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DIY/Garden10 November, 2026
Belgian and Dutch Toolstation stores are getting a new owner
Toolstation’s more than 100 hardware stores in the Benelux are being acquired by a German investment group. The British owner will, however, provide the loss-making company with a capital injection.
General10 November, 2026
When the AI agent goes shopping, data quality makes all the difference
What must retailers and brands do to ensure they can continue to sell their products in an era when it’s not consumers but AI agents who click the “Buy” button? According to GS1, everything hinges on data quality.
Food10 November, 2026
“Cyberattack on French supermarkets was the work of Iran”
The cyberattack that struck the refrigeration systems of hundreds of French supermarkets in October was the work of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, according to the French government. Does that also apply to the hack on supermarkets in other European countries in early November?
Fashion10 November, 2026
British government considers banning Vinted and eBay for under-16s
Will young people soon be barred from buying and selling secondhand clothing on Vinted or eBay? The British government is considering extending the announced social media ban for children under 16 to online marketplaces as well. At the same time, the police are warning that bargain hunters on those platforms…
General9 November, 2026
Significantly more shoppers on car-free Oxford Street
Spending at stores on Oxford Street has risen significantly since the street became car-free. Elsewhere in London’s West End, the number of transactions is also on the rise as shoppers are drawn to the new pedestrian zone.
Fashion9 November, 2026
Canada Goose bucks the trend: China as a bright spot
At Canada Goose, revenue rose 5.9% in the second quarter, despite a sharp decline in Europe. Notably, China and e-commerce are the main drivers of growth for the Canadian luxury brand. However, losses continue to mount, and same-store sales are lagging.
Fashion9 November, 2026
Belgian fashion stores are making a profit, but less and less of it
Two out of three Belgian fashion stores are still turning a profit. But behind that seemingly reassuring figure lies a less rosy reality: profit margins are shrinking, small independent retailers are barely making any money, and a handful of major players are raking in a significant share of the profits.
Food9 November, 2026
Ahold Delhaize accelerates Food Lion’s expansion with five acquisitions
Food Lion, an American supermarket chain owned by Ahold Delhaize, is acquiring five stores from competitor Winn-Dixie in the state of Georgia. The retailer is thus exceeding its growth target for 2026 and gaining a stronger foothold in the southeastern United States.
Fashion9 November, 2026
Why Four Roses is deliberately targeting 8 to 9 stores: “We don’t need 20”
With the opening of a sixth store in Leuven, the Belgian fashion brand Four Roses is continuing its expansion. But founders Lien De Vroe and Miguel Uytterhaegen are deliberately opting for controlled growth. “We’re counting on ourselves to handle all of this.”
Food9 November, 2026
Cotti Coffee to recruit franchisees for its European expansion
Next year, the Chinese coffee chain Cotti Coffee plans to open 10 to 20 new locations in Belgium, 30 to 40 in the Netherlands, and to continue expanding into other European countries. To that end, the company is recruiting independent franchisees.
Fashion9 November, 2026
Superdry & Co. strengthens foundations with 70 million pounds
Superdry & Co has secured a refinancing package worth 70 million pounds sterling (about 81 million euros) from Barclays and Bank of America. With this move, the British fashion brand is replacing the emergency loans it received in 2023 from Bantry Bay Capital and Hilco Capital with new loans at…
General9 November, 2026
Opening dates for the first HalfPrice stores in Belgium have been announced
On Friday, November 13, the first Belgian location of the Polish outlet chain HalfPrice will open its doors at Shopping Cora Châtelineau. Four more stores will follow later in November, and the sixth won’t open for another year.