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Food5 March, 2026
Private labels continue their advance in Europe
Sales of private label products rose by €15.3 billion in Europe last year, while market share grew to 38.8%. Switzerland remains the frontrunner, while Norway has the lowest share of private labels.
General5 March, 2026
JD.com sees profits plummet due to Chinese price war, but focuses on Europe
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com posted its first quarterly loss in nearly four years in the fourth quarter of 2025. The disappointing results illustrate the pressure on Chinese online retail from weak consumer spending and fierce price competition with rivals.
Fashion5 March, 2026
Van de Velde: second half of the year had more padding
Lingerie group Van de Velde again recorded a decline in turnover and profit in 2025. However, there was a noticeable improvement in the second half of the year.
Food5 March, 2026
Ekoplaza scoops up three former Jumbo supermarkets
Ekoplaza, the largest organic supermarket chain in the Netherlands, will open three new stores in former Jumbo locations in Utrecht and The Hague in April and May. In 2025, the chain achieved organic sales growth of 7%.
Food5 March, 2026
Ferrero splits activities and reorganizes top management
Nutella maker Ferrero is adjusting its management structure and separating its traditional core business from newer activities such as ice cream and breakfast cereals. The current group director will also be moving to oversee the integration of Kellogg’s.
General5 March, 2026
Discounters and fashion chains propel Belgian retail rental market to record levels
TEDi, Jysk, Wibra, and Kruidvat were the most expansive retail chains last year in a highly dynamic Belgian market. Retailers showed considerable interest in prime locations in city centers and shopping centers, while rents remained stable.
Fashion5 March, 2026
Abercrombie & Fitch growth slows after strong comeback
Abercrombie & Fitch posted record sales again in the 2025/26 financial year. However, profits remained below last year’s level. The American fashion group is expecting additional growth for the current year, but at a moderate pace.
Fashion5 March, 2026
Primark interim boss stays on and receives reinforcement
Primark has officially appointed Eoin Tonge as CEO after a year on an interim basis. He will be assisted by a new Chief Commercial Officer: the fashion chain is creating this position as the CEO’s commercial right-hand man.
Food4 March, 2026
Ahold Delhaize transitions to cage-free eggs in the US by 2032
Ahold Delhaize aims to transition entirely to cage-free eggs in the United States by 2032. The retail group originally promised to phase out battery cages by 2025, but its American branch was unable to meet that deadline.
General4 March, 2026
TEDi Belgium appoints new boss and aims for 25 more stores
German non-food discounter Tedi appoints a new CEO for its Belgian operations. David Philipoom, former Dutch CEO of textile discounter Kik, will be responsible for opening 25 new stores.
Food4 March, 2026
International Ferrero branch (partially) returns to profit
CTH Invest, the holding company that holds some of the Ferrero family’s international brands, such as Delacre biscuits and Lutti confectionery, achieved a 10% increase in turnover last financial year. However, it still posted a net loss of €127 million, mainly due to Delacre.
Leisure4 March, 2026
Decathlon enters the market for bicycle leasing
Consumers can now also lease electric bikes from Decathlon in Belgium. With its new subscription model, the French sports giant is entering the territory of traditional lease companies and bike shops.