After a poor second quarter, Target is reshuffling the deck: new C.E.O., new priorities to get back on track Americas The U.S. grocery retailer Target is embarking on a strategic shift after a difficult first semester. With 19.6% of online sales and three-quarters from non-food products, the US's third-largest grocer is changing governance. For new C.E.O. Michael Fiddelke, monetising digital activities and reviving core business categories are at the top of the priority list.
EU-US customs duties: as luxury goods and beauty products, wines and spirits will be taxed at 15% Americas Exports of products manufactured in Europe to the U.S.A. are now subject to 15% customs duties. While the aeronautics sector is exempt, this is not the case for wines, spirits, cosmetics and luxury goods as four categories of products that are sensitive for the Old Continent's economy. In return, the EU committed to investing and importing huge sums into the U.S.A.
Malls : Simon Property accelerates data monetisation with Humana, URW continues arbitrage Americas As more Americans visited shopping centres in H1 2025, the sector’s leader Simon Property Group is expanding both data and community engagement with a new partnership with Humana. This gives a new experience for seniors that should translate into additional sources of revenue.
Online returns: Blue Yonder completes logistics suite with the acquisition of Optoro Americas Following in the footsteps of Best Buy, DHL and Picnic, Blue Yonder is responding to the rising challenge of online returns. As their operational, environmental and commercial impact increases, the U.S. tech company bet on external growth with Optoro to build a data-driven and omnichannel solution.
Customer service: With AI, Saks reduces calls requiring humans by 20% Americas On August 8, Saks officially launched Sophie, an AI-powered voice and text assistant designed with the U.S.…
AI, customs duties… job losses surge in US retail Americas In the United States, according to a report by labour market specialist Challenger Gray & Christmas (CGC) published on July 31,…
With the acquisition of Mtrix, NielsenIQ strengthens supply chain visibility Americas On August 6, 2025, NielsenIQ (NIQ), a global consumer intelligence company,…
After Ebay, Klarna is collaborating with the resale platform Poshmark Americas Faced with the rise of circular fashion in the USA, where the second-hand market is worth US$51.9 billion, and the Swedish fintech company's ambitions to offer services beyond payment methods, Klarna and Poshmark are launching a new offer. It integrates a resale feature directly into the Klarna app.
Augmodo raises US$37.5 million to transform employees into smart sensors Americas On July 10, 2025, US start-up Augmodo raised 37.5 million dollars in a Series A round led by TQ Ventures.…
[Amazon results] Between accelerated growth and massive investment in Q2, Amazon seeks balance Americas On July 31, Amazon published quarterly results in line with Wall Street expectations, with revenue up 13.3% and net profitability up 35%. Looking for early signs of a return on spending, and despite 31.4 billion dollars in investments during the quarter, investors punished the stock with a 6% drop at the close.
