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Why Amazon is challenging India’s richest man
The munitions are flying between Amazon and Reliance Industries, the diversified conglomerate owned by tycoon Mukesh Ambani (telecoms, energy, retail).
17 June 2021
Ulta. Dave Kimbell will have to make his mark
As announced, Dave Kimbell was appointed C.E.O. of Ulta Beauty in June 2021 (1,264 stores, sales of US$6.15 billion in 2020). He joined the Group in 2014 and moved up promotions before appointed...
17 June 2021
China’s wealthy are getting younger and younger
According to a study by Bain & Co. and China Merchants, China will have 3 million very wealthy individuals by the end of 2021.
17 June 2021
In Tokyo, Uniqlo opens the doors of a “Neighborhood” store
In early June 2021, Fast Retailing opened a 1,950 sq.m Uniqlo store in the historical and tourist district of Asakusa.
16 June 2021
Auchan-Russia wants to accelerate online
Auchan-Russia will invest US$277 million up to 2024 to develop e-commerce business from soup to nuts, including creating a technical platform and building data.
16 June 2021
H&M stops lending suits for job interviews
The initiative launched in the United States and in the UK was highly commendable, but complex to operate. For 24 hours, a job candidate could reserve an H&M suit on the One/Second/Suit...
16 June 2021
Sephora and Crate & Barrel support the black cause
In the U.S.A., the “15% Pledge” is gaining ground in the retail industry. Launched by Sephora in 2020 following George Floyd’s passing in Minneapolis, around 20 retailers joined...
16 June 2021
Saudi Arabia. Carrefour automates e-commerce with Takeoff
For the Gulf region, a different equation is emerging for e-commerce. Carrefour in Saudi Arabia is opting for an interesting mix. To date, it is rolling out only one robotic warehouse per city...
15 June 2021
NRF is optimistic for retail in 2021
As predicted on June 9th by the National Retail Federation, U.S. retail sales (online and offline) are expected to grow between 10.5% and 13.5% this year.
15 June 2021
Etsy takes over the “British Vinted”
The Etsy marketplace (revenues of US$1.72 billion in 2020, + 111%) announced the acquisition of the British second-hand platform Depop for US$1.63 billion. This should be effective in Q3 2021...
15 June 2021
Pure-player Alltricks accelerates store openings
The bike specialist pure-player Alltricks reported sales up by 63% last year to €132 million.
20 May 2021
D.I.Y. European markets remain in fair growth
According to the Spanish professional Association AECOC, the D.I.Y. market grew by 36.5% in the first quarter of 2021 (year-on-year evolution).
20 May 2021
Leroy Merlin tests live shopping events
According to the latest studies by iResarch, Deloitte and Gartner, the conversion rate from enquiry to sale for a live shopping event varies between 15% and 35% depending on the country, compared...
20 May 2021
The man who transformed Best Buy
In 2020, Best Buy’s turnover reached US$ 47.3 billion, up by 8%. With 43% of sales online, it is one of the most omnichannel retailers in the world. As a comparison, rival Fnac Darty reports...
20 May 2021
L’homme qui a sû transformer Best Buy
En 2020, le CA de Best Buy a atteint US$ 47,3 milliards (+8 %) … Avec 43 % de ventes en ligne, c’est l’un des retailers les plus omnicanaux au monde. A titre de...
20 May 2021
With Guillaume Motte, LVMH strengthens its management team
Guillaume Motte, President of Sephora Europe and Middle East, has been appointed as Deputy C.E.O. to Sidney Toledano, who heads the LVMH Fashion Group (brands Céline, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs...
20 May 2021
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AI agents: the KPIs that led L’Oréal to scale up across its warehouses
After testing 7 AI agents in its warehouses, L’Oréal is scaling up. Deployed to coordinate picking waves, manage replenishment and handle stocktaking, Manhattan’s agents have helped cut several...
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20 October 2026
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How Mobilier de France reduced the share of cheque payments from 80% to 50%
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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Danone turns to AI to personalise marketing campaigns and test advertising in ChatGPT
AI is being rolled out across some marketing activities, while others remain in a testing phase. If campaign automation and personalisation are among the most advanced applications, visibility in...
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Julien Cailleau, Oney: “With 3 retailers, we are testing the use of Valiuz data to streamline financing approvals”
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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