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Duty free: Bluebell enlarges scope with a new acquisition
In China, Bluebell Group (US$2.5 billion turnover via 650 stores) is strengthening a presence in the “Duty Free” market by acquiring Star Brands Travel Retail. Finalised on...
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6 January 2023
[Confidential] In France, Picnic’s will end 2022 at around €28 million in sales
Increase in frequency, conquest of Berlin and of the Paris region in Q1 2023, selective automation of fulfillment centres… While funding is tightening for quick-commerce companies, Picnic is...
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6 January 2023
Optical Center improves its e-reputation thanks to customer reviews
To improve its e-reputation, Optical Center (700 stores in 7 countries, turnover of €1 billion in 2021) joined forces with the customer review management platform Custplace in January 2018.It...
5 January 2023
China. The government distributes vouchers to boost the economy
With the relaxation of the zero Covid-19 policy, more than 50 Chinese cities are distributing vouchers to residents to boost sectors such as catering, retail and tourism.In Zhengzhou, the local...
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5 January 2023
Walgreens to deliver abortion pill in U.S. drugstores
Walgreens (turnover of US$133 billion in 2021, up by 7.5% at constant exchange rates) announced sale of abortion pills in U.S. states that allow it, following the new rules published on 3 January...
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5 January 2023
Amazon found responsible by the E.U. for Louboutin counterfeits
In 2019, Louboutin filed lawsuits, in Belgium and Luxembourg, against Amazon for advertising counterfeit products. On 21 December 2022, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) issued an advisory...
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5 January 2023
Wholesale: Consolidation in India with the acquisition of Metro by Reliance
On 22 December, Reliance Retail announced the acquisition of the Indian subsidiary of Metro AG (2021 sales of US$33.6 billion, up by 20% vs 2021) for US$344 million.This acquisition, which should...
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5 January 2023
Jean-Christophe Brindeau, C.F.A.O. Retail: “The Supeco brand is the foundation of Carrefour’s retail project in Africa”
Despite a drop in volumes on a comparable basis in Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Senegal, CFAO Consumer Retail will end the 2022 financial year with sales up by 64%. Committed to a policy of rapid...
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4 January 2023
Back Market anticipates an economic crisis and lays off 13% of staff
Faced with a potentially worsening economic situation, Back Market has announced a redundancy plan for 93 staff. In 2023, the start-up is focused on international expansion.
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3 January 2023
Algolia : How Harry Rosen more than tripled conversion rate in 3 years
In Canada, the men's fashion chain has been integrating Algolia,Commercetools and Amplience technologies over 3 years. The firm reports a boost for sales conversion and growth of online sales.
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2 January 2023
China. Kering and LVMH can hope for growth in 2023
The Chinese restrictive policy to contain Covid-19, the geopolitical context and recent protests in China caused retail sales to plummet in November 2022. Whilst the luxury sector is likely to...
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22 December 2022
CSRD: new European directive to fight against greenwashing
In December 2022, the European Commission finalized the adoption of a new directive. This is the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (C.S.R.D.), increasing legal obligations for companies...
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22 December 2022
Regulation. Towards better protection of customer data in the U.S.A.
On 13th December, the European Commission published a “draft adequacy decision” on existing U.S.A./ E.U. data protection regulations, or “Data Privacy Framework”. The...
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22 December 2022
American tourists drive luxury sales in Europe
Americans, taking advantage of a dollar at the highest level for 20 years, are boosting the European luxury market. According to payment specialist Planet, during the week of Black Friday...
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21 December 2022
Discount: Dollar General plans to open 1,000 stores in 2023
Buoyed by inflation, “Dollar stores” are multiplying in the U.S.A., particularly in rural areas. Dollar General (Q3 sales of US$9.5 billion, up by 11%) plans to open 1,050 stores next...
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21 December 2022
Quick commerce: Getir soon leader of a consolidating market
As the French quick-commerce market is expected to exceed €250 million in 2022 according to our estimates, the takeover of Gorillas by Getir will create a European leader.
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16 December 2022
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Against a backdrop of growing pressure on household budgets, the European CCD2 Directive coming into force and a new legal framework for assisted purchasing journeys, Oney is stepping up an...
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Amid an ownership shake-up following its acquisition by Evoriel, shopping centre operator Advantail has signed with Formality to digitise the management of commercial leases and contracts across...
23 October 2026
With an average basket of €3,500 and a payment journey that includes a financial deposit at the time of ordering, Mobilier de France shares with mind Retail its assessment of the rollout of...
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15 October 2026
Eager to bring together customer data and improve data accuracy, jewellery and watch retailer Maison A.Constant built its own Single Customer Repository (SCR) using n8n, an orchestration platform...
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Eric Meulien, Al Futtaim: “The next step in our roadmap is to replace the in-store POS system”
Operating in 18 countries and managing brands such as Ikea, Zara and Marks & Spencer, Emirati group Al-Futtaim (2025 revenue: US$9.7 billion, up by 6%) has a unique vantage point from which to...
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12 October 2026
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Marketplaces: How Orange and Virgin Australia reinvent their value creation models
Looking to turn their audience into a commercial platform without having to carry the risk of holding stock, new verticals are entering the marketplace space, with new models designed to enhance...
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How Maison A.Constant built a unified customer database with n8n
Eager to bring together customer data and improve data accuracy, jewellery and watch retailer Maison A.Constant built its own Single Customer Repository (SCR) using n8n, an orchestration platform...
7 October 2026
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Cashback: Younited secures an exclusive contract with Bouygues Telecom
Following Orange and the launch of a marketplace, Bouygues Telecom is strengthening a customer loyalty strategy by focusing on purchasing power with a new cashback offer. For French fintech...
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16 October 2026