Sophie Baqué

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After having refused to sell via Amazon alongside its own retail channels, the sporting goods retailer Nike (sales of US$34.4 billion in the fiscal year to May 2017, up by 6%) has decided that it...

26 July 2017

[confidential] Alibaba tests Hema Fresh, a Chinese version of Amazon Go

Mind retail has learned that China's e-commerce giant Alibaba is quietly rolling out "Hema Fresh" supermarket labs. Fully digitalized and serving as e-commerce hubs, they are part of our selection...

13 June 2017

Lego considers an alternative to plastic bricks

Eager to reduce its carbon footprint,

18 May 2017

Galeries Lafayette opens an Asian version

Similar to the U.S.A., department stores in Europe are increasingly specialised. Focussed on Asian customers, Galeries Lafayette Group opened an innovative Parisian store in

18 April 2017

Trade war between Beijing and Seoul intensifies

Accusations are rising between Beijing and Seoul. As one of the largest South Korean retail conglomerates, Lotte Group is suspected to support the U.S. missile-defence system.

18 April 2017

D.I.Y. All of B&Q available in only 280 sq.m

In London, the D.I.Y. retailer B&Q (Kingfisher group) is

14 March 2017

Luke Lim, AS Louken, Singapore: “Alibaba is likely to keep investing in brick & mortar retailers”

Three questions to Luke Lim, C.E.O. of AS Louken consulting firm based in Singapore.

12 January 2017

Leroy Merlin has eyes on South Africa

As an unusual trans-continental focus, the D.I.Y. retailer Leroy Merlin (part of Adeo Group) is preparing to open sales operations for South Africa in 2018, according to Planet Retail. After 10...

19 September 2016

Patrick Chalhoub, CEO Chalhoub Group : ”Shopping in the Middle East is a matter of entertainment rather than just buying”

The Dubai-based Chalhoub operates and grows the retail businesses of international retailers in the Middle East. Specialising in high-end fashion and beauty brands, it does not publish turnover...

22 October 2014

Which retail players have the best scores in the professional equality index?

In France since 2019, companies with more than 50 employees have to provide the Ministry of Labour with a gender equality score. mind Retail analysed the scores of companies in 8 retail sectors.

4 November 1993

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According to Publicis Commerce‘s e-retail media barometer for 2025 (surveying around 200 marketing, commerce, and e-commerce decision-makers in France) published on January 7, 2026, nearly...

2 February 2026

Marketplaces: Stockly enters Switzerland with MediaMarkt, Decathlon, Galaxus and Manor

After a loss-making but high-growth year in 2025, the stock-pooling start-up for marketplaces signed agreements with 4 Swiss players, mind Retail learned. By taking on one of Europe’s most...

30 January 2026

Retail tech: major trends for 2026

In 2026, retail can no longer afford to promise. It must deliver. Retail tech has entered the execution stage. The race for showcase innovation is over, giving way to clear priorities: operational...

30 January 2026

Bonus textile repair: a virtuous scheme held back by a shortage of skills

Two years after a launch in the fashion sector, the French repair "bonus" is struggling to scale up. The main reason is a limited pool of repairers constrained by poor recruitment. We share an...

29 January 2026

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Global retail tech investment rose by 7.4% in 2025

In 2025, venture capital continued to flow into commerce technologies. With 27.5 billion dollars invested in retail tech, the average deal size increased while the number of transactions declined.

23 January 2026

Retail tech: major trends for 2026

In 2026, retail can no longer afford to promise. It must deliver. Retail tech has entered the execution stage. The race for showcase innovation is over, giving way to clear priorities: operational...

30 January 2026

Facing pressure from China’s JD.com, Kretinsky launches a takeover bid on Fnac-Darty

On January 26, Fnac Darty (unaudited 2025 revenue: €10.3 billion, up by 0.7% on a like-for-like basis) announced the launch of a public takeover bid by Daniel Kretinsky. The Czech billionaire...

28 January 2026

Cyberattack: Coupang targeted by investor lawsuit in the U.S.

Under investigation following a cyberattack that exposed data for 33.7 million customers and resignation of C.E.O. Park Dae-Jun on December 10 2025, South Korean e-commerce retailer Coupang (2024...

6 January 2026

After acquiring Salomon, Anta sets sights on Puma

On January 27, Anta Sports Products (H1 2025 revenue: RMB 38.5 billion, up by 14.3%) reported plans to acquire Puma from Artemis, the investment holding company of the Pinault family, which also...

27 January 2026