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General9 February, 2026
Hamilton Bright is now Smollan
The transition from Hamilton Bright to Smollan is about far more than a new name. It represents the coming together of deep local insight and global scale, a powerful combination designed to help brands win in an increasingly complex shopper journey.
General9 February, 2026
Is Amazon catching up with Bol in the Netherlands?
Amazon surpassed Bol in terms of search volume in the Netherlands in December. The American e-commerce giant is also becoming increasingly visible in product carousels. Is Bol’s leadership position under threat?
Food9 February, 2026
Collect&Go (Colruyt Group) expands delivery service in Wallonia
Collect&Go, Colruyt Group‘s online grocery service, has opened its 250th collection point in Belgium. At the same time, the service is expanding its home delivery area in Wallonia with 215 additional postal codes and extending its collection and delivery hours. “Continuing to invest” With the opening of the latest collection…
Fashion9 February, 2026
Marie Méro opens second Dutch branch in Sluis
Following Maastricht, Belgian fashion brand Marie Méro is expanding further in the Netherlands with a second store in Sluis. The opening on February 6 will serve as a base for further internationalization: the chain wants to expand further into the Netherlands.
General9 February, 2026
Antwerp aims for a “lively Meir” with greenery and more space for pedestrians
The Meir in Antwerp, one of Belgium’s most important high streets, receives a makeover with wide passageways, green rest areas, and a clear separation between pedestrians, cyclists, and suppliers. The city council approved the concept on Friday, following earlier criticism from shopkeepers.
Food6 February, 2026
Ahold Delhaize initiates arbitration proceedings against Serbian price restrictions
Ahold Delhaize is suffering significant damage as a result of state intervention by the Serbian government, which is restricting margins, among other things. The retailer, which has been forced to close stores and cut jobs, is turning to the World Bank for help.
Food6 February, 2026
Damhert acquired by investment fund C for growth
The investment fund C for growth is acquiring a majority stake in Damhert, the Limburg-based producer of organic, sugar-free, and vegetarian food. Public investor LRM and the management are also investing in the company, alongside the founding family.
Food6 February, 2026
Turbulence in the German food market: Edeka loses ground while Rewe accelerates
The battle for market share in German food retail is intensifying. Market leader Edeka is growing less rapidly than the market and is seeing its market share decline slightly, despite recent investments. Competitor Rewe is benefiting from a higher growth rate and stronger digital reach.
Food6 February, 2026
Pizza Hut may be up for sale; 250 US locations to close
Pizza Hut will close 250 restaurants in the United States in the first half of this year, while parent company Yum! Brands is considering a possible sale of the chain. The company is targeting underperforming locations within the network.
Food6 February, 2026
Spar will remain in Casino’s hands in France until 2039
French retail giant Casino has extended its partnership with Spar International by no less than fourteen years. The group will remain the exclusive master franchisee of the Spar brand in France until 2039.
General6 February, 2026
Wibra opens new distribution center in Apeldoorn
Wibra’s new distribution center in Apeldoorn has officially opened. The new location offers more space to grow along with the retail company’s rapid international expansion.
Food6 February, 2026
Amazon overtakes Walmart and then abandons supermarkets: is the Seattle giant done with retail?
Amazon is poised to surpass Walmart as the world’s largest retailer. Yet the Seattle giant has just announced that it will be closing all its Fresh and Go supermarkets and pumping even more money than expected into AI and cloud services. Has Amazon played its hand in retail?