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Pauline Neerman

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
203
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Oct 1, 2026
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Top 5M sites
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Pauline Neerman

    The digital gold rush is over: shoppers force retail back to basics - RetailDetail EU (opens the original)

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    E-commerce has stopped being retail’s automatic growth engine. Online spending is sliding back towards parity with stores, while cash-strapped shoppers are choosing price, availability and convenience over digital gimmicks. AI may become the next gatekeeper to the customer, but consumers still do not trust it enough to let it take control. The days when retailers could rely on e-commerce growth to lift all boats appear to be over. Online now accounts for 51% of global consumer spending, down fro

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Pauline Neerman

    Shopping without buying: what can the "dopamine sites" hype teach us about retail? - RetailDetail EU (opens the original)

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    Millions of consumers fill their shopping carts, check out, and track their orders—without ever buying anything. So-called “dopamine sites” strip the transaction out of e-commerce, leaving only the shopping ritual. For retailers, the hype reveals just how much value is already being created before the “checkout” button is clicked. Anyone who orders a curry or an ice cream on FoodNeverComes will remain hungry forever. Or will they? The customer selects dishes, checks out, and then tracks a delive

  3. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Pauline Neerman

    Broeklin Brussels reveals first tenant's name - RetailDetail EU (opens the original)

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    Broeklin Brussels has secured its first retailer. The French fashion chain Celio has signed on for the former Uplace project in Machelen, which is now targeting an opening in the fall of 2029. The commercial mix at Broeklin is beginning to take shape. Celio is the first retail chain to confirm its participation in the large-scale project in Machelen. The French fashion brand operates more than 1,000 stores worldwide and sells basics, smart-casual fashion, and casual wear for men.

  4. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Pauline Neerman

    Fourth-quarter boosts confidence at Pepco: growing middle-class success - RetailDetail EU (opens the original)

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    Pepco is raising its profit forecast following a strong fourth quarter. The discount chain now expects higher net income and also anticipates hitting the high end of its revenue target. Consumers are increasingly turning to discounters, particularly in middle-class markets. Pepco expects underlying net income for the fiscal year ending Thursday to rise by more than 60%. Previously, the company had targeted growth of more than 50%. In terms of revenue, the chain anticipates more than 4.5 billion

  5. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Pauline Neerman

    WhatsApp customer service will become a paid service for online stores - RetailDetail EU (opens the original)

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    Online stores that assist customers via WhatsApp will have to pay more starting October 1. That’s because Meta will also start charging for regular replies once a business number has used up its monthly free quota. Until now, businesses could send replies via the WhatsApp Business Platform/API at no cost as long as a customer had sent a message themselves within the previous 24 hours. That will change starting October 1, 2026. Each business phone number will still receive 1,000 free service mess

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