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Home30 April, 2025
Interior chain Casa now bankrupt in the Netherlands too
Casa’s Dutch shops remained closed on Wednesday morning: the retailer was declared bankrupt on Tuesday, a logical consequence of the earlier bankruptcy of its parent company in Belgium
General29 April, 2025
Galeria dismisses CEO Olivier van den Bossche
CEO Olivier van den Bossche, who steered German department store chain Galeria through the turbulent bankruptcy of its former owner Signa, is leaving the company with immediate effect. His responsibilities will be jointly assumed by Chief Sales Officer Tilo Hellenbock and Chief Financial Officer Christian Sailer.
Leisure29 April, 2025
ToyChamp discontinued, stores take on DreamLand colours
From September, all ToyChamp stores in both Belgium and the Netherlands will take on DreamLand‘s name. That is the surprising result of ToyChamp buying Dreamland in 2023.
Fashion29 April, 2025
Vinted raises sales and profit, launches own fund
Vinted managed to raise both its sales and net profit last year. Looking to continue its growth, the online fashion platform wants to expand into new markets and strategies – such as an own investment fund.
Food28 April, 2025
Can Dutch case destroy online supermarkets’ business model?
Are online-only supermarkets e-commerce companies or just supermarkets? A Dutch court will rule on this hot topic in June, in a case that may destroy online supermarkets’ business model.
Fashion28 April, 2025
Takko Fashion wants 300 new stores by 2028
German textile discounter Takko Fashion wants to add 300 stores to its network in its key markets: Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. The retailer is also modernising existing stores and its app.
General28 April, 2025
Cyber attack forces Marks & Spencer to suspend e-commerce
Marks & Spencer has been unable to process online orders for several days following a cyber attack, prompting the retailer to send hundreds of employees at its distribution centres home. At the moment, no customer data appears to have been compromised.
Food28 April, 2025
DoorDash offers 3 billion to buy Deliveroo
DoorDash has expressed an interest to acquire meal delivery service Deliveroo, looking to expand to more European markets. The American meal delivery service reportedly offered 2.7 billion pounds (more than three billion euros), which has sent the Deliveroo share price soaring.
Electronics28 April, 2025
CEO leaves Ceconomy for job in new Cabinet
Ceconomy CEO Karsten Wildberger is making a remarkable career change: he is leaving the MediaMarkt and Saturn owner to lead Germany’s new Digital Ministry.
Fashion28 April, 2025
Belgian Gerry Weber branch bankrupt as well
A month after its German parent company went bankrupt, the Belgian Gerry Weber is closing its 24 stores as well. This did not come as a surprise: just like its German counterpart, the Dutch branch had already been declared bankrupt as well.
Food25 April, 2025
Pepsico fears impact of Trump tariffs
Economic headwinds, rising costs and uncertainty about the possibility of a tariff war make PepsiCo very cautious for the rest of the year, after a drop in turnover and profit in the first quarter.
Food25 April, 2025
Centenarian Meli wants to become the largest honey processor in Europe
Belgian honey processor Meli is celebrating its centenary with more than just nostalgia: the company wants to convert its Low Countries market leadership into European dominance by 2030.