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A 26 years old is the latest U.S. retailers target
Millennials, as the largest representative group within the U.S. population, are forcing retailers to reinvent marketing and promotions, including offering fee training and education.
17 November 2017
“European consumers are need driven and the Chinese are “fun” driven”
Marco Hamers, Executive Vice President of Global Brands Group China (owned by Fung Group) explains how fashion retailers can navigate in China’s saturated retail landscape.
16 November 2017
“The best payment experience is offered by Uber”
As one of the final decisive steps, consumer payments is a battlefield for retailers looking for innovation, efficiency and speed. We investigated a retail arena in full swing.
15 November 2017
Understanding the dynamics of European home improvement
European home improvement retailers improved productivity in 2016 with higher sales and smaller stores. Baltic countries drive growth in the sector.
24 October 2017
Decathlon returns to the U.S.A.
After a failed attempt to sell in the U.S. from 1999 to 2006, Decathlon has relaunched. It is about to open a website plus a “lab store” located in bustling Market Street, San...
23 October 2017
Jumia: Africa is now online !
How can online retail become profitable in Africa ? Sophie Baqué met Juliet Anammah, C.E.O. of Jumia in Nigeria, to discuss her vision and strategy in this market of 185 million inhabitants.
23 October 2017
The Expert’s Eye
A discussion with Lara Boursier, Asia Director for the law firm of Simon Associates, who has been living in Beijing for more than 5 years.
19 September 2017
Can foreign retailers still succeed in China ?
Faced with China’s unbridled mall expansion and fierce growth of online sales, how do foreign retailers prioritise investments ? Live from Shanghai, Global Retail News investigated how retailers...
18 September 2017
Outlet retail is booming in Europe
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
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