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Sophie Baqué met Jean-Alexandre Havard, International Director of the Origins natural cosmetics brand (owned by Estée Lauder, with 105 stores worldwide including 65 in the U.S.A.).

20 December 2017

LOBLAW, THE CONCEPT OF THE MONTH

To enhance loyalty and compete with Amazon, “click & collect” subscriptions expand across North American supermarkets.

20 December 2017

What is the potential for retail growth in Algeria ?

Despite economic uncertainty since 2014 and fear of further political instability, Algeria’s retail sector remains resilient. Sophie Baqué met Mr. Fodil Korichi, Founder of Algeria’s biggest...

19 December 2017

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

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