Return of the department store.
Department stores have had a very tough time of things over recent years as highlighted by the recent $2.65 billion purchase of US-based retailer Neiman Marcus by Canadian department store chain Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC)
Why retailers are hoping that speculation will drive innovation.
French sporting retailer Decathlon has launched a new subsidiary that is dedicated to identifying and developing people and businesses that share its values.
Grocery delivery services: Revolutionizing shopping or reinforcing laziness?
In the dynamic world of retail, two seasoned experts, Glynn Davis and Matthew Valentine, go head-to-head each month. This month, they spar over grocery delivery services!
Sophie Engster, La Chambre Concept Store: “Positioning on made in France is not enough; you also need to build a real brand identity.”
In 2023, Sophie Engster, General Manager of Chamberlan, and Elena Feit, founder of The Ethiquette, opened La Chambre Concept Store in Paris.
Maison Empereur: The Marseillaise institution, “Commerce of excellence”.
Maison Empereur will soon celebrate its 200th anniversary! In nearly two centuries, the hardware store has grown from a small neighborhood shop to a renowned general store.
Antoine Barbier, CEO of Altavia Fil Rouge: “At some point, advertisers will only want signage that meets responsible standards.”
Between the extraction of necessary materials, their transport, and their transformation in factories, signage is a particularly polluting activity.
Survey reveals travelers’ strong preferences for specific convenience stores.
A recent survey by Vontier reveals that nearly 80% of travelers are willing to drive further to visit their preferred convenience store.
Amazon launches low-cost section to rival Temu and Shein.
Amazon is introducing a new section on its site dedicated to low-cost fashion and lifestyle items, allowing Chinese sellers to ship directly to American consumers.
Marks & Spencer launches a textile repair service.
This program, named "M&S Fixed by Sojo," will start in August in collaboration with the start-up Sojo and will be accessible via an online hub.
Temu and Shein in Brussels’ crosshairs.
The European Commission has requested information from Temu and Shein to verify their compliance with EU consumer protection rules.