mind Retail n°277 – November 2025

In this issue, you will find our feature on AI search platforms. Alliances between ChatGPT and industry giants (Walmart, Etsy, Shopify), 10% of shopping-related conversations now conducted online, massive restructuring in the tech sector, increased conversion rates thanks to chatbots, and more.

In just a few months, conversational search engines have revolutionised the way consumers find information, compare products and make purchases. They are eating into an increasing share of web traffic and becoming influencers of purchasing decisions. These LLM tools, which retailers are adopting to improve the experience on their websites, are leading to a strategic battle: that of retail disintermediation and advertising integrated into conversations.

 

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Criteo to launch Commerce Go self-service platform in late March 2026
The self-service element of the “Commerce Go” platform should be available by the end of the first quarter, Marc Fischli, Executive Managing Director EMEA at Criteo, told mind Media...
16 February 2026
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Xavier Grand, Algolia: “The challenge is integrating the chatbot into search without deteriorating the experience”
Driven by generative AI, voice and image, e-commerce search is entering a new era. On the sidelines of AI Day, held on February 10, 2026 in Paris, Xavier Grand, CTO of Algolia, outlines a 2026...
13 February 2026
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DOOH: Clear Channel Outdoor buyout opens new strategic cycle after 5 years of losses
After accumulating US$1.6 billion in net losses between 2020 and 2024, the American Clear Channel Outdoor is set to change scale. The acquisition by a consortium (led by Mubadala Capital and TWG...
13 February 2026
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Google is testing the RCS button in Google My Business alongside the WhatsApp button
A year after WhatsApp, Google is testing the RCS button in My Business listings for several markets, according to our information. The goal is to offer brands a new marketing lever that can be...
20 February 2026
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U.K. : Rezolve AI acquires loyalty specialist Reward for US$230 million
London-based start-up Rezolve AI (founded in 2016 by Daniel Wagner and specializing in online personalisation), has acquired fellow U.K. company Reward, a customer engagement and loyalty...
17 February 2026
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BNPL: Between healthcare and retail, Scalapay accelerates a P.O.S. offensive with two major signings
Building on a strong foothold in fashion, Scalapay is strengthening in-store penetration targeting players in the healthcare sector. According to our information, the Italian BNPL unicorn has...
25 February 2026