Strategic expansion in the Middle East for The Conran Shop Africa, Middle East The Conran Shop (sales of €30.75 million in the FY to March 2022, up by 65%) is moving part of the business to the Middle East.…
Ukraine: After Pandora, Yves Rocher and H&M, Zara resumes partial operations Europe Pandora and Yves Rocher re-opened in Ukraine after suspension at the start of the war,…
Troubled Maisons du Monde relies on Google’s AI to keep e-commerce afloat Europe Maisons du Monde is unveiling a recovery plan, that focused on a new franchising model. Meanwhile, it is taking stock of how to use AI to improve performance, including digital acquisition campaigns and product specification sheets. Constance Fouquet, Executive Director of Digital, IT & B2B, spoke to mind Retail ahead of the 1-to-1 show in Monaco.
[confidential] Skello relies on Open-Ai to speed up the creation of sales schedules Europe After a steady growth in 2023, Skello detailed an annual roadmap to mind Retail. In addition to the integration of Open-Ai, major investments are now being made in API connectivity and analytics, signalling a shift towards greater operational efficiency.
After Kiabi, Primark prepares to enter India Africa, Middle East Primark and Kiabi, two European giants in the low-price fashion sector, are looking to expand into the Indian fashion market. mind Retail takes a look at their respective strategies.
Alshaya closes nearly half of stores in Egypt’s troubled economy Africa, Middle East After 18 years in Egypt, Kuwaiti operator Alshaya decided at the start of 2024 to cut more than 40% of its local business,…
Regulatory : Vietnam wants to revitalise shopping streets Asia Five years after the creation of the CPTPP trade agreement with the U.K., Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Brunei, Australia, New Zealand,…
Lulu Group to build a major mall of 288,000 sq.m in Ahmedabad Africa, Middle East In 2024, Abu Dhabi-based retailer Lulu Group (global annual turnover of US$8 billion in 2023) plans to build one of India’s largest malls.…
Aramco strengthens in South America with the takeover of Esmax Africa, Middle East Americas On 1 March 2024, Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco (valued at US$7.62 billion) acquired Chile’s Esmax Distribucion SPA from the Southern Cross Group (100% buyout,…
[Confidential] Carrefour disengages from Africa Africa, Middle East According to our sources, Carrefour is progressively withdrawing from Africa, which began in 2013 with the creation of a joint venture between CFAO (55%) and itself (45%).…