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Carrefour

Carrefour is a French multinational retail and wholesaling corporation headquartered in Massy, France. The eighth-largest retailer in the world by revenue, it operates a chain of hypermarkets, groceries stores, and convenience stores, which as of December 2021, comprises 13,894 stores in over 30 countries.

Glovo’s Grand Gamble: Reinventing Quick Commerce

Glovo's Grand Gamble: Reinventing Quick Commerce

The quick commerce landscape has seen its fair share of ups and downs. While apps like Getir and Gorillas have faced valuation dips and operational challenges, one name stands out: Glovo. This Spanish-based last-mile delivery startup seems to have cracked the code, charting a path to potential profitability in a […]

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The Ghost Kitchen Evolution: Pioneering New Avenues in the Food Industry

The Ghost Kitchen Evolution: Pioneering New Avenues in the Food Industry

In a recent TrendTalk webinar by Rational on July 6, 2022, industry experts gathered to discuss the evolution and future of ghost kitchens. The panel included representatives from successful ghost kitchen startups and restaurant chains who shared their experiences and insights into this rapidly growing sector. Melina Michna, co-founder of […]

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Decoding the Retail Realm: Store Types and Their Unique Flavors

Decoding the Retail Realm: Store Types and Their Unique Flavors

Type Description Examples Grocery Store Small store with a limited range of everyday items. Often open for long hours. Local grocery stores Supermarket Larger store with a wide variety of products, including non-food items. Kroger, Tesco, Safeway Hypermarket/Supercenter Combines a supermarket and department store. Sells a vast range of products. […]

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Last-Mile Delivery: Retailers and Carriers Need an Urgent Reset

Last-Mile Delivery: Retailers and Carriers Need an Urgent Reset

If retailers want to meet the needs and demands of online shoppers and ride the e-commerce wave, they must rebuild their last-mile operations. This is about the evolution of the retail industry from brick-and-mortar stores to online marketplaces and the challenges consumers face in the last-mile delivery experience. The pandemic […]

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