The French fashion chain Kiabi is expanding its international presence with the opening of two stores in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.

The Spanish group Tendam, owner of the fashion chains Women’secret, Springfield, and Cortefiel, plans to open approximately 140 new stores in 2026. That is nearly three times as many as in 2025.

The future of Leen Bakker and Kwantum appears to be secure for the time being: no further store closures are planned in the near future.

Dolce & Gabbana has appointed former Gucci executive Stefano Cantino as co-CEO, a role he will share with Alfonso Dolce.

Gérald Hibert’s Brussels real estate empire has filed for bankruptcy. Iconic properties, such as the Galeries Louise and the Toison d’Or complex, are now at risk.

Dreambaby has opened its 30th store in a former Leen Bakker location in Genk. With 1,130 square meters of retail space, it is ...

Carrefour Spain aims to open at least 100 stores this year, which should take it over the milestone of 1,600 outlets in the country. This will strengthen the retailer’s market-leading position in the ...

Intertoys, part of the ToyChamp group, is acquiring a majority stake in the Dutch online toy retailer Lobbes and its wholesaler, Thimble Toys.

Central Group, the owner of Selfridges, de Bijenkorf, KaDeWe, and others, is changing its European management structure.

The German supermarket sector has remained in flux over the past 21 months. Between January 2024 and September 2025, the share of visits to discounters grew from 46.5% to 47.2%, according to a new ...

The Spanish bridal wear brand Pronovias is launching a fire sale in an effort to avoid bankruptcy. Desigual and Enduring ...

Tedi has abruptly closed eleven stores in France, even though the German discount retailer has only been operating in the country for three years.