In this new episode with Elisa Servais, we look back at the stories that shaped the past month and discuss what they mean for the industry.
Highlights:
· Carrefour Belgium returns to growth after months of transformation and bold initiatives.
· Colruyt Group confirms its stability while adapting the strategy behind Okay Direct autonomous stores.
· Are autonomous stores entering a new phase? Lessons from Portugal and the Benelux.
· Why influencer brands are becoming a serious business, not just a social media trend.
· Louis Delhaize returns to Brussels Airport, while the former Makro site comes back to life with major new openings.
· Rituals embarks on one of the largest retail redesign projects ever: 1,500 stores, 30 countries, just 30 days.
· A preview of what’s coming in August, including Agentic AI, retail tours and new podcast guests.
If you want a concise overview of the month’s biggest retail stories and the trends worth watching, this episode is for you.












