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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

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

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

From stores to headquarters, Cegid aims to become retail’s first agentic platform

After launching the first pilots of its conversational AI “super app” in stores, Cegid is rolling out new omnichannel modules, including an in-store data acquisition module, conversational AI for...

1 October 2026

From beauty to DIY, Médiaperformances gains traction in Europe with 3 more retail partners

While Mediaperformances, historically focused on FMCG retailers, targets both international expansion and new verticals, CEO Claire Koralewski shared with mind Retail, during NRF Europe, a...

22 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

Facing the limits of all-robotic hubs, Ocado struggles to pivot towards micro-fulfillment in stores

With a dual role as an online-only grocery player and a tech vendor providing white-label automation services for e-retailers, Ocado is refocusing a solution portfolio amid financial tensions. But...

31 August 2026

Towards a sale of Central European assets, Tesco follows in Carrefour’s footsteps

According to a Financial Times article citing sources close to the matter, Tesco is exploring the sale of its subsidiaries in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. This represents a network of...

10 July 2026

In-store pricing: Mercio gains traction in Germany and Austria

Following the acquisition of Pricing Hub by Akeneo in June 2026, Mercio, a start-up specialised in pricing for physical stores, is adding a second German retailer to a client portfolio and working...

10 July 2026

After a €200 million funding round, Skello adds a major name to a client portfolio

In the wake of a large fundraising, Skello develops a portfolio of key accounts by winning over a big name in retail. Backed by an ARR of €50 million and profitability reached in 2025, the...

7 July 2026

Douglas (Nocibé) launches a Google Cloud-powered AI chatbot

According to our information, beauty retailer Douglas is about to launch “Anna” in Germany, a conversational AI chatbot both on the app and website. Eager to enhance online conversion, it aims to...

11 June 2026

Alexandre Douchez, Carter-Cash (Mobivia): “The volume of customer service contacts has more than doubled in a year”

In the automotive sector, where purchasing can be anxiety-inducing for shoppers, Carter-Cash (a Mobivia subsidiary) is multiplying initiatives to strengthen customer trust and ease purchasing...

5 June 2026

With sales of US$6.4 billion, SharkNinja strengthens a physical footprint with Nocibé

Already the number 1 seller on TikTokShop in the U.K. according to Lengow, SharkNinja is accelerating both offline and online. The U.S. manufacturer of home electrical and tech products has just...

3 June 2026

How will agentic commerce translate into physical stores?

As the race towards agentic AI accelerates, blurring the boundaries between e-commerce sites, marketplaces and large conversational models, retailers are reorganising their infrastructures around...

1 June 2026

eBay declines GameStop’s US$55.5 billion takeover bid

On May 12, 2026, eBay’s board of directors rejected GameStop’s unsolicited acquisition offer, deeming it neither “credible” nor “attractive”. However, GameStop’s C.E.O. said he would do...

28 May 2026

Alexandre Chaumien, Shopify: “Traffic generated by AI searches on Catalog converts twice as much as traffic from traditional AI searches”

As shopping shifts from “scrolling”, filters and keyword-based searches towards a more conversational and intent-driven mode, mind Retail spoke with Alexandre Chaumien, Shopify's Head of Revenue...

26 May 2026

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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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AI agents: the KPIs that led L’Oréal to scale up across its warehouses

After testing 7 AI agents in its warehouses, L’Oréal is scaling up. Deployed to coordinate picking waves, manage replenishment and handle stocktaking, Manhattan’s agents have helped cut several...

20 October 2026

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AI is being rolled out across some marketing activities, while others remain in a testing phase. If campaign automation and personalisation are among the most advanced applications, visibility in...

16 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

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...

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