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General9 March, 2026
Largest shopping center in the Netherlands affected by data breach
Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, the largest indoor shopping center in the Netherlands, has been hit by a data breach in which personal data of members and newsletter subscribers may have been stolen.
Fashion9 March, 2026
ABOUT YOU Opens its Marketplace to New Sellers
ABOUT YOU opens its marketplace to fashion sellers, regardless of their size. As one of Europe’s leading fashion and lifestyle retailers, ABOUT YOU has redesigned its marketplace model to significantly simplify the onboarding process, making access easier than ever, particularly for small and mid-sized fashion labels.
Fashion6 March, 2026
Deichmann reopens three revamped stores in Spain and Portugal
Deichmann Calzados is accelerating the modernization of its network in the Iberian Peninsula with three reopenings planned for the first half of 2026. The schedule has already begun in Spain and will continue in Portugal this month. At the same time, the chain is launching D+, a new loyalty card…
General6 March, 2026
Two-storey Harry Potter store to open on London’s Oxford Street
In the fall of 2026, a new Harry Potter flagship store will open on London’s Oxford Street. It will be an immersive retail experience in a location covering almost 2,000 square meters.
Food6 March, 2026
How Lidl Belgium tackles protein shift, food waste, and fair trade
Climate protection, the circular economy, animal welfare, and avoiding food waste are the pillars of Lidl Belgium’s sustainability strategy, which is summarized in a new sustainability magazine.
General6 March, 2026
How Visa uses AI in the fight against fraud with AI…
Now that security measures against payment fraud have become almost foolproof, fraudsters are targeting the weakest link: people. They do this using AI, with fake content that is indistinguishable from legitimate documents. Visa is fighting back with three action plans.
Fashion6 March, 2026
Frasers Group acquires stake in struggling Puma
British retail billionaire Mike Ashley is acquiring a 5.77% stake in German sports brand Puma through his investment vehicle Frasers Group. The investment immediately makes Ashley one of the largest shareholders in the company, which is currently going through a difficult period.
Food6 March, 2026
Edeka strengthening its hold on online supermarket Picnic
Edeka increased its stake in Dutch online grocery service Picnic. The German supermarket group is said to hold approximately one-third of the shares.
Electronics6 March, 2026
Ceconomy CEO resigns after just nine months, CFO to promote?
Ceconomy (MediaMarkt and Saturn) is once again looking for a new CEO. Kai-Ulrich Deissner has announced his resignation, just a few months after his permanent appointment. Is there trouble brewing at the group, which is in the midst of takeover talks with Chinese tech giant JD.com?
Food6 March, 2026
European veggie burger compromise also affects hybrid meat products
Manufacturers of meat substitutes are not allowed to use animal names, but descriptions such as burger, sausage, or nuggets are permitted. It is noteworthy that hybrid meat products may also be affected by the European compromise.
Food6 March, 2026
Largest cava brand Freixenet now fully owned by Dr. Oetker
The acquisition of Freixenet, the world-famous Spanish cava producer, by the German group Henkell (part of the Oetker group) marks the definitive end of an era. The family business is now entirely in foreign hands.
Fashion6 March, 2026
Belgian fashion retailers JBC and Filou & Friends join forces
Claes Retail Group (CRG) – the company behind JBC, CKS, and Mayerline – and children’s clothing brand Filou & Friends are entering into a 50/50 joint venture. The first Filou & Friends collection has been on sale in 15 JBC stores since February.