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On February 5, 2026, Israeli start-up Trax, founded in 2010 by Joel Bar-El and Dror Feldheim, announced a merger with Form to develop shelf analytics through AI. With a cumulative total of 11...

6 February 2026

With a confidential US$3.5 million funding round, PulpoAR expands augmented reality case studies

PulpoAR, a U.S. augmented reality start-up active in e-commerce and beauty stores, is taking a new step forward by positioning on Google search and retail media. This strategic diversification...

26 June 2025

Self-checkout, kiosks: Morrisons and Itsu focus on a more human touch

In the United Kingdom, the Japanese fast food chain Itsu (2023 turnover: €184 million, up 60% in a year) is backtracking on self-service ordering terminals. The business will increase the...

28 February 2025

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Hugues Chanoine (Hygie31 Digital): “The next step is to eliminate filters to move to 100% conversational search”

The Hygie31 retail group, known for the Lafayette Pharmacies, is continuing to transform its websites, driven by Cocooncenter. Thanks to an AI strategy and a fully redesigned IT architecture, it...

10 September 2026

ChatGPT: Bureau Vallée’s recipe to capture back-to-school spending

By launching a conversational chatbot with Algolia and a new module converting school lists into e-commerce carts this summer, Bureau Vallée aims to ease the chore of back-to-school supply list...

10 September 2026

Fnac Darty to launch Wero on its e-commerce sites

According to our information, Fnac Darty is about to deploy European payment solution Wero, based on account-to-account instant transfers, on its e-commerce sites. Already active in Germany at...

4 September 2026

Why Shein emits twice as much CO2 as Inditex for equivalent revenue

On the occasion of an IPO, Shein revealed a carbon footprint of 25.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2025, up by 20% compared to a reference year. For an equivalent sales level, the fast...

3 September 2026

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Before an IPO, Shein forced to reveal margin erosion in 2025 and impact of US tariff shock

Made public ahead of a Hong Kong listing planned for September, Shein’s financial documents, seen by mind Retail, confirm the shift experienced by the fast-fashion retailer. Despite a 8% sales...

21 August 2026