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Israel. The start-up Placer.ai raises US$100 million
Founded in 2018, the Israeli start-up which specialises in traffic data over commercial areas was valued at US$1 billion after a funding round on January 12th, 2022.
26 January 2022
Retail Media. Tesco and Best Buy opt for an omnichannel approach
Faced with both development of e-commerce and restrictions on third-party tracking cookies on mobile technology, retailers continue to develop their own solutions to monetise transactional data.
- Retail
- Retailer and e-commerce
20 January 2022
Exotec raises US$ 335 million to double in 12 months
Robotics is gaining momentum in retail. The manufacturer of automation solutions for warehouses Exotec (300 employees, €100 million turnover expected in 2021) has raised US$335 million from...
20 January 2022
Bed Bath & Beyond is closing 37 stores
In the USA, a market more saturated than the European commercial sq.m, expansion strategies have ceased, reflecting a big shift of investments towards technology and e-commerce.
20 January 2022
Inclusion. In the Netherlands, Ikea is committed to refugees
While the theme of diversity and inclusion was one of the main focuses of NRF 2022, Ikea plans to train 70 people with a refugee background in the Netherlands by way of a three-month paid work...
- Retail
- Retailer and e-commerce
20 January 2022
U.S.A. Companies request a national framework for use of online data
In the United States, the IAB, which represents advertising technology providers, the ANA, which federates the main advertisers, and several dozen chambers of commerce from different states, sent...
20 January 2022
Property. “Quick commerce” is driving up prices in London.
A booming online food delivery sector has caused commercial property rental values to soar in London. As Getir, Gorillas and Zapp multiply networks of “dark stores”, prices per sq.m...
20 January 2022
China. Duty free sales soar on Hainan Island
The tropical island of Hainan, which has become one of the only vacation destinations for the Chinese since 2020, is experiencing an extraordinary growth in duty free sales.
18 January 2022
USA. Google and Citigroup impose vaccination
In the USA, it is up to the management of large companies to decide on mandatory vaccination. Some companies are sending unvaccinated employees to work from home whilst others take a rigid line.
18 January 2022
Marketplaces. Mercado Libre strengthens leadership
Marketplaces are a real growth driver for e-commerce within Latin America, notably for Mercado Libre company from Argentina.
12 January 2022
JD.com launches 4 robot stores in the Netherlands
For its entry on the European market, the Chinese company JD.com announced on January 10th, 2022, the imminent opening of four stores in the Netherlands. They will be located in Utrecht...
12 January 2022
Why American Eagle is buying logistics companies
At the end of December, the fashion retailer completed the acquisition of Quiet Logistics. This major investment of US$360 million (in cash) represents 8% of market capitalisation.
11 January 2022
After a record year, FBD opens 500th store in Saudi Arabia
Custom kitchen franchisor FBD is riding the global momentum of interior renovation. The group opened a new Ixina outlet in Saudi Arabia in November 2021 to reach 500 stores worldwide (including...
11 January 2022
Mexico. Grupo Elektra accepts payments in Bitcoin
Present in both food distribution and banking, the diversified Elektra group is innovating with a new program offering 20% discount to customers shopping in Bitcoin in December 2021.
11 January 2022
U.S.A. What if Covid didn’t accelerate online growth?
A study by Marketplace Pulse debunks a common misconception that e-commerce growth in the U.S.A. is due to Covid-19. Whilst lockdown has given e-commerce a boost in 2020 (up by 14.7% vs. 11%...
11 January 2022
Philippines opens the door to foreign retailers
On December 10th 2021, President Rodrigo Dutertre, as part of a strategy for economic recovery, revised regulations controlling Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the retail sector.
11 January 2022
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Personalised pricing: Europe keeps a low profile while New York forces retailers to be transparent
In the State of New York, unprecedented legislation has come into force requiring retailers using personalised pricing algorithms to inform consumers. While the NRF is seeking to counter its...
- Retail
- Economy and regulators
- Analysis
12 December 2025
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Price-fixing investigation: Swatch and Citizen under scrutiny in Italy
On December 9, 2025, Swiss watch groups Swatch (Tissot, Mido and Hamilton) and Japanese Citizen (Bulova, Vagary, Frédérique Constant and Alpina) were placed under investigation by...
- Retail
- Economy and regulators
- News
11 December 2025
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In the U.S.A., retail job cuts rise 139% in a year
According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, a company specialising in employment trend analysis, in the U.S.A., 2025 has been tough for retail employment. The sector recorded 91,954 job cuts...
- Retail
- Economy and regulators
- News
9 December 2025
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Italy: three executives from luxury goods group Tod’s investigated over worker exploitation
After placing Loro Piana (LVMH), Armani, Dior and Valentino under judicial administration, the Milan public prosecutor's office is now targeting Tod's. Three of its executives are under...
- Retail
- Economy and regulators
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28 November 2025
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Australia bans access to social networks for under‑16s
As part of the adoption of the Online Safety law Social Media Minimum Age, voted on 28 November 2025, minors aged under 16 will no longer be able to access social networks in Australia from...
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- Economy and regulators
- News
2 December 2025
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Customs duties: Costco sues the Trump administration
On November 28, Costco (net sales of US$267 billion in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 , up by 8.1% after 6% in 2024) sued the Trump administration, judging the tariff surcharges imposed...
- Retail
- Economy and regulators
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5 December 2025