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Electronics24 April, 2026
Fnac Darty reports strong online growth
While awaiting the takeover bid from investor Daniel Kretinsky, electronics retailer Fnac Darty is reporting modest growth in its home market of France, but strong results in Belgium, Portugal, and Spain.
Food24 April, 2026
Aldi Süd to cut costs: a wave of layoffs and a smaller product range
Aldi Süd is planning major cost-cutting measures. The German retailer intends to cut more than a thousand jobs over the next two years and will also reduce its product range to lower operating costs.
General24 April, 2026
A quarter of all online sales in Europe come from abroad
Cross-border e-commerce is entering a new phase: after years of explosive growth, the sector now appears to be maturing. Meanwhile, 25% of the European e-commerce market is already cross-border.
Fashion24 April, 2026
Strike at H&M’s distribution center in Ghlin
Employees at the H&M Logistics distribution center in Ghlin, Hainaut—which is set to close—went on strike on Friday. They are demanding clarity regarding the site’s future.
General24 April, 2026
More flexible opening hours in Belgium: open until 9 p.m. and no designated closing day
The Belgian federal government is relaxing the rules on store opening hours and eliminating the mandatory weekly closing day. With this measure, the government aims to better equip brick-and-mortar retailers to compete with the flexibility of e-commerce.
Food24 April, 2026
Nestlé’s restructuring plan is taking shape in France and Germany
Nestlé’s plan, announced in 2025, to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide is gradually taking shape. The multinational has announced the first rounds of layoffs in France and Germany.
Food24 April, 2026
Strikes at Aldi Belgium spread like wildfire: concerns over Sunday openings
Aldi is considering opening its Belgian stores on Sundays as well, news causing unrest among employees. More than 50 stores across the country are closed today and strikes will continue this weekend.
Fashion24 April, 2026
Nike is cutting another 1,400 jobs worldwide
Nike is carrying out another round of major layoffs, the second one this year. This time, about 1,400 jobs will be cut, mainly in the technology departments in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Food24 April, 2026
Chocolate company Dolfin saves industry peer Galler from bankruptcy
The struggling Belgian chocolatier Galler is being acquired by its Nivelles-based counterpart Dolfin and a consortium of Walloon investors. However, as many as 70 of the 170 jobs will be lost.
Beauty/Care24 April, 2026
Medi-Market aims for 1 billion euros in revenue and double the number of stores
Medi-Market has reached a symbolic milestone in Schelle: the opening of its 100th store in the Benelux. The drugstore and pharmacy chain now aims to reach the 400-store mark, primarily abroad, and is targeting 1 billion euros in revenue.
Food23 April, 2026
Average Rob launches La Patate, a chip shop with international ambitions
YouTuber and entrepreneur Robert Van Impe, better known as Average Rob, is moving on from beer (Tout Bien) to another Belgian classic: the chip shop. The first La Patate is opening right next to Antwerp Station, with at least two more locations set to follow this year.
Food23 April, 2026
Mondelez meets packaging goal: 5% recycled plastic
Mondelez (which owns brands such as Milka, Oreo, and Philadelphia) has already met its goal of reducing the use of “new” plastic in Europe. The FMCG group reports two concrete results, albeit modest ones, but emphasizes innovations in both mechanical and chemical recycling.