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China’s economy slows in Q3
Following the 2.3% increase of the Chinese economy in 2020, will the 6% target be reached this year?
22 October 2021
The inventor of Apple Stores, believes in “Commerce at Home”
Ron Johnson. This is the story of a modern retail guru (in 2001, Johnson helped Steve Jobs create the first Apple Store) who predicts the advent of what he calls “Commerce at Home” in...
15 October 2021
Fast Retailing expects a return to normal in H1 2022
In the fiscal year ending August 2021, Fast Retailing, including Uniqlo, Gu, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse Tam Princesses and Theory, reported sales of US$18.7 billion (at current exchange...
15 October 2021
Faguo. “Train’s carbon impact is slightly higher than a boat”
Following the annual carbon annual survey for 2020, the footwear retailer Faguo changed tune in terms of promoting supply transport.
15 October 2021
Benetton moves manufacturing closer to Europe
Faced with logistical disruptions due to the global economic recovery and factory closures in Vietnam, Benetton has decided to rely less on Asia.
15 October 2021
Marjane launches express delivery in Morocco
In early October 2021, Morocco’s biggest retailer Marjane launched 1-hour delivery in Casablanca.
11 October 2021
Qatar. Lulu Hypermarket deploys bulk offering
In the end of September 2021, the grocery retailer LuLu Hypermarket (US$7.4 billion turnover in 2019) opened its 15th store in Qatar (Abu Sidra shopping centre in Muaither, sales area of 24,000...
11 October 2021
Miniso opens a flagship store in Dubai.
Located within the Dubai Mall, a new 390 sq.m Miniso store opened in late September 2021. This is the 25th Miniso store in the United Arab Emirates. Miniso is also listed on Noon’s...
11 October 2021
Wholesale. Sokowatch wants to conquer Africa
While Rocket Internet withdrew from Jumia’s capital in 2020, the Sokowatch e-commerce platform is offering a more efficient way of sourcing merchandises to local convenience stores.
11 October 2021
Noon raises US$2 billion to win the online race
In the Gulf, the battle for online sales is raging. The Noon marketplace (4 million daily users) is to receive US$2 billion over the next three to four years from investors including the...
11 October 2021
[Exclusive] Wholesale pure-player Boxed to grow by 40%
Although it remains smaller than Sam’s Club and Costco, the online retailer Boxed is showing insolent growth in the online wholesale sector.
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11 October 2021
What future for quick Commerce ?
Gorillas, Cajoo, Flink or even Glovo offer a vertical model combining dark stores, picking and delivery. These companies rent B-locations for urban hubs, with a street address with access for...
11 October 2021
Emaar Malls to sell its fashion website Namshi
In the U.A.E., a refocusing is underway in the retail property sector. The Dubai-based Emaar Malls (a subsidiary of Emaar Properties and owner of The Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina Mall) aims to sell...
1 October 2021
China. Property giant Evergrande is shaking up the global economy
Chinese developer Evergrande (US$304 billion in debt in June 2021) announced at the end of September that it was selling its stake in Shengjing Bank to a state-owned company for US$1.55 billion.
1 October 2021
Asos will link its executives’ salaries to the achievement of “green objectives”
On 16 September, Asos announced that from 2022 the senior executive team salaries will be dependent on the company’s success in reducing waste and carbon footprint to zero by 2030.
24 September 2021
Pandora, highly profitable, enhances annual forecast
In Q2 2021, Pandora’s turnover (jewellery and accessories) increased by 13% compared to the same period in 2019.
24 September 2021
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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
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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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8 October 2026
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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