Retail News Flash vom 18.04.2026

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The planned rescue of the well-known TV institution Mediashop has officially failed. Despite intensive efforts and a restructuring plan, the company must now file for bankruptcy.

Interio Insolvent Again

Lego's revenue rose by 12 percent to 11.2 billion euros, the company announced at its headquarters in Billund. In total, up to 300 KIK store closures are planned across Europe, while only 75 new store openings are scheduled.

Breuninger has not found a buyer The planned sale of the Stuttgart-based multi-channel retailer Breuninger has apparently fallen through for the time being.

There's something happening on Neubaugasse: A store for the Swiss sports brand “On” is set to open in the former location of the Maschu Maschu restaurant.

The Danish retail chain Søstrene Grene opened its first store in the Austrian state of Styria and established its headquarters at ShoppingCity Seiersberg.

Fischapark has three new stores: Skechers, Pandora, and an Asian supermarket. There’s also a Korean restaurant, and a Starbucks is set to open soon.

Ikea plans a new location (instead of an other former funiture store) in Vorarlberg

Inditey-Discount chain Lefties is coming to Germany

Golden Goose is opening its first café in Italy, named YOUNIQUE Caffe

For the first time in the UK, IKEA is opening its “Blue Box” to an external partner: a Decathlon store spanning approximately 1,200 square meters is being built inside an existing IKEA store in Croydon. The goal is a clear strategic shift—moving away from being purely a furniture store toward becoming a multifunctional retail hub.

A piece of Geneva's chocolate history now in Zurich - The story of Favarger

Fussl takes action against Temu

Hackers steal Westfield customer data

With ‘Size Advice,’ bonprix is introducing a new form of AI-based sizing guidance—without requiring any input from the customer.

Surprise Deal: Star Designer John Galliano Joins Zara

Wild boar wanders through Berlin shopping mall

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https://site-999146.mozfiles.com/files/999146/20260322HandelsflachengehenzuruckInnenstadtewerdenvielfaltigerleadersnet_at.pdf

https://www.oe24.at/businesslive/sanierung-gescheitert-mediashop-muss-endgueltig-zusperren/672622645

https://medianet.at/news/retail/moebelhaus-interio-erneut-insolvent-73318.html

https://medianet.at/news/retail/lego-mit-rekordjahr-bei-umsatz-und-gewinn-73321.html

https://www.across-magazine.com/kik-discounter-retreats/