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General11 August, 2026
Cyberattack disrupts orders at De Bijenkorf and Ace & Tate
Customers are now barely able to place orders on De Bijenkorf’s online store as a result of the previously reported cyberattack on a logistics partner. At Ace & Tate, eyeglass frames can only be picked up in-store.
Home11 August, 2026
CEO Bolia hands over the reins after 21 years
The Danish furniture chain Bolia is preparing for a change in leadership. CEO Lars Lyse Hansen will step down on August 31, 2027, after more than 21 years at the helm. Current Chief Operating Officer Thomas Bendiks Lauridsen will succeed him.
General11 August, 2026
Harrods back in the black after abuse scandal and cyberattacks
Harrods has turned its loss around and returned to profitability in the past fiscal year. The London luxury department store held its ground in a challenging luxury market and despite two cyberattacks, after a substantial provision set aside a year earlier for victims of former owner Mohamed Al Fayed had…
Leisure11 August, 2026
GameStop considers withdrawing its takeover bid for eBay
The American chain GameStop is reportedly considering withdrawing its unsolicited takeover bid for eBay and instead opting for a partnership with the online marketplace.
General11 August, 2026
[Interview] Fay Van Weddingen (AVA): “We want every Belgian to know about AVA”
After seventy years, AVA wants to be more than just the store where Belgians buy school supplies, party decorations, or christening favors. The retailer is revamping its marketing, refining its customer segmentation, and experimenting with new services and store formats. At Retail Marketing Day, CEO Fay Van Weddingen will explain…
Fashion11 August, 2026
Dutch fashion chain Norah is making a comeback in Flanders
Shortly after the Dutch fashion chain Norah closed its only two Belgian stores, the retailer has already announced a comeback: starting next year, the chain will ambitiously build a new store network in Flanders.
Food11 August, 2026
Campari sale of its rum subsidiaries is bitter pill to swallow
Campari is continuing to streamline its brand portfolio. The Italian beverage group is selling the rum brands Trois Rivières, La Mauny, and Duquesne, along with the cognac brand Bisquit & Dubouché and the tequila brand Cabo Wabo. Together, the five brands are expected to fetch approximately 30 million euros—a fraction…
Home11 August, 2026
Maisons du Monde begins new chapter after completing its rescue plan
The rescue plan, under which two British investment funds are taking over the struggling French home furnishings chain Maisons du Monde, has been finalized. This has averted the threat of a court-supervised restructuring after the chain posted a record loss.
DIY/Garden10 August, 2026
Gamma has closed two stores in Brussels
Gamma closed two stores in Brussels this summer. The home improvement chain says it is doing so for “business reasons.” The retailer lost market share in Belgium last year.
Food10 August, 2026
The most successful campaign ever—and other interesting facts from the Colruyt Annual Report
Last fall, Colruyt launched its most engaging campaign ever. The product assortment in its supermarkets is evolving, its retail media offerings are expanding, and a “murder mystery dinner” has emerged as the most popular cooking workshop.
General10 August, 2026
Quite a few newcomerss expected at Wijnegem Shopping Center
This fall will be full of surprises and changes for Wijnegem Shopping Center: the mall will welcome several notable new additions this fall, including a familiar face, two beauty brands, and a Belgian lifestyle retailer.
General10 August, 2026
Cyberattack causes delivery delays at De Bijenkorf
Although the Bijenkorf online store is open as usual, customers are still experiencing delays following the cyberattack on logistics provider Ceva Logistics: anyone who places an order now will not receive their products until September 4.