The “Pop Toy” division stood out with 51.4% revenue growth, thanks to toys and gadgets from Disney films such as Zootopia and Lilo & Stitch, as well as Harry Potter and Peanuts. The formula focuses on such “IP products,” based on the intellectual property licenses of major brands and TV series.
Eight months after Mitiska REIM completed its acquisition of the seven Cora locations in Belgium, the transformation is ahead of schedule: more than 80% of the retail space has already been leased, and nearly 350 people have found new jobs.
JD.com is considering a bid for the British online retailer The Very Group. The Chinese e-commerce group is reportedly willing to pay around 2 billion British pounds for the retailer, which operates under the Very and Littlewoods brands.
Several shopping streets in downtown Antwerp have been adorned with eye-catching street decorations in recent weeks. The new merchants’ association, Beleef Antwerpen, is aiming to create an immersive experience with colorful balls and umbrellas.