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Food9 October, 2026
Price war with Coca-Cola leads to empty shelves at Aldi Germany
At Aldi in Germany, Coca-Cola supplies are running low at several stores. The discount retailer has temporarily scaled back its orders following another price increase.
Food9 October, 2026
Luxury pastry shop Wittamer receives 3.8 million euros in fresh capital for restructuring and expansion
The owners of the Brussels-based pastry shop Wittamer are injecting 3.8 million euros into the company. With this fresh capital, the purveyor to the royal court aims to restore its balance sheet, open new stores, and build a new production facility.
Food9 October, 2026
Colruyt Group confirms talks with Carrefour regarding French wholesaler Codifrance
Colruyt Group is indeed in exclusive negotiations with Carrefour regarding a possible sale of its French wholesale business, Codifrance, which supplies some 3,000 neighborhood stores. The retailer has thus confirmed earlier rumors.
Leisure8 October, 2026
How Kidults and collectibles are saving the toy market
The Belgian toy market is having a remarkably strong year. Through September 20, sales rose by 10.1%, while the volume of goods sold was up by as much as 13%. Brick-and-mortar stores, collectibles, building sets, and card games are driving the market in particular.
General8 October, 2026
How Dutch retailers fight back against fake online stores
Online fraud through fake online stores is eroding consumer confidence in e-commerce. In the Netherlands, the sector is therefore launching a counteroffensive with a new tool that identifies and addresses scam online stores and fake brand domain names at an early stage.
General8 October, 2026
PrimaPrix closes all stores in Lille, France
The Spanish discount retailer PrimaPrix is closing its three stores in Lille, northern France. As a result, the French store network will shrink from 31 to 28 locations; this marks the first major downsizing since the chain launched in France in 2022.
Fashion8 October, 2026
Zalando sets up shop in France with mega-distribution center
After five years of planning, construction, and gradual expansion, Zalando has officially opened its first mega-distribution center in France. The 140,000-square-meter complex in Montereau-sur-le-Jard, just south of Paris, will soon serve as a crucial link in the German e-commerce giant’s European expansion.
Fashion8 October, 2026
Uniqlo’s parent company, Fast Retailing, surprises with fifth consecutive increase in profits
Fast Retailing closed its fiscal year with its fifth consecutive record profit. The owner of Uniqlo attributes this to strong performance across all regions, despite pressure from the weak yen in its home market.
Food8 October, 2026
High costs are causing concern at PepsiCo
Despite a better-than-expected third quarter, PepsiCo is lowering its full-year guidance due to persistently weak demand for snacks and beverages in North America and sharply rising costs.
General8 October, 2026
From Belgian chocolate to Belgian fashion: Broeklin unveils new tenants
Broeklin Brussels announces its first tenants. Following Celio, Neuhaus, Xandres, and Jimmyz Burgers have now also confirmed they will be joining the shopping project in Machelen. Meanwhile, construction has begun.
Food8 October, 2026
Cinnamon roll chain Have A Roll sets its sights on Wallonia
In mid-November, Have A Roll will open a new store at the Woluwe Shopping Center. It will be the company’s eighth location in Belgium and its second in Brussels. The chain plans to expand into Wallonia soon.
Food8 October, 2026
Europe allocates 3.8 million euros for laid-off Cora employees in Belgium
More than 1,000 former Cora employees in Belgium are receiving additional support in their job search. The European Parliament is allocating 3.82 million euros for this purpose. By the end of September, 34% of the former employees receiving support had already found a new job.