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From store aisles to ChatGPT Ads placements, retail media is shifting away from traditional slots, formats and keywords toward intent-based targeting. Driven by lower access costs to LLMs, full...

31 August 2026

ChatGPT transitions from a search engine to an e-commerce platform

While denying any affiliation practices, OpenAI is launching a new shopping experience directly within ChatGPT. A search engine connected to the web since October 2024, the platform now includes...

29 April 2025

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E-commerce: click-through rate down by 5.4% since Google AIO launch in France

mind Retail has gained access to exclusive Ahrefs figures on the impact of Google "AI Overviews" responses for the e-commerce sector. Launched on July 22, 2026, in France as part of AI Mode, these...

20 August 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

Klépierre internalises a media agency and bets on computer vision with XXII

Taking back control of the commercialisation of digital screens, ongoing tests with computer vision start-up XXII specialised in data analytics for brick & mortars... Klépierre, Europe’s second...

3 July 2026

Showroomprivé to switch from Unlimitail to Mirakl Ads

At the heart of a strategic shift from outlet and clearance operator to a full price marketplace, Showroomprivé unveiled the name of a new technology partner for retail media during the 3rd mind...

29 June 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

O’Boticario rolls out AI diagnostics across 4,000 stores with Haut.ai

On August 18, Brazilian cosmetics retail chain O’Boticario (2025 GMV up by 6.7%) announced the deployment of skin analysis technology provided by Estonian start-up Haut.AI. It will be rolled...

21 August 2026

E-commerce: click-through rate down by 5.4% since Google AIO launch in France

mind Retail has gained access to exclusive Ahrefs figures on the impact of Google "AI Overviews" responses for the e-commerce sector. Launched on July 22, 2026, in France as part of AI Mode, these...

20 August 2026

Which 3 retailers structured their AI governance this summer?

This summer, Target, PVH Corp and B&M simultaneously reinforced their executive teams with the creation of dedicated AI roles. A move marking the shift from experimentation to the...

17 August 2026

Albertsons says its customers are buying more thanks to AI agents

Through its conversational assistant, the US grocery retailer is recording double-digit increases in e-commerce baskets. Eager to maximise their potential, it is changing tack and rolling out a...

18 August 2026

Walmart finally accepts in-store payments with Apple Pay and Google Pay

Sanctioned by financial markets after a sharp US slowdown in Q2, Walmart is reviewing a checkout strategy. Abandoning a rejection of technological giants, the group is rolling out Apple Pay and...

24 August 2026