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In India, men’s label Snitch (2024 sales: US$29.4 million, up 128% in a year, net margin ratio of 1.8% via 60 stores) raised US$40 million in Series B funding on May 27 (investors: 360 ONE...

5 June 2025

Valiuz signs with Auchan Spain and launches Valiuz Iberia

On May 13, Valiuz, the retail media agency for Mulliez brands, which will soon be integrated with Infinity Advertising, announced a partnership with Alcampo, the group’s Spanish grocery...

23 May 2025

To curb Amazon, Shein, Temu and AliExpress, Brussels wants to tax small parcels

On May 20, the European Commission proposed the introduction of a €2 tax on parcels under €150 imported into the EU. This tax, to be paid by the platforms, is intended to offset the...

22 May 2025

Dick’s acquires Foot Locker for US$2.4 billion

After JD Sports and Courir in November 2024, a consolidation trend continues. On May 15, Dick’s (sales 2024: US$13.4 billion, up by 3.5% year-on-year, net margin ratio 8.7%) announced the...

22 May 2025

B2B: Albertsons launches e-commerce platform for trade professionals

As merger plans with Kroger, the U.S.’s third-largest food retailer, fell through, Albertsons (2024 revenue: US$80 billion, up by 2% year-on-year) announced on May 6 an e-commerce platform...

16 May 2025

Paolo de Cesare takes over as Chairman of Grandi Stazioni

Paolo de Cesare was appointed Non-Executive Chairman of Grandi Stazioni at the end of April 2025. Former Chairman and C.E.O. of Printemps Group (2007–2020) and then C.E.O. of luxury...

15 May 2025

Majid Al Futtaim injects US$1.4 billion into Mall of the Emirates

In Dubai, Majid Al Futtaim (2024 turnover: €8.53 billion from 87 stores and 29 malls, up 1% year-on-year) unveiled a US$1.4 billion investment in mid-April to revamp the Mall of the Emirates...

15 May 2025

Amazon decarbonises the last mile with public transport

To speed up delivery times with a low carbon footprint, Amazon is covering the last mile via high-speed train. In France, on May 14, following a one-month pilot phase in June 2024 and rollout in...

15 May 2025

China : amid slowing beauty sales, SaSa slashes offline stores

On April 15, Chinese beauty retailer SaSa (revenue of US$560 million in the last fiscal year to March 2024, net margin ratio of 5% through 183 stores) published results for the quarter to March...

14 May 2025

Frasers launches retail media in fashion and department stores

On May 13, British company Frasers (2023 turnover: €6.5 billion, down 0.9% year-on-year) launched a retail media network ‘Elevate’ in partnership with ad server Zitcha. In the...

14 May 2025

To capture the potential of Indian beauty, Chanel seals a key partnership with Nykaa

In India, the premium beauty market is whetting appetites. Under the leadership of Chanel’s CDO, Renaud Batteux, the luxury group (sales of US$19.7 billion in 2023 up 16%, net margin ratio...

13 May 2025

Skechers moves under Brazilian flag via a US$9.4 billion buyout

On May 5, sneaker retailer Skechers accepted a US$9.4 billion takeover bid from Brazilian investment fund 3G Capital. Scheduled for Q3 2025, the transaction will result in Skechers’...

12 May 2025

Primark to enter Kuwait and the U.A.E. with Alshaya

After announcing, in March, a new Indian operation via a franchise partnership with Reliance Brands, British retailer Primark (2024 turnover of US$11.93 billion in the fiscal year to September...

12 May 2025

Vusion and NielsenIQ join forces to optimise assortments and merchandising

On May 6, 2025, global leaders in electronic shelf labels and data solutions for retail and consumer insights, Vusion and NielsenIQ, formalised a strategic partnership. Covering 100 countries and...

7 May 2025

Delivery platforms: Doordash acquires Deliveroo for US$3.3 billion

On May 6, US company DoorDash acquired a British rival for US$3.29 billion. As part of Doordash’s international expansion strategy (2024 revenue of US$10.7 billion, up by 24%, net margin...

6 May 2025

Unibail launches franchise in Saudi Arabia with Cenomi Centers

On May 5, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) announced a launch in Saudi Arabia through a franchise partnership with operator Cenomi Centers. The 10-year exclusive partnership, with an option to...

6 May 2025

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Small parcels tax: France, Italy, Romania and Benelux respond to low-cost marketplaces

Shein, Temu, AliExpress… Facing marketplaces flooding Europe with non-compliant goods, the French National Assembly voted for a €2 tax on parcels under €150 from January 2026. This level is half...

21 November 2025

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...

12 December 2025

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...

11 December 2025

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...

28 November 2025

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...

2 December 2025

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...

5 December 2025