no impact from the Iran war yet
Carrefour achieved like-for-like growth of 2.2% in the first quarter of its fiscal year. The French retailer is gaining market share in its home market, while its Spanish operations are also making progress.
Food22 April, 2026
Carrefour Belgium posts growth for the fourth consecutive quarter
Carrefour Belgium closed the first quarter of 2026 with like-for-like sales growth of 0.8%. At the same time, customer satisfaction reached its highest level since 2021. The retailer attributes this to strategic decisions.