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Beaumanoir focuses on conversational commerce
According to Briac Ledur, Data and CRM Director and CRM of Beaumanoir fashion group
16 June 2017
Klépierre targets more qualified traffic data
Klépierre will test in its malls a facial recognition software developed by Microsoft. This software identifies the sex and
6 June 2017
aDIDaS STREamLInES CuSTOmER EXpERIEnCE wITH SaLESfORCE
Adidas, whose e-commerce business started with Demandware in 2011 and is now operated by the U.S. giant Salesforce since the merger of both players in 2016, has managed to
6 June 2017
L’Occitane aims for e-commerce to be locally specific
In December 2014 and September 2015, the cosmetics retailer L’Occitane created two e-commerce websites specifically dedicated to the U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia. They were developed by the...
6 June 2017
Cegid accelerates mobile payments
In July 2017, Cegid will launch the so-called “Shopping” module for all stores of
6 June 2017
INDIA MOVES TOWARDS A UNIFIED V.A.T.
India’s government has made a huge step in April 2017 to unify its
23 May 2017
Marks & spencer revamps its team
Archie Norman (aged 63) will become Chairman of Marks&Spencer from September 1, delighting investors. He will replace
23 May 2017
NEW C.E.O. FOR HUDSON’S BAY EUROPE
Olivier Van Den Bossche, C.E.O. of the German department stores Kaufhof, has suddenly resigned after
23 May 2017
Brendon O’Reilly promoted
The industry trade group “Developers of Outlet Centres and Retailers”, part of the ICSC, recently added a new Board position of International Director, which is filled by Brendon...
23 May 2017
China buys into Parisian chic
Combining luxury codes with fast creation cycles, inspired by the fast fashion giants such as Zara and H&M is the strategy of SMCP accessible luxury retailer, which
23 May 2017
Ginza 6, The mall of the month
In Japan’s capital city, the mixed-use complex “Ginza Six” opened its doors in mid-April 2017, including a
23 May 2017
The Vault by Saks, The concept of the Month
The U.S. department stores Saks Fifth Avenue opened their first jewellery specialty store in
23 May 2017
BRAZIL. FOOD RETAILERS GET READY FOR THE BIG NEXT BOOM
For Casino, Carrefour and Wal-Mart, one of the next big battlegrounds is several thousands of kilometres away.
23 May 2017
U.S.A. WHAT IS THE PROFILE OF AMAZON PRIME CONSUMERS?
In April 2017, the Fung Global Retail & Technology think tank surveyed 2,684 U.S. members of Amazon Prime subscription services, which
23 May 2017
BRAZIL. GAP IS LOOKING FOR A NEW FRANCHISE PARTNER
As part of a reorganisation of debt, the Brazilian fashion retailer
23 May 2017
U.S. FASHION TOGGLES TOWARDS ONLINE AND DISCOUNT
In late April 2017, the U.S. fashion retailer Bebe made an utterly dramatic business decision. This Californian firm
23 May 2017
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Electronic shelf labels: why the US regulator threatens rollout
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This summer, OpenAI successively rolled out its ChatGPT Ads platform in the UK and in 30 European countries. From formats used, CPM levels notably for FMCG products and the new role of GEO...
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With Claudeforce, Salesforce opens data to Anthropic and shifts into the conversational AI era
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Retail media & LLMs: navigating intent-driven and custom experiences
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Facing SharkNinja’s hegemony, Carrefour and Darty gain ground on TikTok Shop
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Fnac Darty to launch Wero on its e-commerce sites
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