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Less than two months after taking up her post, Fidji Simo, the new CEO of Instacart, is launching herself into the sale of online advertising.

11 October 2021

[Exclusive] Wholesale pure-player Boxed to grow by 40%

Although it remains smaller than Sam’s Club and Costco, the online retailer Boxed is showing insolent growth in the online wholesale sector.

11 October 2021

What future for quick Commerce ?

Gorillas, Cajoo, Flink or even Glovo offer a vertical model combining dark stores, picking and delivery. These companies rent B-locations for urban hubs, with a street address with access for...

11 October 2021

Faster, greener, more cost-effective. The last mile challenges

Quick commerce, curbside pick-up, lockers... With the rise of online sales, the last mile market is booming globally. How can retailers turn e-commerce logistics into a competitive advantage?

11 October 2021

Strong authentication. Good practices to be implemented

Since June 2021, any online purchase of more than 30 euros must pass strong authentication with two-step factors. This is an essential step to combine security and fluidity of the purchase process.

5 October 2021

Auchan integrates its marketplace with in-store operations

If Auchan Retail does not communicate much about its marketplace offer (300,000 products) and its advantages, it has found a successful way to integrate it into its brick & mortar business.

1 October 2021

Thredup, The Concept of the Month

The U.S. pure-player which specialises in second-hand fashion expands to brick & mortar retail with a pop-up to boost brand visibility.

1 October 2021

Emaar Malls to sell its fashion website Namshi

In the U.A.E., a refocusing is underway in the retail property sector. The Dubai-based Emaar Malls (a subsidiary of Emaar Properties and owner of The Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina Mall) aims to sell...

1 October 2021

China. Property giant Evergrande is shaking up the global economy

Chinese developer Evergrande (US$304 billion in debt in June 2021) announced at the end of September that it was selling its stake in Shengjing Bank to a state-owned company for US$1.55 billion.

1 October 2021

Benetton. “We consider partnering with Deliveroo or Uber for last mile delivery”

Ahead of Deliver conference in Amsterdam, Mind Retail discussed with Valentino Soldan, Head of Logistics at Benetton fashion retailer. He explains his main supply-chain priorities in order to...

1 October 2021

Asos will link its executives’ salaries to the achievement of “green objectives”

On 16 September, Asos announced that from 2022 the senior executive team salaries will be dependent on the company’s success in reducing waste and carbon footprint to zero by 2030.

24 September 2021

Julien Tessonneau, Central Food Retail : “E-commerce became profitable in 2021”

With a turnover of €2.1 billion in 2020, Central Food Retail under Central Retail is the largest supermarket chain in Thailand (more than 1,000 stores). From delivery in less than 25 minutes...

24 September 2021

Pandora, highly profitable, enhances annual forecast

In Q2 2021, Pandora’s turnover (jewellery and accessories) increased by 13% compared to the same period in 2019.

24 September 2021

Mad dash for marketplaces : Mirakls raises US$555 million

With this record-breaking round of funding, Mirakl wants to accelerate onboarding of third-party sellers, expand into the USA and Asia...and leave behind Amazon and Cdiscount.

24 September 2021

Sneaker manufacturer Allbirds files for IPO

Allbirds (27 stores in late June 2021), plans to list on the Nasdaq. In 2020, the company raised US$100 million in Series E funding, valuing the firm at US$1.7 billion, said WWD. Allbirds, which...

24 September 2021

Galeries Lafayette. Sandra Weber heads up strategy

Sandra Weber joins Galeries Lafayette in the midst of a strategic review of the portfolio, with a special focus on BHV department stores.

24 September 2021

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