Strike at Delhaize Store in Belgium’s Walloon Brabant: Access Blocked and Court Ruling Lifts Protest

Strike at Delhaize Store in Belgium’s Walloon Brabant: Access Blocked and Court Ruling Lifts Protest

Delhaize Store Strike Ends as Bailiff Removes Blockade Waterloo, Walloon Brabant – In a recent campaign conducted by staff representatives at the Delhaize store in Waterloo, shopping carts were used to block access to the supermarket, and strikers were stationed at the entrance. However, the strike was short-lived as a bailiff arrived on the scene … Read more

“Intellectuals Call for Boycott of Delhaize Over Treatment of Employees”

“Intellectuals Call for Boycott of Delhaize Over Treatment of Employees”

131 intellectuals, including many academics and cultural figures, call for a boycott of Delhaize. ‘Scandalous’ call the 131 signatories of one open letter in Le Soirthe way Delhaize treats its employees. The group, which includes a striking number of academics and big names from the cultural sector such as Jaco Van Dormael and Luc Dardenne, … Read more

“Bailiffs sent to Delhaize branches as unions protest privatization plans”

“Bailiffs sent to Delhaize branches as unions protest privatization plans”

Supermarket chain Delhaize again sent bailiffs on Saturday to a dozen branches, which threatened to remain closed on Saturday. In Ghent, six union members were arrested in an action at the Delhaize department store on the Watersportbaan. The supermarket chain again sent bailiffs to a dozen branches on Saturday, which threatened to remain closed. ‘We … Read more

“Delhaize Trade Unions Plan National Day of Action for Retail Sector”

“Delhaize Trade Unions Plan National Day of Action for Retail Sector”

After the failed second reconciliation meeting between the management and the trade unions of Delhaize, the trade unions have decided to organize a national day of action for the entire retail sector. Despite three special works councils and two attempts at reconciliation led by a social mediator, consultations at Delhaize are still deadlocked. On March … Read more

“Delhaize Strike Enters Fifth Week as Momentum Slows Down”

“Delhaize Strike Enters Fifth Week as Momentum Slows Down”

Although the promotions at supermarket chain Delhaize continue, more branches are open again every day. On Wednesday evening, however, a strike broke out in the distribution center in Zellik. The actions at Delhaize have entered their fifth week. The strikers are still opposing the management’s advanced plans to sell the last 128 stores under its … Read more

If they do not resemble Delhaize and Colruyt, they stand a chance: a new online supermarket is coming to Flanders

If they do not resemble Delhaize and Colruyt, they stand a chance: a new online supermarket is coming to Flanders

– If you order before 10 p.m., your groceries will be delivered to your home the next day. — ©  Crisp – Fresh eggs from West Flanders, bread from a Limburg baker and yogurt from an Antwerp family business. If you order those groceries via the Crisp app, they will be delivered to your home … Read more

Aldi and Carrefour also put restrictions on quantities that customers can purchase

Aldi and Carrefour also put restrictions on quantities that customers can purchase

– – After Colruyt and Lidl last week, Aldi and possibly also some Carrefour stores are now putting restrictions on the quantities that customers can purchase certain products. The supermarkets see a sales peak for some products. – jvhSource: BELGIAN Today at 13:16— Last week Colruyt, the largest supermarket chain in the country, was the … Read more

Delhaize opens its first unmanned shop at the office this week: what can you buy there? And is there no control? (Wielsbeke)

Delhaize opens its first unmanned shop at the office this week: what can you buy there?  And is there no control?  (Wielsbeke)

– © Bob Van Mol – If we don’t all start working in the office again five days a week, this will undoubtedly also have a major impact on the operation and profitability of company restaurants. Delhaize is responding to this and is opening shops at the office where staff can buy food and drinks … Read more