Belgium
This coverage examines developments in Belgium’s retail sector with relevance to UK-based retail professionals. Reporting includes market entries and exits by UK retailers, shifts in consumer behaviour, regulatory changes, property trends, and macroeconomic factors influencing cross-border operations. The content supports executives and managers evaluating opportunities, partnerships, and risks in the Belgian market.
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May- 2023 -22 MaySport & Leisure
E-bike brand Cowboy launches retail partner network
E-bike brand Cowboy has announced the launch of its retail partner network with independent bike shops across Europe. The brand said the launch will increase its retail and service presence, strengthening its omni-channel approach by complementing its current online sales channels, brand stores and mobile network of mechanics and test…
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Feb- 2023 -16 FebruaryOnline & Digital
Secret Sales welcomes 70% growth in FY22
Secret Sales has welcomed “exceptional growth” in 2022, reporting 70% like-for-like growth that “far exceeds the industry norm”. According to the business, it is set to maintain its momentum with an “unprecedented” 85% growth in 2023, and has already reported 80% like-for-like growth in January sales alone. The non-full price…
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Jan- 2023 -13 JanuaryPeople Moves
Card Factory appoints new CFO
Card Factory has announced the appointment of Matthias Seeger as its new chief financial officer. He is expected to take up his new role in May 2023. Seeger has been CFO of Ambassador Cruise Line Limited since February 2022, having previously been CFO of Costcutter Supermarkets Group from September 2015…
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Jul- 2022 -5 JulyPeople Moves
The Very Group appoints CEO
The Very Group has appointed Lionel Desclée, the former president and CEO of Walmart Japan, as group CEO, effective 19 September 2022. He succeeds Henry Birch who will step down on 24 September 2022 after four and a half years in the role. Desclée has global experience across digital and…
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Jun- 2022 -7 JunePeople Moves
Former ASOS CEO joins Secret Sales as chairman
Secret Sales, a non-full-price marketplace for fashion and beauty brands, has announced the appointment of Nick Beighton as chairman. Beighton, who most recently held the role of CEO at ASOS, joined as Secret Sales marked growth of over 150% LFL by “solving a critical challenge in the fashion value chain…
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May- 2022 -27 MayOnline & Digital
Mango debuts new digital wellness line
Mango, the European fashion group, is opening a new wellness line by integrating a selection of the Rituals catalogue and stock onto its online platform, in a bid to extend its commercial offering and service to customers. Mango’s marketplace will feature 150 Rituals products in six categories: bath and shower,…
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Apr- 2022 -22 AprilNews
EG to deliver 32,000 jobs globally amid foodservice expansion
EG Group has announced plans to create more than 32,000 jobs globally over a five-year period. According to the group it will be driven by a “sustained investment” in its foodservice business. To supplement this expansion strategy, EG has added to the pay and benefits colleagues receive and this month…
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Jan- 2022 -25 JanuaryHigh Street
Gorillas enters discussion for international expansion
Gorillas, the on-demand delivery company, has entered into an exclusive discussion to acquire the French delivery firm Frichti, to allow for “immediate” access to curated, fresh and local products. Founded in 2015, Frichti has become a “national leader” in instant food and grocery delivery in France. It delivers fresh groceries,…
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11 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
The Very Group appoints non-executive chair
The Very Group has appointed Dirk Van den Berghe, former Walmart executive vice president and regional chief executive for Asia, as its non-executive chair. In his most recent executive roles with Walmart, Berghe was responsible for Walmart’s business in Canada, China, India and Japan. He also oversaw Walmart Global Sourcing,…
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Oct- 2021 -1 OctoberAdvice
Delegated Authentication – The secret to a smoother SCA Experience
We’ve seen a lot of talk about about how the secret to successful strong customer authentication (SCA) is in the details — the exemptions, the exclusions, the version of 3DS in play. But there is one other detail, one vital to maintaining magnificent customer experience can’t be overlooked: the importance…
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