All Belgium articles
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Innovation of the Week
Innovation of the Week: How Decathlon is engaging customers with its green goals
Every week, we will bring you new ideas and case studies that link to the trends in our Retail Horizon 2023 report – across society, technology, economy, policy, industry and culture.
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News
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group cleared over Belgian tax question
Frasers Group, the renamed Sports Direct business controlled by Mike Ashley, has correctly paid tax in Belgium that had been questioned by the authorities there.
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Holland & Barrett revs up for 'aggressive' EU expansion
Holland & Barrett’s chief financial officer Chris Keen said its new owners L1 Retail have ‘taken the shackles off’ its international expansion ambitions.
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Uniqlo swings to loss as euro slump hits profits
Uniqlo has swung to a pre-tax loss as investment in its expansion plan and the weakening euro against the dollar hampered its bottom line.
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Zalando pilots geolocation delivery service
Zalando is trialling a fulfilment service that uses geolocation to deliver online orders to shoppers via cycle couriers wherever they are, Retail Week can reveal.
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Retail Voice
Get closer to what customers really want
Learn more about connected consumers’ preferences for everything from fitness trackers to drones as Osborne Clarke reveals its latest findings in partnership with Retail Week.
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Analysis
Infographic: Shifts in European consumer behaviour
Think you know the European connected consumer? Well think again.
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Analysis
Twitter debate explores disruptive connected technologies
Which disruptive connected technologies will shape the future of European retail? Share your views by tweeting the hashtag #EuroConnected on Friday December 2 at 12.30pm.
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Analysis
European consumer behaviour unveiled in exclusive report
This new report offers invaluable insights into understanding the changing behaviour of the European connected consumer.
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News
Consumers happy to share personal data for perks
Findings from a new report show the majority of British shoppers are happy to share their personal information online, despite recent cyber attacks.
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Analysis
Analysis: Robots and Le Bouton, how Darty uses tech to enhance stores
Humanoid robots are more often associated with science-fiction films and TV shows as they attempt to take over the world.
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Analysis
International analysis: Lidl launches online in Belgium
Lidl has launched online in Belgium today following rumours of its plan to expand its online offer across European markets.
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Analysis
Carrefour sales rise fuelled by strong results in Europe and Latin America
French grocery giant Carrefour has reported an increase in third-quarter sales, driven by strong performance in its European and Latin American markets.
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Analysis
DFS eyes further European expansion after ‘encouraging’ Netherlands trial
DFS boss Ian Filby revealed the retailer is mulling expansion into Belgium and Germany after a successful launch in the Netherlands.
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Analysis
International analysis: Ahold-Delhaize merger creates retail giant
Last week, Netherlands-based Ahold and Belgium’s Delhaize Group announced their intention to combine businesses through a merger.
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News
European grocery giants Ahold and Delhaize complete merger
Dutch grocery giant Ahold and Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize have agreed to merge, in a bid to rival US retail titan Walmart.
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News
Saks Fifth Avenue may launch in Europe as Hudson’s Bay buys Galeria Kaufhof
Hudson’s Bay Company, owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, is to buy German department store business Galeria Kaufhof from Metro Group.
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News
UPDATED: European grocers Ahold and Delhaize confirm merger talks
Dutch grocery giant Ahold is in talks with Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize over a potential merger between the two food retailers.
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Analysis
International analysis: Dark times behind, innovation ahead for Carrefour Belgium
Grocery giant Carrefour’s Belgian operation has successfully turned the page on declining like-for-likes and store closures.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Belgium's Cru supermarket takes a farmers' market approach
Overijse is a place that few outside Belgium will know. Yet if ‘fresh’ and supermarkets are of interest, it is well worth a visit.