Huge potential, but little enthusiasm Self-service shops allow customers to shop 24/7 without having to rely on staff. This provides optimal flexibility for customers and lower operating costs for retailers - a seemingly perfect win-win s... Retail Technology Aug 27, 2024
The digital wardrobe for sustainable fashion consumption We've all been there: the wardrobe is full, but nothing seems to be suitable. Frustrated, you either reach for your favourite pair of jeans or go shopping. This is where Bianca Rangecroft comes in wit... Retail Society Sustainability Technology Aug 26, 2024
“That would be the end of fast fashion in Europe” GDI: In France, members of the National Assembly voted unanimously in favour of a draft law against ultra-fast fashion, which provides for advertising bans and penalties of up to 50% of the retail pri... Retail Sustainability Aug 19, 2024
Purpose instead of profit: the new demands on retailers The following text is based on an extract from the GDI study "Going shopping is dead: how to restore meaning and fun in retail" , which you can download free of charge. What does "purpose" mean? In th... Retail Society Jul 30, 2024
Özgür Tort: “We keep pushing the boundaries to expand our retail-verse” GDI: Mr. Tort, the predecessor of your company was founded by Gottlieb Duttweiler 70 years ago. Is there still some Swiss DNA in today’s Migros Ticaret? Özgür Tort: Migros was founded with the vision ... Retail Jul 25, 2024
Fed up of traipsing around in Germany: Why shopping is becoming increasingly unpopular While strolling around the shops used to be considered a sociable and enjoyable activity, it is increasingly being perceived as a tedious chore today. The GDI study reveals that a growing number of pe... Retail Society Jul 18, 2024
Eager to experiment, but disorientated: how well prepared is the retail sector for AI? With the rapid development of digitisation, the significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in industry and commerce is constantly increasing. Retail is not only one of the sectors most strongly infl... Retail Society Technology Jul 15, 2024
Maura Latini: "Coop belongs to everyone – that is our true strength" GDI: Ms. Latini, you have spent your entire professional life at Coop, from the bottom (as a Coop supermarket clerk) to the top (as President of Coop Italia). How much is this your company, “your” Coo... Retail Society Jun 20, 2024
Speed beats size: Jim Hagemann Snabe on the future of global enterprises GDI: Mr Snabe, you’re leading or have led some strong and heavy global players, like SAP, Siemens, Maersk or Deutsche Bank. What are the main challenges global companies face today? Jim Hagemann Snab... Retail Society May 30, 2024
Revolution in gastronomy: How robots are tackling the shortage of skilled workers The technology behind robotic kitchen assistants is impressive due to its high speed and quality. First, a food team develops contemporary recipes based on up to 72 different basic ingredients. These ... Retail Technology May 17, 2024
US professor Puntoni on the art of data-driven decision-making Company decision-makers face a variety of challenges. Striving for clear, well-founded decisions is anything but straightforward given the huge amount of information available today. Wharton professor... Retail Technology May 14, 2024
The power of nudges and AI in e-commerce A key aspect of behavioural research in online retail is the use of nudges to steer purchasing behaviour. They range from customer recommendations to reducing decision anxiety and help to increase con... Retail Technology May 14, 2024