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Less than a month before the tax on small online parcels comes into force in the 27 EU countries, Brussels imposes a record fine to the low-cost marketplace Temu (PDD Holdings). This represents...

29 May 2026

Shein : 35% of the European population were active users in 2025, but the tide is turning

According to the DSA transparency report, consulted by mind Retail, Shein continues a cheeky trajectory. On December 31, 2025, the ultra-fast-fashion giant claims 155.7 million monthly active...

2 April 2026

TikTok, Meta, Snapchat: how regulatory constraints are reshuffling cards for customer engagement

In Europe, the European Commission is holding TikTok accountable by demanding the redesign of an interface deemed addictive, under pressure from a strengthened regulatory framework spearheaded by...

19 February 2026

Shein accelerates growth in Europe in H1, despite a major financial penalty in France

According to DSA data consulted by mind Retail, Shein revved up engines in key EU markets in the first half of 2025, with monthly active users up 14%. This is a notable rebound after 6 sluggish...

5 September 2025

Shein audience: a deceptive stability in a two-speed Europe

According to the latest audience report, Shein has managed to stabilise the active user base in Europe over the last 6 months. Driven by the marketplace, 4 countries account for 65% of monthly...

22 May 2025

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Julien Cailleau, Oney: “With 3 retailers, we are testing the use of Valiuz data to streamline financing approvals”

Against a backdrop of growing pressure on household budgets, the European CCD2 Directive coming into force and a new legal framework for assisted purchasing journeys, Oney is stepping up an...

29 October 2026

Advantail signs with Formality to streamline commercial lease management

Amid an ownership shake-up following its acquisition by Evoriel, shopping centre operator Advantail has signed with Formality to digitise the management of commercial leases and contracts across...

23 October 2026

How Mobilier de France reduced the share of cheque payments from 80% to 50%

With an average basket of €3,500 and a payment journey that includes a financial deposit at the time of ordering, Mobilier de France shares with mind Retail its assessment of the rollout of...

15 October 2026

How Maison A.Constant built a unified customer database with n8n

Eager to bring together customer data and improve data accuracy, jewellery and watch retailer Maison A.Constant built its own Single Customer Repository (SCR) using n8n, an orchestration platform...

7 October 2026

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Eric Meulien, Al Futtaim: “The next step in our roadmap is to replace the in-store POS system”

Operating in 18 countries and managing brands such as Ikea, Zara and Marks & Spencer, Emirati group Al-Futtaim (2025 revenue: US$9.7 billion, up by 6%) has a unique vantage point from which to...

12 October 2026

Marketplaces: How Orange and Virgin Australia reinvent their value creation models

Looking to turn their audience into a commercial platform without having to carry the risk of holding stock, new verticals are entering the marketplace space, with new models designed to enhance...

8 October 2026

How Maison A.Constant built a unified customer database with n8n

Eager to bring together customer data and improve data accuracy, jewellery and watch retailer Maison A.Constant built its own Single Customer Repository (SCR) using n8n, an orchestration platform...

7 October 2026

Cashback: Younited secures an exclusive contract with Bouygues Telecom

Following Orange and the launch of a marketplace, Bouygues Telecom is strengthening a customer loyalty strategy by focusing on purchasing power with a new cashback offer. For French fintech...

16 October 2026