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The British online supermarket Ocado posted retail revenue up by 11.4% to €438 million, an acceleration of growth after a 9.7% rise during the first half of 2019. Ocado was helped by rising...

11 October 2019

The bold vision of the C.EO. of an “Asian Topshop”

David Jou, Founder of Lazada and of the Pomelo fashion brand, rolls out an unprecedented strategy in Asia’s retail sector. His brand Pomelo, launched in Bangkok in 2013, reflects his...

9 October 2019

Asos’ board welcomes Luke Jensen, Ocado Solutions’ CEO

As Asos (total sales of US$1.616 billion in interim results for the six months to February 28, 2019, + 14% year-on-year) announced a ‘significant strengthening of its board’ with four...

9 October 2019

Starbucks partners with Alibaba

Starbucks (US$1.3 billion net revenues in China / Pacific Asia in Q3 2019, + 9% compared to 2018) accelerates on e-commerce to keep up with its highly digital rival Luckin Coffee, whose technology...

9 October 2019

In India, 2nd and 3rd category cities are going online

Walmart, owner of the Indian online seller Flipkart, is recording a strong demand from customers living in mid-size cities. “As the holiday season approaches, there is a surge in demand for...

9 October 2019

Honk Kong protests having critical impact on retailers

Hong Kong is going through a major political crisis that started in June 2019, due to a law authorising citizen extradition to Mainland China. 3 months after the beginning of this opposition...

9 October 2019

China. Suning.com will open “corners” in Carrefour hypermarkets

3 months after Carrefour sold 80% of its capital to Suning.com for €1.4 billion, the home electrical retailer Suning plans to open more than 200 “mini stores” inside Carrefour...

9 October 2019

India’s debt problems weigh on retail and consumption

As Asia’s 3rd largest economy after China and Japan has slowed to a five-year low G.D.P. growth (+5.8% expected in Q4 2019), banks are strapped for cash and don’t lend. Indian...

9 October 2019

Eataly in discussions with Suning to entre China

In Mid-September 2019, Andrea Guerra, Chairman of Italian giant Eataly met in Milan Zhang Jindong, founder and main shareholder of the Chinese retailer Suning. Their discussions could lead to an...

9 October 2019

India ease rules for foreign single-brand retailers

In 2012, in a wide opening move, India allowed 100% foreign direct investment in single-brand retail. This relaxed the array of rules restricting the investment of foreign single-brand retailers...

9 October 2019

The Philippines aims to attract more international investment

While the President Rodrigo Duterte has built close relationships with China, the Philippines aims to open new opportunities for international retailers. According to the World Bank, G.D.P. is...

9 October 2019

Saudi stores operate during restricted Islam prayers

In Saudi Arabia (population of 33.7 million in 2018), retail trading hours is a sensitive question. Facing rivalry from e-commerce amid a difficult economy, the government recently mooted that...

9 October 2019

DHL, from logistics to e-commerce

Eager to gain a share in African e-commerce, the German logistician DHL signed a partnership with MallforAfrica, a Nigerian start-up founded in 2011. In addition to its logistics business, the...

9 October 2019

“The current offer in the Gulf is not sufficiently tailored to Chinese customers”

12 months ahead of the World Expo in Dubai, retailers of the Middle East are adapting stores and services to meet expectations of a large clientele from China. Patrick Chalhoub, C.E.O. of the...

9 October 2019

Decathlon enters Algeria

Decathlon, Europe’s largest sporting goods retailer, made inroads in Algeria with a first store. It is in the Bab Ezzouar mall, in the East side of Algiers. It is spread over 1,850 sq.m of...

9 October 2019

The Home Depot grew sales by 40% in 8 years with a steady store network

Based in the U.S., the world’s largest home equipment retailer revealed an amazing U-turn in terms of retail strategy, opening an e-commerce website dedicated to professional customers...

9 October 2019

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