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Food4 April, 2025
[Analysis] Trump tariffs put European supermarket chains in an American minefield
European supermarket chains with operations in the United States risk being drawn into a trade war following Donald Trump’s announcement of an unprecedented wave of import tariffs. These are my no means small players: think of Ahold Delhaize, Aldi (Nord and Süd) and Lidl.
Food3 April, 2025
Spadel reaches billion litre milestone
Belgian drinks producer Spadel has had an exceptional year: with a volume growth of 9.1 %, the group passed the milestone of one billion litres of drinks sold. Turnover increased by 10 %, profit rose even faster.
Leisure2 April, 2025
Intersport aims for private labels and youth
Intersport managed to raise its sales by 2 % in 2024. The Swiss sporting goods retailer added 83 stores, but is also aiming for greater digital visibility. However, faced with stiff competition, even that may not be enough.
Food2 April, 2025
Colruyt Group takes full ownership of Foodbag
Smartmat, the company behind the Foodbag meal boxes, will be 100% owned by Colruyt Group, further strengthening its position in the online food market.
Beauty/Care1 April, 2025
Unilever acquires British beauty brand Wild
Unilever has acquired British personal care brand Wild. With its plastic-free and plant-based products and social media marketing, Wild should help the multinational in its focus on premiumisation.
Fashion1 April, 2025
Is Europe losing control of its textile sector?
The European textile and fashion sector contributes 189 billion euros to the economy annually and provides 3.2 million jobs, but it faces structural challenges. How can they be tackled and where do the opportunities lie?
Fashion1 April, 2025
Gerry Weber insolvency causes Dutch branch to topple
The Dutch branch of women’s fashion chain Gerry Weber has filed for a suspension of payment, after its German parent company was declared insolvent. Both companies’ future looks markedly uncertain.
Leisure1 April, 2025
Rising costs means profit drop for Decathlon, despite growing sales
Decathlon continues to grow in terms of sales, but rising costs meant a sharp drop in profits. The French sports retailer continues to invest in international expansion and in an updated store concept.
Food1 April, 2025
Colruyt confirms interest from other chains for French supermarkets
Belgian retailer Colruyt Group confirms interest in the acquisition of its loss-making French supermarket activities, but emphasises that other solutions for the French branch are being pursued as well.
General31 March, 2025
TikTok Shop starts in France and Germany: what can retailers expect?
TikTok has now officially launched its Shop in France, Germany and Italy, marking a new phase in e-commerce, which is now also becoming entertainment. The platform combines social content with direct sales, without its users leaving the app. Is it a curse or a blessing for retailers?
Food31 March, 2025
Aldi closes non-food webshop
Aldi has decided to close its loss-making webshop at the end of September. The discounter now wants to concentrate on its core activities, having given up on the competition with Temu and Amazon.
Fashion31 March, 2025
Primark CEO forced to step down
Paul Marchant, CEO van de Ierse modeketen Primark, is opgestapt na beschuldigingen van ongepast gedrag tegenover een collega. Hij heeft zijn fout erkend en verontschuldigingen aangeboden.