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Press Shop & More NV operates a Belgian multi-brand convenience and specialty retail network (~35 stores) under Press Shop & More, Relay, Vape Shop & More, and Sweet Shop & More, serving commuters, travelers, and local consumers through franchise-style independent operators.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersStrombeek-bever, Belgium
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Show-More does
Press Shop & More NV is a Belgian private retail company (legally a naamloze vennootschap) headquartered in Strombeek-Bever and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Press Shop Holding since 1 March 2022. The company runs a multi-brand convenience and specialty retail network across Belgium under four brands: Press Shop & More (the core newsstand/convenience format), Relay (a travel-retail format placed in airports, train stations, and urban hubs), Vape Shop & More (specialty vaping), and Sweet Shop & More (specialty confectionery and coffee). Additional concepts such as De Lettertrap extend the format into hybrid newsagent-fresh propositions. The assortment spans press, books, tobacco, vaping, lottery, sports betting, snacks, beverages, fresh ready-to-eat products, stationery, gifts, parcel delivery (Pakjespunt), and postal services (Postpunt).
The network comprises approximately 35 store locations spread across Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels, situated in high-traffic venues including Charleroi Airport, Docks Shopping Brussels, Saint-Lambert Liège, and Ottignies Le Douaire. The technology stack is minimal: a standard corporate website built by a third-party agency (Codeurs) and the Talentsquare SaaS platform for recruitment; no proprietary platform, app, or AI capability is disclosed. The company holds no patents or certifications and operates with no dedicated mobile application.
Press Shop & More earns revenue through a wholesale-supply and commission model with independent operators (zelfstandige uitbaters) who run individual stores. The company provides a fully fitted store and initial stock at no upfront capital cost to operators—only a deposit is required—and earns through product margin plus monthly commissions on operator sales, with rates varying by product category. Customers are end-consumers (commuters, travelers, local residents) plus the independent operator base itself, which Press Shop & More recruits, trains, and supports through regional managers and headquarters functions such as General Shop Support and Retail Support.
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Firmographics- Name
- Show-More
- Legal name
- Press Shop & More NV
- Website
- https://press-shop.be
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Press Shop & More NV operates a Belgian multi-brand convenience and specialty retail network (~35 stores) under Press Shop & More, Relay, Vape Shop & More, and Sweet Shop & More, serving commuters, travelers, and local consumers through franchise-style independent operators.
- Ownership category
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Show-More industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Convenience Retail
- NAICS
- Convenience Retailers (445131), Convenience Retailers and Vending Machine Operators (44513), Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912), Specialty Food Retailers (4452)
- SIC
- Retail-Convenience Stores (5412), Retail-Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores (5940), Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Convenience Retail Chains & Franchises (Multi-site Operators) (CRANAJAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Chain vs. Independent Convenience Retail (Franchise/Dealer-Owned) (CRAHABAG), Traditional Convenience Stores (Alcohol/Tobacco-led) (CRANAJAA), Convenience Retail with Quick-Service Foodservice (Hot Food/Prepared) (CRANAJAI), Board Game & Puzzle Specialty Retailers (CRALALAA)
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Where Show-More is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Strombeek-bever
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
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Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Commission-based retail: Press Shop & More operates stores where independent entrepreneurs (uitbaters) earn commission on product sales. Operators receive a fixed percentage of the sale price across different product categories. On a monthly basis, commissions are calculated and paid out. The company generates revenue through the wholesale supply and margin on products sold through its network of approximately 35 store locations across Belgium.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Monthly | No upfront store investment — fully fitted store with stock provided to independent operators |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
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Product offeringCore offering
Press Shop & More NV operates a multi-brand franchise retail network of approximately 35 convenience and specialty stores across Belgium under four brands: Press Shop & More, Relay, Vape Shop & More, and Sweet Shop & More. The stores sell press, books, tobacco, vaping products, snacks, drinks, fresh ready-to-eat food, stationery, gifts, lottery, sports betting, parcel delivery (Pakjespunt), and postal services (Postpunt). Independent entrepreneurs (uitbaters) operate each store under a commission-based arrangement with no upfront investment required.
Product overview
Press Shop & More operates a multi-brand retail network consisting of 4 brands on the Belgian market: Press Shop & More (core convenience store), Relay (travel/convenience format), Vape Shop & More (vaping specialty), and Sweet Shop & More (confectionery specialty). The network offers a broad assortment of classic retail products and services including newspapers, magazines, books, tobacco, lottery, sports betting, snacks, drinks, fresh ready-to-eat products, multimedia, stationery, gifts, parcel delivery services (Pakjespunt), and post office services (Postpunt). The company operates as a franchise-style model where independent entrepreneurs operate the stores.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Press Shop & More
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Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Show-More technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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App detail
Show-More partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Konvooi (TV Program)minorPress Shop & More is a proud sponsor of the TV program 'Konvooi'. This represents a community/marketing partnership supporting local media content.
- Les Étoiles (Charity Campaign)minorPress Shop & More participates in the 'Les Étoiles' charity campaign in partnership with Radio Contact. The campaign sells stars to provide Christmas gifts for disadvantaged children. Participating Press Shop & More and Relay stores include Nieuwpoort, Oostende Kapellestraat, Oostende Relay, Wenduine, Blankenberge, and Brugge Tunnel and Brugge Hal.
- Press Shop HoldingcorePress Shop & More has been part of Press Shop Holding since 1 March 2022. Press Shop Holding is the parent company of the Press Shop & More retail network.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Show-More competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- 7-Eleven (Seven & i Holdings): Global convenience retail benchmark. While not currently operating in Belgium, 7-Eleven represents the standardized convenience-retail format Press Shop & More's network aspires to emulate in terms of SKU consistency and operational discipline.
- Okay (Colruyt Group): Belgian neighborhood supermarket chain owned by Colruyt. Competes for the same daily-needs basket in residential and urban catchments where Press Shop & More stores operate.
- Carrefour Express Belgium: Carrefour's small-format convenience banner in Belgium offers a similar press, snack, and daily-needs assortment. Operates as part of a much larger retail group with significantly greater scale and bargaining power.
- TotalEnergies Power / Shell Select: Fuel-station convenience retail operated by major oil companies in Belgium. Overlaps with Press Shop & More on snack, beverage, tobacco, and parcel pickup at forecourt locations.
- Spar Belgium: National convenience-oriented grocery chain in Belgium. Operates a similar small-format, high-frequency retail model with franchisee structures in many locations.
Emerging players
- Leonidas: Belgian confectionery specialty chain with a similarly franchised store model and Belgian heritage. Most directly comparable to the Sweet Shop & More format for premium confectionery retail.
- Vapostore: Specialty vaping retailer with physical stores in Belgium and online sales. Directly comparable to the Vape Shop & More sub-brand and the relevant competitive threat to that format's economics.
Direct peers
- Hubiz (Hub Convenience): Belgian parent group from which Press Shop Holding acquired the Relay network. Hubiz and Hub Convenience operate newsstands and convenience formats directly comparable to Press Shop & More across Belgium.
- Relay (Lagardère Travel Retail): Operates the global Relay convenience brand in airports and train stations worldwide. Press Shop & More runs the Relay brand in Belgium under license from Hubiz, making Lagardère the parent licensor and a direct strategic comparator for travel-hub convenience retail.
- Night & Day (Alva): Belgian 24/7 convenience chain with night-accessible unmanned stores. Competes with Press Shop & More for similar convenience-trip occasions in Belgian urban centers.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key highlights6 records
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Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
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Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Show-More
What does Show-More do?
Press Shop & More NV operates a multi-brand franchise retail network of approximately 35 convenience and specialty stores across Belgium under four brands: Press Shop & More, Relay, Vape Shop & More, and Sweet Shop & More. The stores sell press, books, tobacco, vaping products, snacks, drinks, fresh ready-to-eat food, stationery, gifts, lottery, sports betting, parcel delivery (Pakjespunt), and postal services (Postpunt). Independent entrepreneurs (uitbaters) operate each store under a commission-based arrangement with no upfront investment required.
Is Show-More a public or private company?
Show-More is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Show-More founded?
Show-More was founded in -1.
Where is Show-More based?
Show-More is headquartered in Strombeek-bever, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does Show-More make money?
One revenue line is on record: commission-based retail.
Who are Show-More's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are 7-Eleven (Seven & i Holdings), Okay (Colruyt Group), Carrefour Express Belgium, TotalEnergies Power / Shell Select and Spar Belgium. Emerging players are Leonidas and Vapostore. Direct peers are Hubiz (Hub Convenience), Relay (Lagardère Travel Retail) and Night & Day (Alva).
Does Show-More have an API?
No public API is recorded for Show-More.
What industry is Show-More in?
Show-More's product category is Convenience Retail. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRANAJAH, Convenience Retail Chains & Franchises (Multi-site Operators), with a secondary code of CRAHABAG, Chain vs. Independent Convenience Retail (Franchise/Dealer-Owned). Its NAICS code is 445131 and its SIC code is 5412.