Articles filed underRetail
Quick commerce: Market analysis and outlook
By Pierre-Nicolas Schwab •
In this article, we analyze the phenomenon of quick commerce, from its origins to its decline. We explain its weaknesses but also its future with drone delivery.
Dark stores: statistical analysis and outlook [Study]
Dark stores have ushered in the golden age of quick commerce. In this article, I look back at their rapid expansion across Europe, analyse the latest figures and examine their place in the modern supply chain.
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Black Friday: statistics and outlook for 2026 for an event that has become unmissable
Black Friday is an unmissable event in the retail sector. It is a huge market, and in this article I will provide you with the latest figures and an analysis of the outlook for this market.
DIY Market Study in France: Analysis and Outlook
By Pierre-Nicolas Schwab •
In this article, we provide a comprehensive overview of the DIY market in France. Our market research institute analyzed all the figures up to 2025 to understand the reasons for the slowdown in this sector and to offer you an overview of the 2026 trends.
What does the future hold for Amazon Go? Analysis and figures
By Pierre-Nicolas Schwab •
Amazon Go stores are closing one after the other. In this article, I explain why this is only a partial failure for Amazon.
Automatic checkouts: market status and future prospects
By Pierre-Nicolas Schwab •
In this article, I analyse the automatic checkout market in the retail sector. I review the latest figures for this market and also look ahead to the customer experience of the future.
Nespresso: adapting strategy to a challenging market
By Pierre-Nicolas Schwab •
In this article, I analyse Nespresso's marketing strategy for dealing with an increasingly competitive coffee market. Since losing its monopoly on coffee pods, Nespresso has been engaged in a battle to defend its margins. This battle involves moving upmarket, with Maison Nespresso as a visible symbol of this strategy.
