Articles filed underRetail
Tipping: becoming widespread when paying by card and consumer fatigue
By Pierre-Nicolas Schwab •
The practice of requesting a tip when paying by card is becoming widespread. Our exclusive study reveals that consumers are increasingly fed up with this practice and that the consequences for retailers are significant.
Coffee Market: Analysis and Outlook
For many of us, coffee is a daily ritual and a constant companion throughout the day. It is also a market that has weathered successive crises and is seeing consumption habits diversify. In this analysis, we provide a comprehensive overview based on the latest available figures.
Starting a Franchise: 10 Steps to Follow
In my 20 years in the franchise industry, I’ve seen many mistakes made—some of them fatal. That’s why I wanted to create a concise yet detailed guide to the steps you need to take to stack the odds in your favor.
Concept Stores: A Different Approach to Retail Marketing
By Pierre-Nicolas Schwab •
Discover the very essence of the concept store through this detailed analysis, which I’ve enriched with numerous examples gathered during my travels.
The Bulk Market: Analysis and Outlook – European Growth and French Challenges
By Pierre-Nicolas Schwab •
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the bulk market, based on the latest available statistics. I analyse in particular the situation in France and Belgium.
Groupe Action: analysis of strategy based on exceptional growth
By Pierre-Nicolas Schwab •
Action stores are everywhere and are gaining market share throughout Europe. In this article, I examine the reasons for this success and project into the future of this "low-cost" model.
Shoplifting: Anti-theft technologies are becoming increasingly popular
By Pierre-Nicolas Schwab •
Shoplifting has become a major problem for retailers. Increasingly sophisticated technological solutions are available on the market. Here's an overview.
