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General5 August, 2026
Broeklin, the successor to Uplace, lays the groundwork for its 2028 opening
Development of Broeklin is getting underway. Earthwork has begun on the former Uplace site in Machelen. Construction is scheduled to begin later this year, with an opening planned for 2028.
Fashion5 August, 2026
De Bijenkorf logistics partner hit by a cyberattack
A cyberattack on one of De Bijenkorf’s logistics partners is causing delays in orders, returns, and refunds. The department store is investigating whether the attackers were also able to access customers’ personal data.
Fashion5 August, 2026
Kering turns to secondhand to lure back customers
Kering is exploring ways to sell pre-owned items from Gucci, Balenciaga, and Saint Laurent directly. The luxury group hopes to win back consumers who have turned away due to steep price increases, without compromising on exclusivity.
Food5 August, 2026
Procter & Gamble acquires dietary supplement manufacturer
Procter & Gamble, the American multinational primarily active in personal care and household products, is paying billions to acquire Thorne, a manufacturer of dietary supplements.
Food5 August, 2026
Heineken sells more beer and has already cut 3,000 jobs
Somewhat contrary to expectations, Heineken sold more beer in the first half of this year, though not in Europe. The cost-cutting program, which will result in the loss of 6,000 jobs, is halfway through.
Food5 August, 2026
E-commerce and Europe keep Ahold Delhaize on track
While Ahold Delhaize’s margins are under pressure in the U.S., performance improved in Europe, particularly for Delhaize and Albert Heijn in Belgium. The retailer, which is reporting strong online sales, is maintaining its forecasts for the full fiscal year.
Food4 August, 2026
Colruyt Group finds final destinations for all acquired Match & Smatch stores
All 54 Match and Smatch stores acquired by Colruyt Group have found their final destination following an intensive two-and-a-half-year process. However, for some of these locations, that destination is closure.
Food4 August, 2026
World Cup gives Coca-Cola bottler a great start to the summer
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), a bottler, has had a strong first half of the year, thanks to the World Cup. One of the standout products was Coke Zero Sugar.
Food4 August, 2026
Slight decline in revenue at Bonduelle due to a downturn in the United States
Bonduelle saw a slight decline in revenue during its most recent fiscal year: strong performance in Europe and Asia was offset by disappointing sales in the United States. Profits will be lower than expected.
Leisure4 August, 2026
Refurbed adds guitars to its product line
Refurbed, the European secondhand marketplace, is expanding its product range to include musical instruments. The new category will start with guitars and will be expanded to include other instruments over time.
Food4 August, 2026
Intermarché falls victim to cyberattack: 300,000 customers affected
Groupement Mousquetaires, the parent company of the French supermarket chain Intermarché, has reported a cyberattack in which the data of nearly 300,000 customers of its online grocery service was leaked.
Food4 August, 2026
Jumbo’s private label remains cheaper in Belgium
Jumbo has lowered the prices of its private-label products in the Netherlands. However, the same products are still (significantly) cheaper in Belgium, where competition among supermarkets is fierce.