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Within Europe brick-and-mortar sector, off-pricers and outlet retailers continue gaining momentum via new format and new players. Global Retail News analysed the key data of the fast-growing...

18 September 2017

Which are the world’s most attractive global destinations ?

For 16 years, the "Global Retail Development Index" from AT Kearney has informed retail investment by ranking the 30 most attractive developing countries. It identifies countries that are both...

27 July 2017

The concept of the month : Saks Off Fifth

Barbara Horatz, Marketing Director of The Outlet Resource Group, visited the first Saks Off 5th store opened in Europe in June.

26 July 2017

“With e-commerce Delsey now knows details about each loyal customer”

The Delsey luggage manufacturer is shifting focus from wholesale to e-commerce. Albert Engler, Global Marketing Director, explains the firm’s strategy.

26 July 2017

How far will “tech” investments increase in retail ?

Global Retail News investigates a new phenomenon. Eager to lead the digital transformation race, many mall owners are investing in incubators, start-ups and retail technology. We examine why such...

26 July 2017

How to measure a successful omnichannel retail strategy

According to David Le Douarin, retailers must monitor key indicators to enhance retail efficiency, including seamless customer identification, acquisition cost and price expectations.

6 June 2017

“LINA’S BUSINESS IN LEBANON MOVED FROM EUPHORIA TO A PERIOD OF RATIONALISATION”

While Lebanon is a historic market for the Lina’s restaurant chain, stability remains uncertain. Sophie Baqué met Antoine Guillorit, Director of International Development at Lina’s.

18 May 2017

“LEBANON IS AN ARABIC COUNTRY INFUSED WITH A QUALITY EUROPEAN SCENT”

In Lebanon, the ABC Group is active in all the key retail sectors. The firm is a traditional retailer and outlet operator, plus a franchise partner and a developer of shopping centres. Sophie...

18 May 2017

CATERING SECTOR. A EUROPEAN OFFENSIVE FOR TASTE

Within the catering sector, no European player managed to become truly global compared to Burger King or McDonald’s. Faced with such Anglo-Saxon domination, new European players such as Vapiano...

19 April 2017

NOSTRUM MIXES FOOD SERVICE AND SUBSCRIPTION

As Carrefour, Tesco and Picard are expanding their in-store restaurants, the Spanish chain Nostrum has invented a smart discount model, which combines food service and subscriptions. Sophie Baqué...

18 April 2017

A FOCUS ON THE WORLD’S BIGGEST ONLINE RETAILERS

If Amazon is leading the shift to online, many traditional stores are also seeing strong online growth. Based on the Deloitte’s survey, Global Retail News analysed the performances of the most...

30 March 2017

HOW MADE.COM IS CHANGING THE RULES OF RETAIL

In the home furnishing sector, Made’s business relies on digital services and attracts younger clients through a mix of excellent design and low prices. Sophie Baqué met Philippe Chainieux, who...

14 March 2017

Three retailers disrupting the furniture sector

Faced with demand for customisation, e-commerce, low prices and innovative design in the highly-fragmented furniture sector, few retailers have reached economies of scale. Global Retail News...

14 March 2017

How do European shoppers think?

Marrit Laning, Head of Research at Redevco, explains the latest survey of 14,000 consumers in the U.K., Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France and Spain.

9 February 2017

Global retail ranking. Amazon is now the 10th largest retailer

The 20th edition of the “Global Powers of Retailing” survey from Deloitte showcases the performances of the 250 largest retailers. U.S. firms, headed by Wal-Mart, remain the big gorillas and...

9 February 2017

“We want to roll out franchised store networks in emerging countries”

Within developing countries and an unsophisticated retail market, LafargeHolcim has expanded beyond cement manufacturing into a full retailer of building materials. Sophie Baqué met Iqbal Omar...

9 February 2017

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