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Rudi Peeters (60), from Hasselt, taught Belgians Tnternet banking at KBC, surprisingly became CEO at brickyard Vandersanden and now, as a director at Colruyt, is concerned with our stomach contents. Driven by eternal curiosity, with Pippi Longstocking as his inspiration.

The decision has been made. The family business Nelissen Steenfabrieken may pin on the title of ‘Limburg Entrepreneur of the Year’. The brickmaker from Kesselt (Lanaken) made it to the finals against Tribù and Umami Group.

We will find out on Wednesday 7 December, when it will be announced who will be crowned the eighth ‘Limburg Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the governor’s residence in Hasselt. It is Flemish Minister for the Economy Jo Brouns (cd&v) who has the honours of announcing the winner.

At shoe chain Torfs, e-commerce is just as profitable as the sales made in physical stores. There is, therefore, no reason to move the e-distribution centre abroad. The shoe chain has completely weathered the coronavirus crisis.

Shoe chain Torfs is launching a brand new concept for its city stores: larger, with more space for fashion and a great deal of attention for sustainability. The most striking element is the strong focus on the youngest customers.

Published in Fashion on 20-05-2021 Pat Verbruggen - RetailDetail Wouter Torfs, CEO of the eponymous shoe store chain, can see the first signs of improvement after a year of Covid misery. Nevertheless, the uncertainty remains widespread, as nobody knows what will happen when the government removes all financial support.   Great uncertainty The Social and Economic Council of Flanders (SERV) has just finished a new report on the effects that the Covid pandemic could still have in the coming...